Engine and Other Machine Assemblers

Job Description: Construct, assemble, or rebuild machines, such as engines, turbines, and similar equipment used in such industries as construction, extraction, textiles, and paper manufacturing.

Engine and Other Machine Assemblers spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Multilimb Coordination, Visualization, Control Precision, and Oral Comprehension. Engine and Other Machine Assemblers are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Mechanical, Production and Processing, and English Language and are skilled at Quality Control Analysis and Reading Comprehension.

Work Activities

Handling and Moving Objects
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  
Getting Information
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Processing Information
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  

Abilities

Multilimb Coordination
  
Visualization
  
Control Precision
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Reaction Time
  
Information Ordering
  
Near Vision
  
Extent Flexibility
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Trunk Strength
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Selective Attention
  
Written Comprehension
  
Auditory Attention
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Oral Expression
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Static Strength
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Category Flexibility
  
Far Vision
  
Time Sharing
  
Speech Clarity
  
Depth Perception
  
Speech Recognition
  
Written Expression
  
Dynamic Strength
  
Stamina
  
Glare Sensitivity
  
Speed of Closure
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Memorization
  
Wrist-Finger Speed
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Originality
  
Rate Control
  
Response Orientation
  
Speed of Limb Movement
  
Number Facility
  
Gross Body Coordination
  
Spatial Orientation
  
Gross Body Equilibrium
  
Peripheral Vision
  
Night Vision
  
Sound Localization
  

Interests

Realistic
  
Conventional
  
Investigative
  
Enterprising
  
Artistic
  
Social
  

Knowledge

Mechanical
  
Production and Processing
  
English Language
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Education and Training
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
Administration and Management
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Design
  
Psychology
  
Mathematics
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Building and Construction
  
Physics
  
Sociology and Anthropology
  
Chemistry
  
Clerical
  
Transportation
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Law and Government
  
Therapy and Counseling
  
Telecommunications
  

Wages

Ohio
$57,260  
 
Michigan
$49,430  
 
Kentucky
$41,090  
 
Louisiana
$40,610  
 
Minnesota
$40,130  
 
Oregon
$39,560  
 
Kansas
$39,210  
 
Florida
$39,130  
 
North Carolina
$38,060  
 
Rhode Island
$37,920  
 
Nevada
$37,730  
 
Pennsylvania
$37,630  
 
Maryland
$37,550  
 
Massachusetts
$37,310  
 
Wisconsin
$37,100  
 
New Hampshire
$36,950  
 
Alabama
$36,240  
 
Indiana
$35,320  
 
New Jersey
$34,730  
 
New York
$34,690  
 
South Carolina
$34,530  
 
Colorado
$34,410  
 
Connecticut
$33,860  
 
Texas
$33,730  
 
Washington
$33,580  
 
Tennessee
$33,210  
 
Virginia
$33,190  
 
California
$33,120  
 
Iowa
$32,870  
 
Arkansas
$30,540  
 
Utah
$30,380  
 
Illinois
$29,960  
 
Oklahoma
$29,350  
 
Georgia
$28,640  
 
Nebraska
$28,020  
 
Mississippi
$27,990  
 
South Dakota
$27,600  
 
Idaho
$27,020  
 

Skills

Quality Control Analysis
  
Reading Comprehension
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Monitoring
  
Critical Thinking
  
Operation and Control
  
Repairing
  
Equipment Maintenance
  
Troubleshooting
  
Speaking
  
Active Listening
  
Coordination
  
Instructing
  
Active Learning
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Writing
  
Systems Analysis
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Learning Strategies
  
Time Management
  
Equipment Selection
  
Service Orientation
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Persuasion
  
Science
  
Mathematics
  
Negotiation
  
Installation
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Technology Design
  
Programming
  
Management of Financial Resources
  
Operations Analysis
  

Work Values

Support
  
Relationships
  
Independence
  
Achievement
  
Working Conditions
  
Recognition
  

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
  
Dependability
  
Cooperation
  
Initiative
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Integrity
  
Self Control
  
Concern for Others
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Independence
  
Social Orientation
  
Persistence
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Leadership
  
Innovation
  
Analytical Thinking
  

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Time Pressure
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Contact With Others
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Physical Proximity
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Level of Competition
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Letters and Memos
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Consequence of Error
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Public Speaking
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Telephone
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Electronic Mail
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Degree of Automation
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Work Schedules
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Every day-

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Letters and Memos
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Electronic Mail
  
Telephone
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Public Speaking
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Standing
  

-Limited freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Never-

Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Electronic Mail
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Telephone
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Public Speaking
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Time Pressure
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-No responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Public Speaking
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Electronic Mail
  
Telephone
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Letters and Memos
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Time Pressure
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Letters and Memos
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Telephone
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Electronic Mail
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Public Speaking
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Telephone
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Electronic Mail
  
Time Pressure
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Very important-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, and conformance to customer specifications.
  
