WEBVTT 1 00:00:01.300 --> 00:00:02.900 These days almost any product 2 00:00:02.900 --> 00:00:04.233 you buy at a store 3 00:00:04.233 --> 00:00:05.399 had its finishing touches 4 00:00:05.400 --> 00:00:07.033 put on by an assembler. 5 00:00:07.033 --> 00:00:08.466 Assemblers and fabricators 6 00:00:08.466 --> 00:00:10.066 construct finished products 7 00:00:10.066 --> 00:00:11.999 and the parts that go into them. 8 00:00:12.000 --> 00:00:13.433 They use tools, machines, 9 00:00:13.433 --> 00:00:14.799 and their hands to make 10 00:00:14.800 --> 00:00:16.366 a wide variety of products, 11 00:00:16.366 --> 00:00:17.932 in many different settings. 12 00:00:17.933 --> 00:00:20.599 Assemblers and fabricators typically specialize. 13 00:00:20.600 --> 00:00:22.266 For example: 14 00:00:22.266 --> 00:00:24.666 Aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, 15 00:00:24.666 --> 00:00:27.266 and systems assemblers fit, fasten, 16 00:00:27.266 --> 00:00:29.799 and install parts of airplanes, space vehicles, 17 00:00:29.800 --> 00:00:31.333 or missiles. 18 00:00:31.333 --> 00:00:33.466 Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers 19 00:00:33.466 --> 00:00:36.466 use bolts, rivets and soldering equipment 20 00:00:36.466 --> 00:00:38.499 to build parts of products like motors, 21 00:00:38.500 --> 00:00:40.666 computers, and sensing equipment 22 00:00:40.666 --> 00:00:42.166 that require the soft touch 23 00:00:42.166 --> 00:00:44.966 and fine motor skills of human hands. 24 00:00:44.966 --> 00:00:47.332 Fiberglass laminators and fabricators 25 00:00:47.333 --> 00:00:49.966 apply layers of fiberglass on molds 26 00:00:49.966 --> 00:00:52.066 to form structures for boats, cars, 27 00:00:52.066 --> 00:00:53.499 and other products. 28 00:00:53.500 --> 00:00:54.566 They wear respirators 29 00:00:54.566 --> 00:00:56.799 and protective clothing for safety. 30 00:00:56.800 --> 00:00:58.200 Most assemblers and fabricators 31 00:00:58.200 --> 00:01:00.033 work in manufacturing plants, 32 00:01:00.033 --> 00:01:02.133 where difficult tasks may be automated 33 00:01:02.133 --> 00:01:04.166 or aided by power tools. 34 00:01:04.166 --> 00:01:06.399 However, assembly work can still involve 35 00:01:06.400 --> 00:01:08.733 long periods of standing, sitting, 36 00:01:08.733 --> 00:01:10.633 or working on ladders. 37 00:01:10.633 --> 00:01:12.166 While some jobs involve exposure 38 00:01:12.166 --> 00:01:14.032 to chemicals or fumes… 39 00:01:14.033 --> 00:01:15.699 ventilation systems generally 40 00:01:15.700 --> 00:01:17.600 minimize harmful effects. 41 00:01:17.600 --> 00:01:19.833 Although a high school diploma or equivalent 42 00:01:19.833 --> 00:01:21.266 and on-the-job training are enough 43 00:01:21.266 --> 00:01:22.699 for most jobs, 44 00:01:22.700 --> 00:01:25.500 experience and additional education or training 45 00:01:25.500 --> 00:01:28.533 is needed for more advanced assembly work.