Career
Product Assemblers
Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics
Career stats
Weekly pay
$1,042
Prospects
Low
Employed in Australia
24,400
Growth
Relatively steady
Overview
Product Assemblers put together components and subassemblies that go into the production of metal products, electrical and electronic equipment, jewellery and precious metal articles, and joinery products.
Job Titles
Job Tasks
This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.
- locating positioning and securing components on workbenches
- punching and drilling mounting holes in parts and assembled products
- assembling and securing components in sequence
- assembling parts by nailing screwing gluing and dowelling riveting crimping soldering and spot welding components
- fitting hardware items such as hinges catches and knobs to parts
- attaching and fastening jewellery and jewellery parts to fabricate bracelets necklaces brooches and earrings
- deburring and finishing items using files grinding wheels and emery paper
- may manually wind light electrical field coils
Training & Qualifications
Vocational education & training (VET)
- Certificate I or II in a related manufacturing field
Short Courses Available
- Certificate I in Furnishing
- Certificate II in Automotive Manufacturing Production - Bus Truck & Trailer
- Certificate II in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology
- Certificate II in Furniture Making
- Certificate II in Furniture Making Pathways
Industry
Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics
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