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
Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Motor vehicle mechanic- 7231
- Electromechanical equipment assembler- 8212
- Bicycle assembler- 8219
