Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers: 
Assemble, fit, fasten, and install parts of airplanes, space vehicles, or missiles, such as tails, wings, fuselage, bulkheads, stabilizers, landing gear, rigging and control equipment, or heating and ventilating systems.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Manufacturing |
| Indiana Average Salary | |
| Average Time to Fill | 42 days |
| Typical Education | High school equivalency |
| Typical Experience | Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 11 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | -3.70 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 48 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | -15.08 % |
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Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Handling and Moving Objects
Assemble gear systems
Solder metal parts, piping, or components
Braze metal parts or components
Spot/tack weld materials
Weld metal parts and components
Solder parts or workpieces
Weld metal structures
Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly
Assemble electronic, electrical, or electromechanical equipment
Assemble electromechanical or hydraulic systems
Install attachments to machinery or related structures
Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment
Connect supply lines to production equipment or tools
Install mechanical equipment, components, or systems
Cast precision cast patterns, molds, or dies to form objects
Set-up specialized rigging
Cut pipe or piping material for gas, air, hydraulic, refrigeration, water, or steam lines
Cut metal or plastic material
Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing
Sand metal or plastic objects
File metal or plastic objects
Grind metal objects
Set mechanical or electrical controls or components
Bend tubing or conduit
Shape metal or plastic
Assemble machine tools, parts, or fixtures
Fabricate components for precision instruments
Assemble/Disassemble manufactured aircraft products by hand
Assemble metal or plastic parts or products
Mold metal or plastic materials through bending or straightening
Perform basic plumbing
Apply protective sealants or coatings
Position workpiece prior to welding
Dismantle/Reassemble rigging
Position machines, equipment, or structures
Solder metal parts, piping, or components
Braze metal parts or components
Spot/tack weld materials
Weld metal parts and components
Solder parts or workpieces
Weld metal structures
Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly
Assemble electronic, electrical, or electromechanical equipment
Assemble electromechanical or hydraulic systems
Install attachments to machinery or related structures
Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment
Connect supply lines to production equipment or tools
Install mechanical equipment, components, or systems
Cast precision cast patterns, molds, or dies to form objects
Set-up specialized rigging
Cut pipe or piping material for gas, air, hydraulic, refrigeration, water, or steam lines
Cut metal or plastic material
Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing
Sand metal or plastic objects
File metal or plastic objects
Grind metal objects
Set mechanical or electrical controls or components
Bend tubing or conduit
Shape metal or plastic
Assemble machine tools, parts, or fixtures
Fabricate components for precision instruments
Assemble/Disassemble manufactured aircraft products by hand
Assemble metal or plastic parts or products
Mold metal or plastic materials through bending or straightening
Perform basic plumbing
Apply protective sealants or coatings
Position workpiece prior to welding
Dismantle/Reassemble rigging
Position machines, equipment, or structures
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Conduct tests to locate mechanical system malfunction
Level machines, equipment, or structures
Align machines, equipment, or structures
Replace malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
Replace worn equipment components
Perform hydraulic plumbing
Adjust clearances of mechanical or electrical components or parts
Clean industrial, production, or manufacturing tools, equipment, or machinery
Repair cargo or passenger vehicle
Repair aircraft ignition systems
Repair specialized rigging
Repair aircraft propulsion systems
Lubricate machinery, equipment, or parts
Apply lubricants or coolants to workpieces
Repair malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
Adjust clearances of vehicle body parts or components
Level machines, equipment, or structures
Align machines, equipment, or structures
Replace malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
Replace worn equipment components
Perform hydraulic plumbing
Adjust clearances of mechanical or electrical components or parts
Clean industrial, production, or manufacturing tools, equipment, or machinery
Repair cargo or passenger vehicle
Repair aircraft ignition systems
Repair specialized rigging
Repair aircraft propulsion systems
Lubricate machinery, equipment, or parts
Apply lubricants or coolants to workpieces
Repair malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
Adjust clearances of vehicle body parts or components
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| Skill or Certification | Certi - fication | Certification | Hard to Fill | Expensive to Fill |
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| Budgeting | ||||
| Aircraft Maintenance | ||||
| Aerospace Industry Knowledge | ||||
| Assembly / Fabrication Of Wire Harnesses | ||||
| Project Management | ||||
| Aircraft Electrical Systems | ||||
| Quality Assurance and Control | ||||
| Power Plant Operations | ||||
| Mechanical Engineering |
