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Industrial machinery assembler

An industrial machinery assembler is a person who builds industrial equipment such as industrial robots, assembly machines and labelling machines, using hand tools and computer-controlled machines.

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Rate 5 of the 11 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.

operate welding equipment

maintain industrial equipment

perform test run

secure working area

perform maintenance on installed equipment

About industrial machinery assembler

The assembler works from drawings and technical resources, consulting them as the build proceeds. Parts are fitted, aligned and set, and the assembler installs machines on site once they leave the works. Test runs follow: the machine is run empty, then loaded, and the assembler checks that it does what it was built to do before it is handed over.

Inspection and servicing belong to the same job. The assembler carries out inspections of industrial equipment, performs regular maintenance checks on machines and maintains installed equipment, which can mean returning to a customer's plant.

The assembler draws on knowledge of mechanics: how a drive train transmits force, why a bearing runs hot, what a given tolerance is for. Securing the work area is a safety duty, and it matters especially during installation and testing, since a machine being commissioned can move unexpectedly. Formal requirements are set by the employer.

European Skills Framework

Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

Essential (11)

mechanicsmechanicsTheoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.operate welding equipmentoperate welding equipmentUse welding equipment to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel, wearing protective eyewear during the working process.maintain industrial equipmentmaintain industrial equipmentPerform routine maintenance on industrial machinery and equipment to ensure that it is clean and in safe, working order.perform test runperform test runPerform tests putting a system, machine, tool or other equipment through a series of actions under actual operating conditions in order to assess its reliability and suitability to realise its tasks, ...secure working areasecure working areaSecure the operation site fixing boundaries, restricting access, placing signs and taking other measures in order to guarantee public and staff safety.perform maintenance on installed equipmentperform maintenance on installed equipmentPerform the maintenance on installed equipment on-site. Follow procedures to avoid uninstalling equipment from machinery or vehicles.assemble machinesassemble machinesPut together devices, and components according to drawings. Program and install the components where needed.perform machine maintenanceperform machine maintenancePerform regular maintenance, possibly including corrections and alterations, on a machine or machine tool to ensure it remains in a proper productive state.inspect industrial equipmentinspect industrial equipmentInspect equipment used during industrial activities such as manufacturing or construction equipment in order to ensure that the equipment complies with health, safety, and environmental legislation.consult technical resourcesconsult technical resourcesRead and interpret technical resources such as digital or paper drawings and adjustment data in order to properly set up a machine or working tool, or to assemble mechanical equipment.install machineryinstall machineryBuild the pre-assembled components of a machine on site, adjust it according to specifications and put it into operation.
Optional (20) — show
manufacturing of taps and valvesmanufacturing of taps and valvesThe manufacture of industrial, sanitary or heating taps and valves.manufacturing of pumps and compressorsmanufacturing of pumps and compressorsThe manufacture of different types of pumps, such as air, vacuum or engine pumps as well as hand pumps, and compressors.manufacturing of office equipmentmanufacturing of office equipmentThe manufacture of calculators, staplers, cartridges, binding equipment, photocopy machines, boards and all types of equipment and machines used in an office.perform pre-assembly quality checksperform pre-assembly quality checksInspect product parts for faults or damages, using testing equipment if necessary, and check that the received lot is complete before assembling the finished products.solve technical problemssolve technical problemsIdentify technical problems when operating devices and using digital environments, and solve them (from trouble-shooting to solving more complex problems).maintain records of maintenance interventionsmaintain records of maintenance interventionsKeep written records of all repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, including information on the parts and materials used, etc.inspect quality of productsinspect quality of productsUse various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.resolve equipment malfunctionsresolve equipment malfunctionsIdentify, report and repair equipment damage and malfunctions. Communicate with field representatives and manufacturers to obtain repair and replacement components.record test datarecord test dataRecord data which has been identified specifically during preceding tests in order to verify that outputs of the test produce specific results or to review the reaction of the subject under exceptiona...troubleshoottroubleshootIdentify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.wear appropriate protective gearwear appropriate protective gearWear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.read standard blueprintsread standard blueprintsRead and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.use testing equipmentuse testing equipmentUse equipment to test performance and operation of machinery.monitor automated machinesmonitor automated machinesContinuously check up on the automated machine's set-up and execution or make regular control rounds. If necessary, record and interpret data on the operating conditions of installations and equipment...operate industrial equipmentoperate industrial equipmentOperate devices, machinery, and equipment used in industrial production. Industrial equipment usually includes mounting, adjusting, clamping, rotating, and indexing elements, as well as mechanical, hy...set up machine controlsset up machine controlsSet up or adjust machine controls to regulate conditions such as material flow, temperature, or pressure.recognise signs of corrosionrecognise signs of corrosionRecognise the symptoms of metal showing oxidation reactions with the environment resulting in rusting, copper pitting, stress cracking, and others, and estimate the rate of corrosion.apply technical communication skillsapply technical communication skillsExplain technical details to non-technical customers, stakeholders, or any other interested parties in a clear and concise manner.repair industrial equipmentrepair industrial equipmentRepair industrial machinery and equipment and replace defective components, parts and systems when necessary, using hand and power tools.develop assembly instructionsdevelop assembly instructionsDevelop a code of letters and numbers to label diagrams for assembly instructions.

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Frequently asked questions

What does an industrial machinery assembler do?

Industrial machinery assemblers manufacture industrial equipment such as industrial robots, assembly line machines, and labeling machines. They use hand tools and computer-controlled machines.

What skills does an industrial machinery assembler need?

An industrial machinery assembler needs 11 essential skills, including mechanics, operate welding equipment, maintain industrial equipment, perform test run, secure working area.

Will AI replace industrial machinery assembler jobs?

The AI disruption score for industrial machinery assembler is 37/100 (moderate risk). Skills most exposed to automation: record test data, maintain records of maintenance interventions, monitor automated machines. Most resilient: operate welding equipment, secure working area, install machinery.

Quick Facts

SectorManufacturing & Production
ISCO GroupAssemblers
Essential Skills11

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