Assembler

 

WHAT DOES AN ASSEMBLER DO?

Assemblers are responsible for ensuring that a final product is functional, safe to use, and meets all required specifications. You'll find assembling work in many industries, including manufacturing, electronics, and construction. assemblers have different job titles based on specific roles and responsibilities.

If you're highly skilled with your hands and tools, you'll excel as an assembler. It's also helpful to have a thorough understanding of the products you work with and the equipment you use to assemble them.

Assembly line workers are responsible for putting together the various parts of a particular product. Assemblers can work in a range of industries including aerospace, automotive, construction, mining, and more. They may attach or install parts of airplanes or missiles; build motors, turbines, and machines; construct boat decks and hulls; put together computers or other electrical equipment; or assemble many other products.

An assembler may put just one component of a larger product together, or they might put the entire product together from start to finish. If an assembly line worker is responsible for just one component, they work as part of a team. Most teams do not assign one assembler to always put together the same component. They typically rotate through, with each team member assembling a different component of the final product to avoid fatigue and build familiarity with the product as a whole. 

Each day, an assembler will read through schematics or blueprints for the product or part they’re building. They then verify the specifications and check the measurements for the various parts that are being put together. They prepare and position the parts for assembly, ensuring that the parts align correctly. Once the parts are aligned, an assembly line worker will fasten the components together and confirm that they’re attached correctly. For instance, this process is used when an assembly worker aligns and attaches parts of an airplane wing. Throughout this process, assembly line workers also check for faulty parts so that the quality of the final product isn’t compromised. 

• How much money will I make as an assembler?

  The pay varies depending on the company, the region, your experience, and your level of education. The national average/minimum wage for assemblers is $15 per hour.

  Where do assemblers work?

  Most assemblers work in factories or warehouses. They sit at a station or stand at a conveyer belt that feeds them parts, which they assemble into a larger unit. Some assemblers move from spot to spot, working on different projects as needed.