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Job Description: Machine assemblers put together machinery in factories. They assemble the machinery according to blueprints and shop orders. Assemblers check the machinery to make sure it runs properly. They make any necessary adjustments to assure the machinery operates smoothly.
Duties: Machine assemblers may perform some or all of the following tasks:
- Plan assembly procedures
- Remove small quantities of metal using hand files or portable grinders
- Drill, tap, or ream holes
- Align components and fasten them together
- Install moving parts
- Bend and install pipes
- Align and mesh gears
For detailed information on tasks, knowledge, skills, abilities, work activities, work contexts, job zones, interests, work styles, work values, and related occupations visit the O*Net Online, a division of the National Center for Occupational Information.
Working Conditions: Machine assemblers usually work 40 hours a week. Some shift work may be required. Work may take place in noisy factory settings. This job requires repetitive activities that may become tedious.
Educational Requirements: Most employers prefer hiring high school graduates for this position. Much of the job is learned through on-the-job training with experienced machine assemblers. Additional training at a Tennessee technology center may be helpful for career advancement. For related information and recommended courses to prepare for this occupation, Tennessee high school students may visit the Trade and Industrial Education Standards, Competency Profiles, and Resource Links online.
Outlook: The estimated number of engine and other machine assemblers in Tennessee is 1,070. It is projected there will be an increase in employment in this occupation of 18 percent through the year 2012 with 50 job openings annually. For additional information on this occupation, visit the nationally recognized Occupational Outlook Handbook online.
| 10% | 25% | Median- 50% | 75% | 90% | |
| TN Annual | $16,240 | $19,810 | $24,420 | $27,080 | $28,670 |
| US Annual | $20,080 | $24,950 | $33,250 | $45,720 | $55,530 |
*Some salaries are listed at an hourly rate. Those that include a single dollar amount are considered hourly wage.
Wage and salary data provided by:
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, Tennessee Department of Labor website
- TN Department of Labor & Workforce Development website
- Bureau of Economic Analysis website
For an explanation of salary data please visit acinet.org
Last updated on: January 23, 2008