ISCO Major Group 8 Plant And Machine Operators And Assemblers

Definition
Plant And Machine Operators And Assemblers: Plant and machine operators and
assemblers operate and monitor industrial and agricultural machinery and equipment
on the spot or by remote control; drive and operate trains, motor vehicles and mobile
machinery and equipment; or assemble products from component parts according to
strict specifications and procedures. Competent performance in most occupations in
this major group requires skills at the second ISCO skill level.
The work mainly calls for experience with and an understanding of industrial and
agricultural machinery and equipment, as well as an ability to cope with machine-
paced operations and to adapt to technological innovations.
Tasks performed by plant and machine operators and assemblers usually include:
operating and monitoring mining or other industrial machinery and equipment for
processing metal, minerals, glass, ceramics, wood, paper or chemicals; operating
and monitoring machinery and equipment used to produce articles made of metal,
minerals, chemicals, rubber, plastics, wood, paper, textiles, fur or leather, and which
process foodstuffs and related products; driving and operating trains and motor
vehicles; driving, operating and monitoring mobile industrial and agricultural
machinery and equipment; and assembling products from component parts
according to strict specifications and procedures. Supervision of other workers may
be included.

ISCO SubMajor Group 82 Assemblers

Definition
Assemblers: Assemblers assemble prefabricated parts or components to form
subassemblies, products and equipment, according to procedures strictly laid down.
The products worked on may be moved from one worker to the next along assembly
lines. Competent performance in most occupations in this sub-major group requires
skills at the second ISCO skill level.
Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually include: assembling
components into various types of product and equipment, according to strictly laid
down procedures; reviewing work orders, specifications, diagrams and drawings to
determine materials needed and assembly instructions; recording production and
operational data on specified forms; inspecting and testing completed components
and assemblies, wiring installations and circuits; rejecting faulty assemblies and
components.

ISCO Minor Group 821 Assemblers

Definition
Assemblers: Assemblers assemble prefabricated parts or components to form
subassemblies, products and equipment, according to procedures strictly laid down.
The products worked on may be moved from one worker to the next along assembly
lines.
Tasks performed usually include: assembling components into various types of
product and equipment, according to procedures strictly laid down; reviewing work
orders, specifications, diagrams and drawings to determine materials needed and
assembly instructions; recording production and operational data on specified forms;
inspecting and testing completed components and assemblies, wiring installations
and circuits; rejecting faulty assemblies and components.

ISCO Unit Group 8211 Mechanical Machinery Assemblers

Definition
Mechanical Machinery Assemblers: Mechanical machinery assemblers assemble,
according to procedures strictly laid down, component parts of mechanical
machinery such as engines, motor vehicles, turbines and aircraft.
Tasks include -
(a) assembling and installing prefabricated parts or components to form
subassemblies, mechanical machinery, engines and finished motor vehicles;
(b) reviewing work orders, specifications, diagrams and drawings to determine
materials needed and assembly instructions;
(c) recording production and operational data on specified forms;
(d) inspecting and testing completed components and assemblies;
(e) rejecting faulty assemblies and components.
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Aircraft assembler
- Bench fitter (trucks)
- Engine assembler
- Engine installer
- Gearbox assembler
- Turbine assembler
- Vehicle assembler

ISCO Occupation Group 8211.1 Aircraft Assembler

Definition
 Aircraft Assembler: Aircraft assemblers use hand tools, power tools and other
equipment such as CNC machines or robots to construct, fit and install prefabricated
parts to manufacture fixed or rotary wing aircrafts and aircraft subassemblies such
as flight controls, aircraft skins, rigging and other mechanical systems etc. They read
and interpret blueprints. They operate control systems to determine functional
performance of the assemblies and adjust accordingly.

