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What is an instrument panel assembler and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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ScoreInstrument Panel AssemblerUS Average
Salary
2.5

Avg. Salary $32,561

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
3.2
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.42%

Asian 19.37%

Black or African American 8.38%

Hispanic or Latino 16.55%

Unknown 2.54%

White 52.75%

Gender

female 60.00%

male 40.00%

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 an instrument panel assembler

  1. Explore instrument panel assembler education requirements

    Most common instrument panel assembler degrees

    High School Diploma

    36.4 %

    Associate

    27.3 %

    Bachelor's

    18.2 %
  2. Start to develop specific instrument panel assembler skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Instrument Panels35.95%
    Troubleshoot32.67%
    Assembly Line31.38%
  3. Complete relevant instrument panel assembler training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New instrument panel 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 an instrument panel assembler based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real instrument panel assembler resumes.
  4. Research instrument panel 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. Apply for instrument panel assembler jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an instrument panel 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 instrument panel assembler salary

The average instrument panel assembler salary in the United States is $32,561 per year or $16 per hour. Instrument panel assembler salaries range between $23,000 and $44,000 per year.

Average instrument panel assembler salary
$32,561 Yearly
$15.65 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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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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