These days almost any product
you buy at a store
had its finishing touches
put on by an assembler.
Assemblers and fabricators
construct finished products
and the parts that go into them.
They use tools, machines,
and their hands to make
a wide variety of products,
in many different settings.
Assemblers and fabricators typically specialize.
For example:
Aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging,
and systems assemblers fit, fasten,
and install parts of airplanes, space vehicles,
or missiles.
Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers
use bolts, rivets and soldering equipment
to build parts of products like motors,
computers, and sensing equipment
that require the soft touch
and fine motor skills of human hands.
Fiberglass laminators and fabricators
apply layers of fiberglass on molds
to form structures for boats, cars,
and other products.
They wear respirators
and protective clothing for safety.
Most assemblers and fabricators
work in manufacturing plants,
where difficult tasks may be automated
or aided by power tools.
However, assembly work can still involve
long periods of standing, sitting,
or working on ladders.
While some jobs involve exposure
to chemicals or fumes…
ventilation systems generally
minimize harmful effects.
Although a high school diploma or equivalent
and on-the-job training are enough
for most jobs,
experience and additional education or training
is needed for more advanced assembly work.