Assembles fabricated parts of small or light subassemblies and completes units.
Fits, tests, and calibrates parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product specifications. Identifies and sorts units that fail quality standards. May disassemble units to repair or refit parts as necessary. Operates hand tools, power tools, and other manufacturing assembly line equipment to assemble units.
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Check each Light Assembler I skill and competencie below to view definitions.
Skill definition-Manufacturing mechanical components of a product using a variety of tools and equipment.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Explains how to apply basic mechanical drawings to the assembly process.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Installs components, subassemblies, and assembly casings using various tools.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Performs a mechanical assembly of products with complex functions.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Oversees the assembly of mechanical parts into complex finished products using relevant tools and equipment.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Establishes and implements technical assembly instructions for complex mechanical components.
Skill definition-Interpreting and visualizing engineering drawings or designs to determine the requirements needed in assembling components and developing products.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Identifies the notations included in reading technical drawings, such as dimensions and tolerances.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Identifies and complies with correct drawing scale and orientation.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Reads blueprints and assembly drawings to ensure conformance of products to their specifications.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Reviews blueprint specifications to determine the nature of problems in product components.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Implements best practice initiatives within the blueprint reading teams to strengthen their quality.
Skill definition-Establishing and implementing clear safety policies and procedures to effectively manage hazards and risks associated with the business operations.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Explains the importance the safety policies and procedures in reducing occupational risks.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Suggests amendments to the existing safety policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Summarizes the details of safety procedures including the statement of policy and reduction of hazard practices.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Oversees the implementation of safety initiatives in adherence to established policies and procedures.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Develops safety policies and procedures to control the risks associated with our business activities.
Skill definition-Ability to measure and test the properties or performance of developed products.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Lists raw material and finished good samples to perform product testing.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Reports product testing results to identify potential improvements according to agreed designs and standards.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Operates all products testing equipment necessary to obtain accurate results.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Oversees the testing of new products and components to achieve operating targets.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Improves internal processes to ensure reliability and predictability of product testing.
Skill definition-Demonstrating thorough knowledge of the industry's value chain, business, issues, trends, etc., and the ability to apply them appropriately.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Lists the industry's key players and leading companies.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Identifies internal and external resources that can provide additional industry knowledge.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Provides industry knowledge and expertise to maximize departmental efficiency and performance.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Raises peers' awareness of changes in industry environment and practices.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Monitors industry changes and communicates impacts to the management team.
Skill definition-Executing and completing a task with a high level of accuracy.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Lists best practices and tools to maintain high accuracy and thoroughness in the workplace.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Uses checklists to ensure that information goes out error-free.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Sets up processes to ensure delivery of high-quality work.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Employs techniques for motivating personnel to meet or exceed accuracy goals.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Leads the creation of tools for enhancing and assuring accuracy.
There are 8 hard skills for Light Assembler I, Mechanical Assembly, Blueprint Reading, Computer Controlled Machinery, etc.
2 general skills for Light Assembler I, Safety Policies and Procedures, Product Testing.
5 soft skills for Light Assembler I, Industry Knowledge, Attention to Detail, Time Management, etc.
While the list totals 15 distinct skills, it's important to note that not all are required to be mastered to the same degree. Some skills may only need a basic understanding, whereas others demand a higher level of expertise.
For instance, as a Light Assembler I, he or she needs to be proficient in Industry Knowledge, be proficient in Attention to Detail, and be proficient in Time Management.
