Occupation

832231 Product Assembler

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
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Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

832231 Product Assembler

Puts together components and subassemblies that go into the mass production of jewellery and precious metal articles, joinery products, metal products, electrical and electronic equipment, automotive components, and other goods in a factory or production line.

Specialisations

  • Automotive Assembler
  • Electrical and Electronic Assembler

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 5: AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 5: NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education

Main tasks

  • Interprets work orders, specifications, diagrams, and drawings to determine assembly instructions and materials needed
  • Gathers, organises, and aligns parts and components for assembly, and bolts, screws, or rivets components together
  • Assembles components and subassemblies, either by hand or by using power tools, soldering, or micro-welding equipment
  • Checks that sub-assemblies are securely connected and meet the required specifications for further assembly in production line
  • Identifies and resolves any issues or defects in the assembly process