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What is a final assembler and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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ScoreFinal AssemblerUS Average
Salary
2.6

Avg. Salary $33,796

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
8.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.60%

Asian 9.72%

Black or African American 12.00%

Hispanic or Latino 14.82%

Unknown 3.85%

White 59.01%

Gender

female 31.35%

male 68.65%

Age - 45
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 - 45
Stress level
3.8

Stress level is moderate

7.1 - high

Complexity level
4.1

Complexity level is basic

7 - challenging

Work life balance
5.0

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Final assembler career paths

Key steps to become a final assembler

  1. Explore final assembler education requirements

    Most common final assembler degrees

    High School Diploma

    44.9 %

    Associate

    21.1 %

    Diploma

    13.6 %
  2. Start to develop specific final assembler skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Quality Standards9.88%
    Basic Math9.51%
    Tape Measure8.47%
    Blueprint Specifications8.13%
    Dexterity7.79%
  3. Complete relevant final assembler training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New final 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 final assembler based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real final assembler resumes.
  4. Research final assembler duties and responsibilities

    • Participate and complete ISO 9000 QC training.
    • Document all procedures per ISO and FDA requirements.
    • Excel in interpreting detail aligning units using jigs and fixtures, and inspecting complete components to ensure conformance to specifications.
    • table see, radial, band, jig, reciprocating etc.
  5. Prepare your final assembler resume

    When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your final 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 final 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 final assembler jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a final 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 final assembler salary

The average final assembler salary in the United States is $33,796 per year or $16 per hour. Final assembler salaries range between $26,000 and $42,000 per year.

Average final assembler salary
$33,796 Yearly
$16.25 hourly

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Factory job I pretty much like any work ,always working on Factory


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Updated January 8, 2025

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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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