Position and align components for assembly, manually or using hoists.
  
Rework, repair, and replace damaged parts or assemblies.
  
Set and verify parts clearances.
  
Read and interpret assembly blueprints and specifications manuals, and plan assembly or building operations.
  
Maintain and lubricate parts and components.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Assemble systems of gears by aligning and meshing gears in gearboxes.
  
Verify conformance of parts to stock lists and blueprints, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges, and micrometers.
  
Fasten and install piping, fixtures, or wiring and electrical components to form assemblies or subassemblies, using hand tools, rivet guns, and welding equipment.
  
Remove rough spots, and smooth surfaces to fit, trim, or clean parts, using hand tools and power tools.
  
Lay out and drill, ream, tap, and cut parts for assembly.
  
Set up and operate metalworking machines, such as milling and grinding machines, to shape or fabricate parts.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Position and align components for assembly, manually or using hoists.
  
Rework, repair, and replace damaged parts or assemblies.
  
Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, and conformance to customer specifications.
  
Maintain and lubricate parts and components.
  
Set and verify parts clearances.
  
Read and interpret assembly blueprints and specifications manuals, and plan assembly or building operations.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Remove rough spots, and smooth surfaces to fit, trim, or clean parts, using hand tools and power tools.
  
Lay out and drill, ream, tap, and cut parts for assembly.
  
Fasten and install piping, fixtures, or wiring and electrical components to form assemblies or subassemblies, using hand tools, rivet guns, and welding equipment.
  
Assemble systems of gears by aligning and meshing gears in gearboxes.
  
Verify conformance of parts to stock lists and blueprints, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges, and micrometers.
  
Set up and operate metalworking machines, such as milling and grinding machines, to shape or fabricate parts.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Maintain and lubricate parts and components.
  
Set and verify parts clearances.
  
Read and interpret assembly blueprints and specifications manuals, and plan assembly or building operations.
  
Rework, repair, and replace damaged parts or assemblies.
  
Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, and conformance to customer specifications.
  
Position and align components for assembly, manually or using hoists.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Fasten and install piping, fixtures, or wiring and electrical components to form assemblies or subassemblies, using hand tools, rivet guns, and welding equipment.
  
Remove rough spots, and smooth surfaces to fit, trim, or clean parts, using hand tools and power tools.
  
Lay out and drill, ream, tap, and cut parts for assembly.
  
Verify conformance of parts to stock lists and blueprints, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges, and micrometers.
  
Set up and operate metalworking machines, such as milling and grinding machines, to shape or fabricate parts.
  
Assemble systems of gears by aligning and meshing gears in gearboxes.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Position and align components for assembly, manually or using hoists.
  
Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, and conformance to customer specifications.
  
Maintain and lubricate parts and components.
  
Set and verify parts clearances.
  
Read and interpret assembly blueprints and specifications manuals, and plan assembly or building operations.
  
Rework, repair, and replace damaged parts or assemblies.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Fasten and install piping, fixtures, or wiring and electrical components to form assemblies or subassemblies, using hand tools, rivet guns, and welding equipment.
  
Assemble systems of gears by aligning and meshing gears in gearboxes.
  
Verify conformance of parts to stock lists and blueprints, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges, and micrometers.
  
Remove rough spots, and smooth surfaces to fit, trim, or clean parts, using hand tools and power tools.
  
Lay out and drill, ream, tap, and cut parts for assembly.
  
Set up and operate metalworking machines, such as milling and grinding machines, to shape or fabricate parts.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Rework, repair, and replace damaged parts or assemblies.
  
Read and interpret assembly blueprints and specifications manuals, and plan assembly or building operations.
  
Set and verify parts clearances.
  
