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Product Assemblers
Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics
Career stats
Weekly pay
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Prospects
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Employed in Australia
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Growth
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Ideal for
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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
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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

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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
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Industry

This career often appears in the following industry.

If you’re interested in air, road, maritime, rail or land transport, then the Transport, Postal and Warehousing industry could be for you.

The Transport, Postal and Warehousing industry is responsible for the safe and prompt delivery of people and goods via a variety of channels, including scenic and sightseeing transport, and for the storage and sorting or ‘warehousing’ of freight before delivery. 

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Other careers in this industry include:
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