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for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region
Occupational Description Construct, assemble, or rebuild machines, such as engines, turbines, and similar equipment used in such industries as construction, extraction, textiles, and paper manufacturing.
Employment Projections for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region
2008
Employment		 2018
Employment
Change		 %
Change		 Projected
Annual
Growth
Openings		 Projected
Annual
Replacement
Openings		 Projected
Total
Annual
Openings
253 258 5 2.0% 1 5 6

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Wages (All Industries, 2010) for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region
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Percentile
Wage		 25th
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Wage		 50th
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Wage		 75th
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Wage		 90th
Percentile
Wage		 Avg
Hourly
Wage		 Avg
Annual
Wage
$11.71 $14.22 $18.04 $21.72 $25.29 $18.16 $37,770
Data Sources and Limitations
State of Oregon License Information for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers No statewide license is required for this occupation.


Current Job Openings for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers in the Oregon Portion of the WIRED Region There are 1 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 1 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Commercial Engine Shop Technician, #18588 5/17/13 Portland $18.96/hr to $24.00/hr DOE


Major Industries of Employment for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region
Industry NAICS Ownership 2008
Employment
Manufacturing 31 Private 215
Machinery Manufacturing 333 Private 152
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing 3332 Private 48
Other General Purpose Machinery Mfg 3339 Private 91
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing 336 Private 61
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing 3363 Private 54
Wholesale Trade 42 Private 31
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods 423 Private 30
Motor Vehicle/Part Merchant Wholesalers 4231 Private 16
Machinery & Supply Merchant Wholesalers 4238 Private 14


Educational Requirements for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers Workers typically need a high school diploma or equivalent to enter this occupation. Those with a postsecondary non-degree award have a competitive advantage in the labor market. In addition, moderate-term on-the-job training is typically needed, once employed, to attain competency in the skills needed in this occupation.
Skills for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
  • Align Gears
  • Apply Independent Judgment In Assembly Procedures
  • Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
  • Apply Statistical Process Control (Spc)
  • Apply Technical Information To Manufacturing And Industrial Activities
  • Assemble Gear Systems
  • Assemble Small Objects And Parts
  • Distinguish Colors
  • Fit Bearings
  • Inspect Components During Manufacturing
  • Interpret Detailed Electronic Design Specifications
  • Maintain Consistent Quality
  • Maintain Welding Machines And Equipment
  • Maneuver Heavy Objects
  • Modify Electrical And Electronic Equipment
  • Operate Cranes, Hoists, Or Mechanical Booms
  • Operate Electronic Calibration Devices
  • Operate Precision Measuring Devices, Tools And Equipment
  • Operate Soldering Equipment
  • Perform Basic Assembly
  • Perform Repetitive Tasks In Assembly Setting
  • Read Blueprints And Technical Drawings
  • Read Manufacturing Outlines For Electronic Products
  • Read Production Layouts
  • Read Schematics And Specifications
  • Rebuild Power Machines
  • Solder Electronic Components Or Electrical Connections
  • Sort Raw Materials Used In Manufacturing
  • Sustain Output Levels Of Assembled Items
  • Test Mechanical Products And Equipment After Repair Or Assembly
  • Understand Manufacturing Methods And Techniques
  • Use Algebra
  • Use Basic Mathematics
  • Use Electronic Test Equipment
  • Use Gauges And Other Measuring Devices To Test Electrical Equipment
  • Use Geometry
  • Use Metric System
  • Use Pneumatic Tools


Schools and Training Providers for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

Apprenticeship Division
800 NE Oregon Street, Suite1045
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: (971) 673-0760
Programs of Training:
 Lower Columbia College
1600 Maple
Longview, WA 98632-0310
Phone: (360) 442-2000
Programs of Training:


Graduates and Program Completers for training programs related to Engine and Other Machine Assemblers

Program Award State Completers Year
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology Apprenticeship completers Oregon 4 2008


Employment Service Job Applicants - January 2011 for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region
Occupation Oregon Job Applicants by Experience Level Washington Applicants
None <1 Year 1-4 Years 5-9 Years 10+ Years
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers 226 181 373 145 192 0

Occupational experience is largely self-reported.

Applicants counts include only those registered with the Oregon State Employment Department and the Washington State Employment Security Department. They do not represent all job applicants across the WIRED region.

Applicants in Oregon may be listed under multiple occupational categories, so summing applicant counts across occupational classifications will result in some double-counting.

Source: Oregon Employment Department, Washington State Employment Security Department


Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, And Systems Assemblers 58%
Electrical And Electronic Equipment Assemblers 56%
Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers 50%
Assemblers, Multi-Task Or Team 45%
Assemblers And Fabricators, All Other 44%
Coil Winders, Tapers, And Finishers 37%
Production Workers, All Other 32%
Structural Metal Fabricators And Fitters 32%
Fiberglass Laminators And Fabricators 30%
The Oregon-Washington WIRED Region consists of Clackamas, Columbia, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Washington and Yamhill counties in Oregon, and Clark, Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties in Washington.