CareerZone Pennsylvania

Engine and Other Machine Assemblers

Description

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

Job Zone

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.

Education Requirements

Short-term on-the-job training - Necessary skills are acquired through on-the-job training lasting no more than 1 month.

Interests

Realistic: Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Knowledge

Building and Construction	Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Design	Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Mechanical	Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Skills

Reading Comprehension	Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Mathematics	Using mathematics to solve problems.
Complex Problem Solving	Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Monitoring	Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Operations Analysis	Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Technology Design	Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
Equipment Selection	Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Equipment Maintenance	Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Installation	Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Operation and Control	Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Tasks

• Fasten and install piping, fixtures, or wiring and electrical components to form assemblies or subassemblies, using hand tools, rivet guns, and welding equipment.
• Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, and conformance to customer specifications.
• Lay out and drill, ream, tap, and cut parts for assembly.
• Position and align components for assembly, manually or using hoists.
• Read and interpret assembly blueprints and specifications manuals, and plan assembly or building operations.
• Remove rough spots, and smooth surfaces to fit, trim, or clean parts, using hand tools and power tools.
• Rework, repair, and replace damaged parts or assemblies.
• Set and verify parts clearances.
• Verify conformance of parts to stock lists and blueprints, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges, and micrometers.
• Assemble systems of gears by aligning and meshing gears in gearboxes.
• Maintain and lubricate parts and components.
• Set up and operate metalworking machines, such as milling and grinding machines, to shape or fabricate parts.

Wages

In 2006, the Pennsylvania average annual wage was $33,970.00. The entry-level wage was $22,490.00 while an experienced worker made $39,710.00.

Outlook

During 2004, there were approximately 1,640 people employed in this field in Pennsylvania. It is projected that there will be 1,500 employed in 2014. This occupation will have about -14 openings due to growth and about 46 replacement openings for approximately 32 total annual openings. This occupation experienced moderate decline.

Colleges and Training

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