Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
On the Job
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers construct, put together, or rebuild machines. They may work on a variety of machines, including engines, turbines, and similar equipment used in construction or manufacturing.
Physical Demands 
This career requires time standing, walking, or running.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.
- Assemble electromechanical or hydraulic systems.
- Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.
- Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials.
- Lay out parts to prepare for assembly.
- Set equipment guides, stops, spacers, or other fixtures.
- Smooth metal surfaces or edges.
- Operate grinding equipment.
- Operate metal or plastic forming equipment.
- Inspect installed components or assemblies.
Typical Working Conditions
- Wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, or life jackets.
- Having face-to-face discussions.
- Using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- The importance of being accurate or exact.
- Meeting strict deadlines.
- Exposure to sounds or noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
- Working with a group or team.
- Responsibility for others' health and safety.
- Exposure to hazardous equipment.
- Frequent decision-making.
- Close physical proximity with other people.
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