Fabricators

&

Assemblers

Career Overview

What They Do

Assemblers and fabricators work to assemble finished products that go into manufactured products. They also perform quality checks for mistakes of faulty components in the assembly process. The most common workplace of assemblers and fabricators work in manufacturing plants.

Job Duties

Source: Betterteam.com

Reading and understanding blueprints
Use various hand tools and machines to assemble parts
Reading and understanding product schematics and assembly instructions
Taking part in product development meetings
Verifying dimensions and product specifications
Ensuring that all the required parts for assembly are present
Marking cutting lines on material
Ensuring that all parts are properly fitted, aligned and screwed in
Ensuring that quality control standards are met
Maintaining a production schedule
Testing products for their functionality
Troubleshooting and stress testing products to minimize problems or recalls
Reporting and detailing product malfunctions
Adhering to assembly safety standards

Job Earnings

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (**2019 Median Annual Salary)

$33,710 per year
$16.21 per hour

Education/Training Requirements

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

The education level and qualifications needed to be an assembler or fabricator varies with the industry and employer. Although a high school diploma is enough for most jobs, experience and additional training are needed for more advanced assembly work.

Job Outlook & Growth

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Overall employment of assemblers and fabricators is projected to decline 11 percent from 2019 to 2029. However, many openings are expected each year because of the need to replace workers who leave the occupation.

Career Pathway

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Middle & High School Opportunities

Classes to Take:
- Mathematics
- Wood Working
- Technology Class
- Computer Class
Clubs/Extracurricular Activities:
- Boy Scouts of America Explorer Program
- SkillsUSA
- GCC Tech Wars
- Young Dexter's STEAM Camp (Grades 6-8)
- Camp Hard Hat (Grades 8-10)
BOCES/Career & Technical Education Programs
- Genesee Valley BOCES
  - Metal Trades Program (Batavia & Mount Morris Campuses)
  - WNY Tech Academy
- Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES
  - Engineering and Metal Fabrication: Machining
- Orleans-Niagara BOCES
  - Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering
Volunteer Opportunities
- Habitat for Humanity

Local Colleges/Training

OSHA Training/Certification
- Monroe2-Orleans Center for Workforce Development

Local Career Connection

Tricia Doty, Assembly Supervisor

Liberty Pumps

Bergen, NY

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Where Can I Work?

Local GLOW Companies With Assembly Jobs

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