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

mdi-briefcase-variant Product Assembler

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
More about VET

Industry

Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics

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