O*NET-SOC 51-2031.00

Engine and Other Machine Assemblers

Construct, assemble, or rebuild machines, such as engines, turbines, and similar equipment used in such industries as construction, extraction, textiles, and paper manufacturing.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g3.3807/2014
Quality Control Analysis2.B.3.m3.1207/2014
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.1207/2014
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.007/2014
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.007/2014
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.007/2014

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.8807/2014
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.6207/2014
Finger Dexterity1.A.2.a.33.507/2014
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.3807/2014
Visualization1.A.1.f.23.2507/2014
Control Precision1.A.2.b.13.1207/2014

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Read and interpret assembly blueprints or specifications manuals, and plan assembly or building operations.Core10207/2014
Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, or conformance to customer specifications.Core10107/2014
Position or align components for assembly, manually or using hoists.Core10207/2014
Set and verify parts clearances.Core10207/2014
Verify conformance of parts to stock lists or blueprints, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges, or micrometers.Core10207/2014

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic7.011/2023
Conventional4.4711/2023
Investigative2.8511/2023
Artistic1.2711/2023
Enterprising1.0611/2023
Social1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.