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Manufacturing
- Annual Median Wage$ 75,560$47,480
$106,390Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Very Slow Growing
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers construct, assemble, or rebuild machines such as engines, turbines, and similar equipment used in industries like construction, extraction, textiles, and paper manufacturing.
What do they typically do
- Check whether parts match 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
- Lay out and drill, ream, tap, or cut parts for assembly
- Set and verify parts clearances
- Use hand tools or power tools to remove rough spots and smooth surfaces to fit, trim, or clean parts
- Position or align components for assembly, manually or using hoists
- Fasten or install piping, fixtures, or wiring and electrical components to form assemblies or subassemblies, using hand tools, rivet guns, or welding equipment
- Inspect, operate, and test completed products to check functioning, machine capabilities, or conformance to customer specifications
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth -0.8%Job Opening 115Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
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