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Occupations/51-2031.00

Engine and Other Machine Assemblers

Construct, assemble, or rebuild machines, such as engines, turbines, and similar equipment used in such industries as construction, extraction, textiles, and paper manufacturing.

High school

Usually a high school diploma, plus some experience or short training.

AI automation risk

63%

Higher automation risk

Human characteristics

26%

Fewer uniquely human demands

Task orientation

62%

Mixed exposure

A day in this job

  • Mostly routine

    Read and interpret assembly blueprints or specifications manuals, and plan assembly or building operations.

  • Mostly routine

    Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, or conformance to customer specifications.

  • Mostly routine

    Position or align components for assembly, manually or using hoists.

The tasks we can read here lean routine. That sits next to the AI risk rank — it is not a forecast that the job disappears.

Core tasks

  1. 01Read and interpret assembly blueprints or specifications manuals, and plan assembly or building operations.
  2. 02Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, or conformance to customer specifications.
  3. 03Position or align components for assembly, manually or using hoists.
  4. 04Set and verify parts clearances.
  5. 05Verify conformance of parts to stock lists or blueprints, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
  6. 06Fasten or install piping, fixtures, or wiring and electrical components to form assemblies or subassemblies, using hand tools, rivet guns, or welding equipment.

Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)

  • Repeating same tasks3.01
  • Degree of automation1.87
  • Time sitting1.89
  • Originality (ability)2.25
  • Conflict situations2.43
  • Hands-on objects/tools4.67
  • Outdoors / weather2.10
  • Disease exposure1.01
  • Decision freedom3.67

Top abilities

  • Arm-Hand Steadiness3.88
  • Manual Dexterity3.62
  • Finger Dexterity3.50
  • Near Vision3.38
  • Visualization3.25
  • Static Strength3.12
  • Problem Sensitivity3.12
  • Multilimb Coordination3.12

Essential skills

  • Reading Comprehension3.12
  • Active Listening3.00
  • Writing2.25
  • Speaking3.00
  • Mathematics2.00
  • Science1.88
  • Critical Thinking3.00
  • Active Learning2.38
  • Learning Strategies2.00
  • Monitoring3.00

CIP matches

47.0615Engine Machinist

Schools offering related programs

12 of 14 shown

Earnings are College Scorecard medians for that program, 1 and 2 years after completion. A dash means the Department suppressed the cell or the campus is not in the field file.

InstitutionProgramTuitionAdmitGrad 6-yrEarnings

Minneapolis Community and Technical College

Minneapolis, MN · Public

Engine Machinist

47.0615

$5,900100%28%

1 yr $106,421

2 yr —

Associate · CIP 47.06

Northern Virginia Community College

Annandale, VA · Public

Engine Machinist

47.0615

$5,700100%35%

1 yr $38,289

2 yr $33,993

Associate · CIP 47.06

Minnesota State University Moorhead

Moorhead, MN · Public

Engine Machinist

47.0615

$9,80071%61%

1 yr $35,060

2 yr $30,409

Certificate · CIP 47.06

Century College

White Bear Lake, MN · Public

Engine Machinist

47.0615

$6,000100%31%

1 yr $32,391

2 yr $29,685

Certificate · CIP 47.06

Saint Paul College

St. Paul, MN · Public

Engine Machinist

47.0615

$6,100100%29%

1 yr $29,685

2 yr $36,560

Certificate · CIP 47.06

University of Minnesota-Rochester

Rochester, MN · Public

Engine Machinist

47.0615

$14,20072%73%

1 yr —

2 yr —

Certificate · CIP 47.06

Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Coon Rapids, MN · Public

Engine Machinist

47.0615

$5,800100%33%

1 yr —

2 yr —

Certificate · CIP 47.06

Rochester Community and Technical College

Rochester, MN · Public

Engine Machinist

47.0615

$6,200100%33%

1 yr —

2 yr —

Not reported

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, MN · Public

Engine Machinist

47.0615

$6,200100%38%

1 yr —

2 yr —

Not reported

Ridgewater College

Willmar, MN · Public

Engine Machinist

47.0615

$6,100100%36%

1 yr —

2 yr —

Not reported

Minnesota West Community and Technical College

Granite Falls, MN · Public

Engine Machinist

47.0615

$6,000100%37%

1 yr —

2 yr —

Not reported

Anoka Technical College

Anoka, MN · Public

Engine Machinist

47.0615

$6,300100%48%

1 yr —

2 yr —

Not reported