Essential Skills

 Read Engineering Drawings

 Assemble Metal Parts
 Use Power Tools
 Fasten Components
 Apply Health And Safety Standards
 Electromechanics
 Read Standard Blueprints
 Quality Standards
 Common Aviation Safety Regulations
 Mechanics
 Troubleshoot
 Aircraft Mechanics
 Operate Drill Press
 Align Components
 Apply Preliminary Treatment To Workpieces
 Ensure Equipment Availability
 Use Technical Documentation
 Wear Appropriate Protective Gear

Optional Skills

 Tend Riveting Machine

 Follow Safety Procedures When Working At Heights
 Tend Computer Numerical Control Lathe Machine
 Tend Cnc Grinding Machine
 Defense System
 Archive Documentation Related To The Work
 Cut Metal Products
 Keep Records Of Work Progress
 Record Test Data
 Tend Cnc Laser Cutting Machine
 Tend Cnc Metal Punch Press
 Engineering Principles
 Liaise With Engineers
 Perform Aircraft Maintenance
 Rivet Types
 Conduct Performance Tests
 Program A Cnc Controller
 Use Cam Software
 Use Welding Equipment
 Operate Handheld Riveting Equipment
 Inspect Quality Of Products
 Set Up Automotive Robot
 Use Testing Equipment
 Tend Cnc Drilling Machine
 Tend Cnc Milling Machine
 Engineering Processes
 Operate Lifting Equipment

Alternative Names

 Aircraft Rigging Assembler

 Plane Assembler
 Flight Control Assembler
 Aeroplane Assembler
 Aircraft Sub-Assembly Installer
 Aircraft Fitter
 Military Aircraft Assembler
 Jet Aircraft Assembler
 Aircraft Wing Assembler
 Flight Control Installer
 Helicopter Assembler
 Aircraft Mechanical Systems Installer
 Aircraft Fuselage Assembler
 Fixed Wing Aircraft
 Aircraft Structure Assembler

ISCO Specialization 8211.1.1 Aircraft Engine Assembler

Definition
Aircraft Engine Assembler: Aircraft engine assemblers build and install
prefabricated parts to form aircraft engines such as lightweight piston engines and
gas turbines. They review specifications and technical drawings to determine
materials and assembly instructions. They inspect and test the engines and reject
malfunctioning components.

Essential Skills

 Read Engineering Drawings

 Ensure Equipment Availability
 Apply Preliminary Treatment To Workpieces
 Use Technical Documentation
 Troubleshoot
 Use Power Tools
 Aircraft Mechanics
 Read Standard Blueprints
 Bolt Engine Parts
 Fasten Components
 Common Aviation Safety Regulations
 Mechanics
 Quality Standards
 Electromechanics
 Apply Health And Safety Standards
 Operation Of Different Engines
 Wear Appropriate Protective Gear
 Engine Components
 Ensure Aircraft Compliance With Regulation
 Align Components

Optional Skills

 Inspect Quality Of Products

 Repair Engines
 Engineering Principles
 Position Engine On Test Stand
 Send Faulty Equipment Back To Assembly Line
 Electronics Principles
 Liaise With Engineers
 Conduct Performance Tests
 Operate Lifting Equipment
 Electricity
 Tend Riveting Machine
 Record Test Data
 Write Records For Repairs
 Rivet Types
 Operate Soldering Equipment
 Use Cam Software
 Diagnose Defective Engines
 Calibrate Electronic Instruments
 Re-Assemble Engines
 Disassemble Engines
 Electronics
 Operate Handheld Riveting Equipment
 Set Up Automotive Robot
 Recognise Signs Of Corrosion
 Operate Precision Measuring Equipment
 Engineering Processes
 Keep Records Of Work Progress
 Operate Welding Equipment
 Use Testing Equipment
 Alternative Names

 Jet Aircraft Engine Builder

 Aeroplane Engine Builder
 Civilian Aircraft Engine Assembler
 Rotary Aircraft Engine Assembler
 Airplane Engine Assembler
 Military Aircraft Engine Builder
 Helicopter Engine Builder
 Jet Aircraft Engine Assembler
 Aeroplane Engine Assembler
 Helicopter Engine Assembler
 Airplane Engine Builder
 Light Aircraft Engine Builder
 Plane Engine Assembler
 Plane Engine Builder
 Light Aircraft Engine Assembler
 Rotary Aircraft Engine Builder
 Piston Aircraft Engine Assembler
 Civilian Aircraft Engine Builder
 Military Aircraft Engine Assembler
 Piston Aircraft Engine Builder