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How to become engine and other machine assemblerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$53,710
25th–75th pct. $45,230–$74,920
Top pay (est.)
$101,100
Top 10% $77,750
Pay in 5 years
$60,400est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$67,900est.
$58,400–$78,800
Outlook score
33/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
27%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
−17.0%
2,100 openings / yr

How to become engine and other machine assemblers

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers

Key skills

Quality Control Analysis
3.2
Operations Monitoring
3.1
Reading Comprehension
3.1
Monitoring
3.0
Active Listening
3.0
Critical Thinking
3.0
Troubleshooting
3.0
Operation and Control
2.9

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Mechanical
4.7
Customer and Personal Service
3.8
Production and Processing
3.8
Education and Training
3.3
Engineering and Technology
3.1
Administration and Management
2.9
Mathematics
2.9
Public Safety and Security
2.7

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsControlling Machines and ProcessesPerforming General Physical ActivitiesUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsMaking Decisions and Solving Problems

Important abilities

VisualizationMultilimb CoordinationFinger DexterityManual DexterityControl PrecisionNear Vision

Education of workers

High school diploma
64%
Post-secondary certificate
13%
Less than high school
11%
Master's degree
7%
Some college
5%

Training before entry

None / short demo
33%
1–3 months
19%
Up to 1 month
15%
1–2 years
12%
6–12 months
10%
3–6 months
9%

Related work experience

6–12 months
24%
None
21%
1–2 years
14%
Over 10 years
11%
8–10 years
7%
Up to 1 month
7%
1–3 months
7%
2–4 years
4%
4–6 years
4%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as engine and other machine assemblers

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.