821 - Assemblers

Description Mechanical machinery assemblers assemble, according to procedures strictly laid down, component parts of mechanical machinery such as engines, motor vehicles, turbines and aircraft. Tasks include – (a) assembling and installing prefabricated parts or components to form subassemblies, mechanical machinery, engines and finished motor vehicles; (b) reviewing work orders, specifications, diagrams and drawings to determine materials needed and assembly instructions; (c) recording production and operational data on specified forms; (d) inspecting and testing completed components and assemblies; (e) rejecting faulty assemblies and components. Examples of the occupations classified here: – Aircraft assembler – Bench fitter (trucks) – Engine assembler – Engine installer – Gearbox assembler – Turbine assembler – Vehicle assembler Some related occupations classified elsewhere: – Motor vehicle mechanic – 7231 – Electromechanical equipment assembler – 8212 – Bicycle assembler – 8219 Alternative titles ISCO Group 8211 Sources ESCO

Description Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers assemble or modify, according to procedures strictly laid down, components of electrical, electromechanical and electronic equipment. Tasks include – (a) assembling component parts and electrical and electronic systems and positioning, aligning and fastening units to assemblies, subassemblies or frames using hand or power tools, soldering and micro-welding equipment.; (b) reviewing work orders, specifications, diagrams and drawings to determine materials needed and assembly instructions; (c) recording production and operational data on specified forms; (d) operating wire-coiling machines to wind wire coils used in electrical equipment and components such as registers, transformers, armature wires, electric motors and generators; (e) inspecting and testing completed components and assemblies, wiring installations and circuits, and rejecting faulty assembly components. Examples of the occupations classified here: – Armature assembler – Electrical equipment assembler – Electromechanical equipment assembler – Electronic equipment assembler – Etcher (printed circuit board) – Telephone assembler – Television assembler – Watch assembler Some related occupations classified elsewhere: – Precision-instrument maker – 7311 – Electronics mechanics and servicer – 7421 Alternative titles ISCO Group 8212 Sources ESCO

Description Assemblers not elsewhere classified assemble, according to procedures strictly laid down, various products that do not include electronic, electrical, or mechanical components. Tasks include – (a) assembling component parts and positioning, aligning and fastening units to assemblies, subassemblies or frames using hand or power tools, soldering and micro-welding equipment; (b) reviewing work orders, specifications, diagrams and drawings to determine materials needed and assembly instructions; (c) recording production and operational data on specified forms; (d) inspecting and testing components and completed assemblies; (e) rejecting faulty products. Examples of the occupations classified here: – Ammunition assembler – Bicycle assembler – Box builder – Door assembler – Eyeglass frame assembler – Furniture finisher (wood) – Jewellery assembler – Knife assembler – Leather products assembler – Luggage finisher – Metal products assembler (except mechanical) – Paperboard products assembler – Pen and pencil assembler – Plastic products assembler – Plastic toy assembler – Rubber products assembler – Sun-blinds assembler – Textile products assembler – Thermos bottle assembler – Wood products assembler Alternative titles ISCO Group 8219 Sources ESCO