// Unit group · 8211

Mechanical Machinery Assemblers

Mechanical machinery assemblers assemble, according to procedures strictly laid down, component parts of mechanical machinery such as engines, motor vehicles, turbines and aircraft.

8 Plant and Machine Operators, and Assemblers / 82 Assemblers / 821 Assemblers / All level 4

// Working conditions

Lifting and postureMachineryNoiseSitting and standing

// Hand tools

  1. 1Pliers and Wire Cutters
  2. 2Screwdrivers

assembling and installing prefabricated parts or components to form subassemblies, mechanical machinery, engines and finished motor vehicles

reviewing work orders, specifications, diagrams and drawings to determine materials needed and assembly instructions

recording production and operational data on specified forms

inspecting and testing completed components and assemblies

rejecting faulty assemblies and components

Included occupations

Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Aircraft assembler
- Bench fitter (trucks)
- Engine assembler
- Engine installer
- Gearbox assembler
- Turbine assembler
- Vehicle assembler

Excluded occupations

Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Motor vehicle mechanic - 7231
- Electromechanical equipment assembler - 8212
- Bicycle assembler - 8219

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