Career Profile

Team Assemblers

What they do:

Work as part of a team having responsibility for assembling an entire product or component of a product. Team assemblers can perform all tasks conducted by the team in the assembly process and rotate through all or most of them, rather than being assigned to a specific task on a permanent basis. May participate in making management decisions affecting the work. Includes team leaders who work as part of the team.

Also Called:

Assembler, Assembly Associate, Assembly Line Machine Operator, Assembly Line Worker, Assembly Operator, Assembly Technician, Certified Composites Technician (CCT), Manufacturing Associate, Production Line Worker, Assembler, Assembly Associate, Assembly Line Machine Operator, Assembly Line Worker, Assembly Operator, Assembly Technician, Certified Composites Technician (CCT), Manufacturing Associate, Production Line Worker

Typical Tasks

Perform quality checks on products and parts.

Shovel, sweep, or otherwise clean work areas.

Review work orders and blueprints to ensure work is performed according to specifications.

Rotate through all the tasks required in a particular production process.

Supervise assemblers and train employees on job procedures.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Realistic

Practical, Physical Work

Conventional

Organized, Procedural Work

Enterprising

Business based Work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Attention to Detail

Cooperation

Self-Control

Dependability

Initiative

Achievement/Effort

What key skills are needed for this job?

Quality Control Analysis

Active Listening

Monitoring

Coordination

Social Perceptiveness

Speaking

Expected Knowledge

Production and Processing

Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Mechanical

Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Public Safety and Security

Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Common Activities

Getting Information

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Handling and Moving Objects

Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Education & Preparation

Some occupations may require additional education, advanced degrees, and years of experience in the field.

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Some Preparation Needed

Education

These occupations usually require a high school diploma.

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed.

Training

Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Typical Education Required

Education a new hire may need

High school diploma 81%
Bachelor's degree 7%
Some college 7%
Less than high school 4%
Associate's degree 1%
Other 0%

Source: O*NET Education, Training & Experience data

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