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Employment
Assemblers and fabricators held nearly 2 million jobs in 2004. They were found in almost every industry, but the vast majority, nearly 3 out of 4, were found in manufacturing. In addition, 9 percent of workers were employed by employment services firms, mostly as temporary workers. In all likelihood, many of these temporary workers were assigned to manufacturing plants. Wholesale and retail trade firms employed the next highest number of assemblers and fabricators. Team assemblers, the largest specialty, accounted for 62 percent of assembler and fabricator jobs. The distribution of employment among the various types of assemblers was as follows:Team assemblers 1,200,000 all other assemblers and fabricators 268,000 electrical and electronic equipment assemblers 221,000 structural metal fabricators and fitters 90,000 electromechanical equipment assemblers 52,000 engine and other machine assemblers 46,000 fiberglass laminators and fabricators 31,000 coil winders, tapers, and finishers 28,000 aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers 19,000 timing device assemblers, adjusters, and calibrators 3,300 within the manufacturing sector, assembly of transportation equipment, such as aircraft, autos, trucks, and buses, accounted for 19 percent of all jobs. Assembly of computers and electronic products accounted for another 11 percent of all jobs. Other industries that employ many assemblers and fabricators were machinery manufacturing (heating and air-conditioning equipment; agriculture, construction, and mining machinery; and engine, turbine, and power transmission equipment); electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing (lighting, household appliances, and electrical equipment); and fabricated metal products. The following tabulation shows wage and salary employment in manufacturing industries employing the most assemblers and fabricators in 2004. Transportation equipment manufacturing 387,000 computer and electronic product manufacturing 225,000 machinery manufacturing 193,000 fabricated metal product manufacturing 143,000 electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing 139,000
Earnings
Earnings vary by industry, geographic region, skill, educational level, and complexity of the machinery operated. Median hourly earnings of team assemblers were $11.42 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $9.12 and $14.60. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $7.56, and the highest 10 percent earned $18.80. Median hourly earnings in the manufacturing industries employing the largest numbers of team assemblers in May 2004 are shown below:Motor vehicle manufacturing$22.45 Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 12.91 Other wood product manufacturing 10.90 Plastics product manufacturing 10.54 Employment services 8.66 Median hourly earnings of electrical and electronic equipment assemblers were $11.68 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $9.54 and $14.84. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $8.01, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $18.64. Median hourly earnings in the manufacturing industries employing the largest numbers of electrical and electronic equipment assemblers in May 2004 are shown below:Computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing$12.80 Navigational, measuring, electromedical, and control instruments manufacturing 12.61 Electrical equipment manufacturing 12.55 Communications equipment manufacturing 11.61 Semiconductor and other electronic component manufacturing 11.02 In May 2004, other assemblers and fabricators had the following median hourly earnings:Aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers$17.79 Engine and other machine assemblers 16.73 Structural metal fabricators and fitters 14.34 Timing device assemblers, adjusters, and calibrators 13.76 Electromechanical equipment assemblers 12.71 Coil winders, tapers, and finishers 12.24 Fiberglass laminators and fabricators 12.18 Assemblers and fabricators, all other 11.90 Many assemblers and fabricators are members of labor unions. These unions include the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers; the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America; the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America; the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers; and the United Steelworkers of America.
Related Occupations
Other occupations that involve operating machines and tools and assembling products include welding, soldering, and brazing workers; and machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic. Assemblers and fabricators also are responsible for some quality control and product testing, as is the case for inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers.
Common Lay Titles
Assembler
Assembler Erector
Assembler, Air Conditioning Coil
Assembler, Aircraft Engine
Assembler, Aircraft Power Plant
Assembler, Automobile, Engine
Assembler, Bearing Ring
Assembler, Blower and Compressor
Assembler, Compressor
Assembler, Crane
Assembler, Engine
Assembler, Farm Equipment
Assembler, Farm Machinery
Assembler, Gasoline Engine
Assembler, Generator
Assembler, Injector
Assembler, Internal Combustion Engine
Assembler, Machine
Assembler, Mining Machinery
Assembler, Motors
Assembler, Precision Machine, Metal
Assembler, Sewing Machine
Assembler, Steam and Gas Turbines
Assembler, Tractor Engine
Assembler, Truck Engine
Assembler, Turbine
Assembler, Turbine Blade
Assembler, Turbine Engine
Assembly Line Worker
Automotive Engine Builder
Automotive Production Worker
Blower and Compressor Assembler
Camshaft Bearing Installer
Caterpillar Assembler
Cell Technician
Clutch Housing Assembler
Diesel Assembler
Diesel Engine Erector
Diesel Mechanic
Dump Assembler
Dyno Operator
Electric Motor and Generator Assembler
Engine Assembler
Engine Builder
Engine Cowling Installer
Exhaust Machine Operator
Farm Machinery Set-Up Mechanic
Field Service Technician
Fitter
Fuel Injection Technician
Injector Assembler
Internal Combustion Engine Subassembler
Jet Engine Assembler
Laborer
Large Engine Assembler
Machine Assembler
Machine Builder
Machinist
Manufacturing Assembler
Mechanic
Millwright
Motor Builder, Assembling
Motor Installer
Motor Setter
Paper Making Machinery Assembler
Progressive Assembler and Fitter
Pump Assembler
Racing Engine Builder
Rotary Engine Assembler
Sewing Machine Assembler
Subassembler
Tester
Truck Transmission Assembler
Truck Transmission Builder
Turbine Blade Assembler
Turbine Subassembler
Valve Maker
Valve Setter
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