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Career: Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
Job 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 Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
98
|
Position and align components for assembly, manually or using hoists. |
86
|
Rework, repair, and replace damaged parts or assemblies. |
76
|
Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, and conformance to customer specifications. |
72
|
Set and verify parts clearances. |
72
|
Maintain and lubricate parts and components. |
71
|
Read and interpret assembly blueprints and specifications manuals, and plan assembly or building operations. |
66
|
Remove rough spots, and smooth surfaces to fit, trim, or clean parts, using hand tools and power tools. |
58
|
Fasten and install piping, fixtures, or wiring and electrical components to form assemblies or subassemblies, using hand tools, rivet guns, and welding equipment. |
58
|
Lay out and drill, ream, tap, and cut parts for assembly. |
56
|
Assemble systems of gears by aligning and meshing gears in gearboxes. |
53
|
Verify conformance of parts to stock lists and blueprints, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges, and micrometers. |
33
|
Set up and operate metalworking machines, such as milling and grinding machines, to shape or fabricate parts. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
85
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
65
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
59
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
55
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
55
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
55
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
48
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
48
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
45
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
44
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
44
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
44
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
42
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
42
|
Getting Information
|
38
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
38
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
36
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
35
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
34
|
Thinking Creatively
|
33
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
32
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
32
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
32
|
Processing Information
|
31
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
31
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
31
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
30
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
30
|
Interacting With Computers
|
29
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
27
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
27
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
26
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
26
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
26
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
24
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
23
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
22
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
21
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
21
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
18
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
12
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|