Occupation information for

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

Currently Employed: Not Available

Yearly Projected Openings: Not Available

Typical Hourly Wage: Not Available

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• 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.
• Assemble systems of gears by aligning and meshing gears in gearboxes.
• Rework, repair, or replace damaged parts or assemblies.
• Set and verify parts clearances.
• Verify conformance of parts to stock lists or blueprints, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
• Read and interpret assembly blueprints or specifications manuals and plan assembly or building operations.
• Fasten or install piping, fixtures, or wiring and electrical components to form assemblies or subassemblies, using hand tools, rivet guns, or welding equipment.
• Remove rough spots and smooth surfaces to fit, trim, or clean parts, using hand tools or power tools.
• Maintain and lubricate parts or components.

• Adjustable wrenches
• Files
• Hammers
• Mallets
• Power drills

• Data base user interface and query software
• Spreadsheet software
• Word processing software