Team Assemblers

What the job really is

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.

At a glance

• Sector: Production
• O*NET-SOC code: 51-2092
• O*NET job zone: 2 — some preparation
• Work sample tasks on file: 11
• Tools and technologies listed: 12

What you actually do

Work sample tasks recorded for this occupation:

• Perform quality checks on products and parts.
• Review work orders and blueprints to ensure work is performed according to specifications.
• Rotate through all the tasks required in a particular production process.
• Determine work assignments and procedures.
• Supervise assemblers and train employees on job procedures.
• Shovel, sweep, or otherwise clean work areas.
• Provide assistance in the production of wiring assemblies.
• Maintain production equipment and machinery.
• Complete production reports to communicate team production level to management.
• Package finished products and prepare them for shipment.
• Operate machinery and heavy equipment, such as forklifts.

Tools and technology

Autodesk AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, SAP software, Adhesive application robots, Adjustable wrenches, Allen wrenches, Alligator jaw compression riveters, Anti-vibration gloves

What employers expect you to already be comfortable with.

Where this job leads

Related occupations — the usual moves up and sideways:

• Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
• Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
• Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers
• Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
• Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians
• Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
• Industrial Machinery Mechanics
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Getting in

O*NET assigns this occupation job zone 2 (some preparation). The related occupations above are the realistic routes in and out.

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