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.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers to decrease by -17.0% between 2024 and 2034, from 33,500 to 27,800 jobs. Its estimate of 2,100 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($53,710), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
33,500
Projected employment (2034)
27,800
Projected change (2024–2034)
-17%
Annual openings (projected average)
2,100
Pay & Preparation
$53,710
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Operations Monitoring (3.38/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.12/5) • Quality Control Analysis (3.12/5) • Speaking (3/5) • Active Listening (3/5) • Monitoring (3/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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