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What is a bench assembler and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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ScoreBench AssemblerUS Average
Salary
2.5

Avg. Salary $32,429

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
4.4
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.43%

Asian 6.71%

Black or African American 8.86%

Hispanic or Latino 18.71%

Unknown 2.59%

White 62.70%

Gender

female 32.47%

male 67.53%

Age - 51
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 51
Stress level
6.1

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.6

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
4.4

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a bench assembler

  1. Explore bench assembler education requirements

    Most common bench assembler degrees

    High School Diploma

    52.9 %

    Associate

    35.3 %

    Diploma

    5.9 %
  2. Start to develop specific bench assembler skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Jigs55.68%
    Assembly Line24.72%
    Hand Tools19.60%
  3. Complete relevant bench assembler training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New bench assemblers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a bench assembler based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real bench assembler resumes.
  4. Research bench assembler duties and responsibilities

    • Excel in interpreting detail aligning units using jigs and fixtures, and inspecting complete components to ensure conformance to specifications.
    • Decipher blueprints and schematic diagrams, install mechanical & electrical parts, brazing and soldering, and fabricate environmental chambers
  5. Prepare your bench assembler resume

    When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your bench assembler resume.

    You can use Zippia's AI resume builder to make the resume writing process easier while also making sure that you include key information that hiring managers expect to see on a bench assembler resume. You'll find resume tips and examples of skills, responsibilities, and summaries, all provided by Zippi, your career sidekick.

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  6. Apply for bench assembler jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a bench assembler job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average bench assembler salary

The average bench assembler salary in the United States is $32,429 per year or $16 per hour. Bench assembler salaries range between $23,000 and $44,000 per year.

Average bench assembler salary
$32,429 Yearly
$15.59 hourly

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A zippia user wrote a review on Mar 2022
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Factory job I pretty much like any work ,always working on Factory


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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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