Maintain and lubricate parts and components.
  
Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, and conformance to customer specifications.
  
Position and align components for assembly, manually or using hoists.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Set up and operate metalworking machines, such as milling and grinding machines, to shape or fabricate parts.
  
Lay out and drill, ream, tap, and cut parts for assembly.
  
Assemble systems of gears by aligning and meshing gears in gearboxes.
  
Verify conformance of parts to stock lists and blueprints, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges, and micrometers.
  
Remove rough spots, and smooth surfaces to fit, trim, or clean parts, using hand tools and power tools.
  
Fasten and install piping, fixtures, or wiring and electrical components to form assemblies or subassemblies, using hand tools, rivet guns, and welding equipment.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Rework, repair, and replace damaged parts or assemblies.
  
Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, and conformance to customer specifications.
  
Set and verify parts clearances.
  
Position and align components for assembly, manually or using hoists.
  
Maintain and lubricate parts and components.
  
Read and interpret assembly blueprints and specifications manuals, and plan assembly or building operations.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Remove rough spots, and smooth surfaces to fit, trim, or clean parts, using hand tools and power tools.
  
Assemble systems of gears by aligning and meshing gears in gearboxes.
  
Lay out and drill, ream, tap, and cut parts for assembly.
  
Verify conformance of parts to stock lists and blueprints, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges, and micrometers.
  
Set up and operate metalworking machines, such as milling and grinding machines, to shape or fabricate parts.
  
Fasten and install piping, fixtures, or wiring and electrical components to form assemblies or subassemblies, using hand tools, rivet guns, and welding equipment.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Read and interpret assembly blueprints and specifications manuals, and plan assembly or building operations.
  
Rework, repair, and replace damaged parts or assemblies.
  
Maintain and lubricate parts and components.
  
Set and verify parts clearances.
  
Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, and conformance to customer specifications.
  
Position and align components for assembly, manually or using hoists.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Set up and operate metalworking machines, such as milling and grinding machines, to shape or fabricate parts.
  
Lay out and drill, ream, tap, and cut parts for assembly.
  
Assemble systems of gears by aligning and meshing gears in gearboxes.
  
Remove rough spots, and smooth surfaces to fit, trim, or clean parts, using hand tools and power tools.
  
Fasten and install piping, fixtures, or wiring and electrical components to form assemblies or subassemblies, using hand tools, rivet guns, and welding equipment.
  
Verify conformance of parts to stock lists and blueprints, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges, and micrometers.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, and conformance to customer specifications.
  
Read and interpret assembly blueprints and specifications manuals, and plan assembly or building operations.
  
Set and verify parts clearances.
  
Position and align components for assembly, manually or using hoists.
  
Rework, repair, and replace damaged parts or assemblies.
  
Maintain and lubricate parts and components.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Verify conformance of parts to stock lists and blueprints, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges, and micrometers.
  
Remove rough spots, and smooth surfaces to fit, trim, or clean parts, using hand tools and power tools.
  
Fasten and install piping, fixtures, or wiring and electrical components to form assemblies or subassemblies, using hand tools, rivet guns, and welding equipment.
  
Set up and operate metalworking machines, such as milling and grinding machines, to shape or fabricate parts.
  
Lay out and drill, ream, tap, and cut parts for assembly.
  
Assemble systems of gears by aligning and meshing gears in gearboxes.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Set and verify parts clearances.
  
Read and interpret assembly blueprints and specifications manuals, and plan assembly or building operations.
  
Maintain and lubricate parts and components.
  
Rework, repair, and replace damaged parts or assemblies.
  
Position and align components for assembly, manually or using hoists.
  
Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, and conformance to customer specifications.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Lay out and drill, ream, tap, and cut parts for assembly.
  
Assemble systems of gears by aligning and meshing gears in gearboxes.
  
Verify conformance of parts to stock lists and blueprints, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges, and micrometers.
  
Set up and operate metalworking machines, such as milling and grinding machines, to shape or fabricate parts.
  
Fasten and install piping, fixtures, or wiring and electrical components to form assemblies or subassemblies, using hand tools, rivet guns, and welding equipment.
  
Remove rough spots, and smooth surfaces to fit, trim, or clean parts, using hand tools and power tools.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

Less than a High School Diploma
  
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
  
Some College Courses
  
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)