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

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.

1. Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, and conformance to customer specifications.

2. Position and align components for assembly, manually or using hoists.

3. Set and verify parts clearances.

4. Rework, repair, and replace damaged parts or assemblies.

5. Read and interpret assembly blueprints and specifications manuals, and plan assembly or building operations.

6. Maintain and lubricate parts and components.

7. Assemble systems of gears by aligning and meshing gears in gearboxes.

8. Verify conformance of parts to stock lists and blueprints, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges, and micrometers.

9. Fasten and install piping, fixtures, or wiring and electrical components to form assemblies or subassemblies, using hand tools, rivet guns, and welding equipment.

10. Remove rough spots, and smooth surfaces to fit, trim, or clean parts, using hand tools and power tools.

11. Lay out and drill, ream, tap, and cut parts for assembly.

Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

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.

Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed

Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

The college search results are undergraduate programs associated with Engine and Other Machine Assemblers. Further education may also be required to pursue this career.

The training search results include both short and long-term programs associated with Engine and Other Machine Assemblers, and may be more appropriate for adult and non-traditional students. Further training may also be required to pursue this career.

In NY the average wage for this occupation was:

$25,290 for entry level workers, and $44,200 for experienced workers.

Based on the total number of annual openings and its growth rate, the employment prospects for this occupation are described as Least Favorable.

During 2006, there were approximately 790 Engine and Other Machine Assemblers employed in NY.

We estimate that in 2016 there will be 640  employed in NY. This represents a decrease of 0 job(s) each year, and a total of 20 job openings each year.

Assemblers and fabricators - Visit this link for additional information on this career from the Occupational Outlook Handbook; a publication produced and maintained by the United States Department of Labor.

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