Assemblers and Fabricators

Significant Points

More than half of all assemblers are team assemblers.
Work areas may be noisy, and many assemblers may have to sit or stand for long periods.
A high school diploma is preferred for most positions, but specialized training is required for some assembly jobs.

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Area and Industry employment and wages
Aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers: (Area) (Industry)
Coil winders, tapers, and finishers: (Area) (Industry)
Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers: (Area) (Industry)
Electromechanical equipment assemblers: (Area) (Industry)
Structural metal fabricators and fitters: (Area) (Industry)
Fiberglass laminators and fabricators: (Area) (Industry)
Team assemblers: (Area) (Industry)
Timing device assemblers, adjusters, and calibrators: (Area) (Industry)

Also see Assemblers and fabricators in the 2004-05 Occupational Outlook Handbook
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