Salary Breakdown
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
Average
$40,880
ANNUAL
$19.65
HOURLY
Entry Level
$34,330
ANNUAL
$16.50
HOURLY
Mid Level
$38,370
ANNUAL
$18.45
HOURLY
Expert Level
$48,940
ANNUAL
$23.53
HOURLY
Supporting Programs
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
Projected Jobs
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
440
Projected job openings through 2032
Top Expected Tasks
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
01
Read and interpret assembly blueprints or specifications manuals, and plan assembly or building operations.
02
Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, or conformance to customer specifications.
03
Position or align components for assembly, manually or using hoists.
04
Set and verify parts clearances.
05
Verify conformance of parts to stock lists or blueprints, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
06
Fasten or install piping, fixtures, or wiring and electrical components to form assemblies or subassemblies, using hand tools, rivet guns, or welding equipment.
07
Remove rough spots and smooth surfaces to fit, trim, or clean parts, using hand tools or power tools.
08
Lay out and drill, ream, tap, or cut parts for assembly.
09
Rework, repair, or replace damaged parts or assemblies.
10
Assemble systems of gears by aligning and meshing gears in gearboxes.
11
Set up and operate metalworking machines, such as milling or grinding machines, to shape or fabricate parts.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Production and Processing
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
SKILL
Operations Monitoring
SKILL
Quality Control Analysis
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
ABILITY
Finger Dexterity
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Visualization
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