What is a day in the life of a Mechanical Assemblers and Inspectors like?

Assemblers in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:

A. Test and check electrical assemblies and wiring for proper connections

B. Perform minor adjustments and repairs.

C. Assemble, fit and install prefabricated parts to form subassemblies or finish products using hand and power tools

D. Position, align and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly and connect cables, tubes and wires

E. Fasten parts together using bolting and riveting equipment or other fastening and joining techniques

F. Operate or tend automated assembling equipment, such as robotics and fixed automation equipment

G. Operate small cranes to transport or position larger parts as required.

1. What education do you need to become a Mechanical Assemblers and Inspectors ?
   1. Some secondary school education is required. 2. Up to two years of on-the-job training are provided. 3.... more
2. What is the current Job Outlook for a Mechanical Assemblers and Inspectors ?
   The job outlook for Mechanical Assemblers and Inspectors is considered Below Average because: 1. Employment grew... more
3. What is the future Job Outlook for a Mechanical Assemblers and Inspectors?
   Your job outlook will continue to be Below Average because: 1. The employment growth rate will likely be above... more
4. How much does a Mechanical Assemblers and Inspectors make?
   The average hourly wages for Mechanical Assemblers and Inspectors is $17.54/HR, which is close to the average for... more
5. What is the currently unemployment rate for a Mechanical Assemblers and Inspectors"?
   7% of Mechanical Assemblers and Inspectors are unemployed. This rate is close to the average for intermediate... more
6. How many Mechanical Assemblers and Inspectors are employed part-time?
   1% of Mechanical Assemblers and Inspectors are employed only on a part-time basis. There were 17,800 workers... more
7. How many Mechanical Assemblers and Inspectors are self-employed?
   Roughly 1% of Mechanical Assemblers and Inspectors are self-employed. This is considered Below average for the... more
8. What is the average age of a Mechanical Assemblers and Inspectors?
   The retirement rate to 2009 will likely be average influenced by a similar-to-average age of workers (40). more