How much does a engine and other machine assembler make?

The median pay is $25.82 per hour — roughly $53,500 a year, with the real range running from about $18.51/hr (10th percentile) to $37.38/hr (90th percentile). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Do you need a degree to be a engine and other machine assembler?

The typical entry-level education is: High school diploma. Overall preparation level: some preparation (Job Zone 2 of 5).

What does a engine and other machine assembler actually do all day?

Read and interpret assembly blueprints or specifications manuals, and plan assembly or building operations. Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, or conformance to customer specifications. Position or align components for assembly, manually or using hoists.

Manufacturing & Production

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.

What it pays
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers earn a median of $25.82/hr — about $53,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn $18.51/hr; the top 10% earn $37.38/hr. (Annual figures are approximate: hourly × 2,080.)

What you'd actually do

Read and interpret assembly blueprints or specifications manuals, and plan assembly or building operations.
Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, or conformance to customer specifications.
Position or align components for assembly, manually or using hoists.
Set and verify parts clearances.
Verify conformance of parts to stock lists or blueprints, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
Fasten or install piping, fixtures, or wiring and electrical components to form assemblies or subassemblies, using hand tools, rivet guns, or welding equipment.

How you get there

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma. Overall preparation: some preparation (Job Zone 2 of 5).

The feel of the work

Time pressure is a real part of the job. (Compared against the other 818 careers in the guide.)

Working for yourself

About 0% of engine and other machine assemblers are self-employed.

Who it tends to fit

This work tends to fit people who are hands-on and organized and detail-focused.

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Quick questions

How much does a engine and other machine assembler make?: The median pay is $25.82 per hour — roughly $53,500 a year, with the real range running from about $18.51/hr (10th percentile) to $37.38/hr (90th percentile). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Do you need a degree to be a engine and other machine assembler?: The typical entry-level education is: High school diploma. Overall preparation level: some preparation (Job Zone 2 of 5).
What does a engine and other machine assembler actually do all day?: Read and interpret assembly blueprints or specifications manuals, and plan assembly or building operations. Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, or conformance to customer specifications. Position or align components for assembly, manually or using hoists.

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