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Engine and Other Machine Assemblers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
Construct, assemble, or rebuild machines, such as engines, turbines, and similar equipment used in such industries as construction, extraction, textiles, and paper manufacturing.
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This source lists 12 tasks, including 9 marked Core and 3 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 07/2014.
12 tasks shown
Core · Task 13962 · 07/2014 · Incumbent
Read and interpret assembly blueprints or specifications manuals, and plan assembly or building operations.
Core · Task 13958 · 07/2014 · Incumbent
Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, or conformance to customer specifications.
Core · Task 13959 · 07/2014 · Incumbent
Position or align components for assembly, manually or using hoists.
Core · Task 13960 · 07/2014 · Incumbent
Set and verify parts clearances.
Core · Task 13965 · 07/2014 · Incumbent
Verify conformance of parts to stock lists or blueprints, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
Core · Task 13966 · 07/2014 · Incumbent
Fasten or install piping, fixtures, or wiring and electrical components to form assemblies or subassemblies, using hand tools, rivet guns, or welding equipment.
Core · Task 13967 · 07/2014 · Incumbent
Remove rough spots and smooth surfaces to fit, trim, or clean parts, using hand tools or power tools.
Core · Task 13968 · 07/2014 · Incumbent
Lay out and drill, ream, tap, or cut parts for assembly.
Core · Task 13961 · 07/2014 · Incumbent
Rework, repair, or replace damaged parts or assemblies.
Supplemental · Task 13964 · 07/2014 · Incumbent
Assemble systems of gears by aligning and meshing gears in gearboxes.
Supplemental · Task 13969 · 07/2014 · Incumbent
Set up and operate metalworking machines, such as milling or grinding machines, to shape or fabricate parts.
Supplemental · Task 13963 · 07/2014 · Incumbent
Maintain and lubricate parts or components.
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