Assembles fabricated parts to large or heavy subassemblies and completes units.
Fits, tests, and calibrates parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product specifications. Conducts welding, riveting, and trimming of parts to fit or align components. Uses hand and power tools, jigs, fixtures, and other assembly equipment.
Salary.com identifies five increasing levels of proficiency for each skill/competency. Some jobs require only a relatively low level of proficiency in each skill/competency, while other jobs will require a more advanced level of proficiency in the same skill/competency. These levels rate the degree of proficiency (skill level, expertise) we expect the incumbent to perform in the given skill/competency for the given job. Note that we intentionally do not associate timeframes or years of experience in performing the skill/competency because that can be misleading. Proficiency levels identify what the incumbent knows and can do rather than how long they have been doing it. Also, note that the proficiency levels are cumulative, e.g., a level 4 proficiency implies the ability to perform all the behaviors at the lower levels.
Check each Heavy Assembler 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)
Discusses how to interpret parts manuals instructions and mechanical blueprints.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Assists in mechanical fastening, assembly, and packaging of fuel and components.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Helps staff use various tools following appropriate methods and procedures.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Handles incident reports and service requests related to mechanical technology.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Develops mechanical assemblies, assembly processes, and improvement procedures.
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)
Explains how the use of technology has changed how we read blueprints.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Compiles the blueprints together to distribute them to the other readers in an organized manner.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Performs product inspection by reading and interpreting blueprints according to specifications.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Provides hands-on guidance to staff in developing and reading computer-aided design blueprints.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Establishes blueprint reading procedures to ensure parts met quality and specification requirements.
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)
Discusses the possible work hazards for not complying with safety policies and procedures.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Records performed tasks according to the specified safety policies and procedures.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Implements departmental safety policies and procedures to ensure a hazard-free work environment.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Modifies our existing safety policies and procedures to meet regulatory requirements and standards.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Designs and delivers training programs to educate employees on our updated safety policies and procedures.
Skill definition-Ability to measure and test the properties or performance of developed products.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Follows data and test methodologies for product report testing.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Records the results of completed repairs and testing of products for workplace inspections.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Maintains quality standards by inspecting and testing finished products to ensure conformance with specifications.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Negotiates with appropriate stakeholders to resolve issues identified during product testing.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Creates product testing approaches and activities to determine vulnerabilities and reduce overall risk.
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)
Explains the industry's essential products and services.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Gathers market and customer needs to provide input for product and service solutions.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Implements and troubleshoots the industry-specific technical tools and systems.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Monitors the industry regulatory trends and changes to ensure compliance.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Leads the research and discussion on industry-specific issues and challenges.
Skill definition-Executing and completing a task with a high level of accuracy.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Identifies the procedures for making sure that results are mistake-free.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Records all appointments on the calendar to easily track daily activities.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Reviews and analyzes the accuracy of data and details.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Designs systems to help the team organize and track details and project progress.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Develops best practices for identifying and correcting errors, oversights, and omissions.
There are 8 hard skills for Heavy Assembler, Mechanical Assembly, Blueprint Reading, Computer Controlled Machinery, etc.
4 general skills for Heavy Assembler, Safety Policies and Procedures, Product Testing, Bill of Materials, etc.
5 soft skills for Heavy Assembler, Industry Knowledge, Attention to Detail, Time Management, etc.
While the list totals 17 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 Heavy Assembler, he or she needs to be proficient in Industry Knowledge, be proficient in Attention to Detail, and be proficient in Time Management.
