Engine and Other Machine Assemblers:

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

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About the Job


Indiana Average Salary
Average Time to Fill 0 days
Typical Education Post-secondary certificate or some college courses
Typical Experience Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) 11,987
10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) -4.88 %

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Skills Profile



Essential (Soft) Skills

Essential Skills to Employers

Attention to Detail
Work Ethic
Information Gathering
Problem-solving

Top Job Duties and Responsibilities

Handling and Moving Objects

Assemble gear systems
Set-up production equipment or machinery
Solder metal parts, piping, or components
Weld metal parts and components
Solder electrical or electronic connections or components
Perform combination welding or cutting procedures
Weld metal structures
Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly
Assemble equipment or components
Assemble electromechanical or hydraulic systems
Assemble machine tools, parts, or fixtures
Set equipment guides, stops, spacers, or other fixtures
Fabricate components for precision instruments
Install attachments to machinery or related structures
Install electrical fixtures or components
Install plumbing, piping, or water handling systems
Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials
File metal or plastic objects
Position workpiece prior to welding
Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing
Position machines, equipment, or structures
Assemble/Disassemble manufactured mechanical products, engines, or machinery by hand

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

Conduct tests to locate mechanical system malfunction
Replace malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
Replace worn equipment components
Adjust clearances of mechanical or electrical components or parts
Clean industrial, production, or manufacturing tools, equipment, or machinery
Maintain welding machines or equipment
Lubricate machinery, equipment, or parts
Maintain manufacturing or production equipment
Sharpen cutting or grinding tools
Apply lubricants or coolants to workpieces
Overhaul industrial or construction machinery or equipment
Overhaul power-generating equipment or machinery
Maintain cargo or passenger vehicle
Maintain mechanical machinery or implements
Repair malfunctioning or worn mechanical components

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