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Occupational Report for Assemblers, Multi-task or Team (51-2092) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
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Work as part of a team having responsibility for assembling an entire product or component of a product. Team assemblers can perform all tasks conducted by the team in the assembly process and rotate through all or most of them rather than being assigned to a specific task on a permanent basis. May participate in making management decisions affecting the work. Team leaders who work as part of the team should be included. Exclude assemblers (51-2011 through 51-2099) who continuously perform the same task.

Employment Outlook for Assemblers, Multi-task or Team
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Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be much larger than the regional average. Regional employment is expected to decline in this occupation between 2008 and 2018. Total job openings are projected to be much higher than the regional average.

Despite declining employment, reasonable employment opportunities exist largely due to the need to fill replacement job openings.
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Current Employment Department Job Openings for Assemblers, Multi-task or Team
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There are 16 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 16 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Assembler 6/1/10 Milwaukie $9.00/hr to $10.00/hr DOE
Assembler II 4/29/10 Milwaukie DOE
Production Assembler 7/7/10 Tualatin
Production Technician (Oper) I (Bhd) - Module (1876) 7/8/10 Hillsboro DOE
Production Assembler 8/6/10 Tualatin
Assembler - (Day Shift) 8/9/10 Newberg DOE
Assembler-Retail 8/5/10 Woodburn $8.90/hr
HVAC Assembler 8/9/10 Tualatin $10.50/hr
Fulfillment Team Leader-Hillsboro, OR 8/14/10 Hillsboro
Clean Room Associate 8/19/10 Corvallis $10.00/hr to $10.50/hr DOE
Assembly Manufacturer 8/19/10 Tigard $8.75/hr
Mechanical Assembler 8/20/10 Hillsboro $11.00/hr
Production Assembler 8/21/10 Tualatin
Assembler I (10-050) 8/25/10 Milwaukie $9.19/hr to $11.81/hr
Production Worker 8/24/10 La Pine $8.50/hr
Production Assembly A234/A235 8/31/10 Gresham $8.75/hr to $9.00/hr
Job Openings from the Web for Assemblers, Multi-task or Team
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The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 5 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 5 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
HVAC Assemblers 8/14/10 Tualatin Aerotek
HVAC ASSEMBLER 8/11/10 Tualatin
Assembler 8/10/10 Wilsonville Express Employment Professionals
Production/ Assembly 7/27/10 Tualatin Express Employment Professionals
Assembly 6/17/10 Tigard
State of Oregon License Information for Assemblers, Multi-task or Team
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No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Assemblers, Multi-task or Team
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Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)		 Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)		 75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $10.04 $11.40 $13.61 $15.91 $18.68 $13.90 $28,910
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 9.77 11.41 14.38 16.84 18.98 14.33 29,820
Multnomah / Washington 9.84 11.00 12.98 15.89 19.21 13.81 28,723
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 10.00 11.53 13.71 16.35 18.93 14.00 29,119
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 9.04 9.94 12.81 14.66 17.28 12.76 26,540
Lane 10.27 11.23 13.03 15.50 18.48 13.59 28,259
Jackson / Josephine 9.90 10.95 13.07 14.98 16.24 13.03 27,097
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 10.45 11.50 13.83 16.83 18.76 14.13 29,402
Klamath / Lake 9.06 9.96 11.77 16.41 19.05 13.11 27,268
Morrow / Umatilla 12.42 13.47 14.55 15.61 16.24 14.32 29,801
Baker / Union / Wallowa 12.39 13.38 14.80 17.31 19.09 15.18 31,569
Clackamas 10.61 12.67 14.49 16.80 19.15 14.71 30,592
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Regional Employment Projections for Assemblers, Multi-task or Team
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Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 9,323 8,905 -418 -4.5% 0 205 205
Multnomah / Washington 2,896 2,903 7 0.2% 1 65 66
Lane 1,440 1,234 -206 -14.3% 0 30 30
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 1,394 1,422 28 2.0% 3 32 35
Clackamas 774 777 3 0.4% 0 18 18
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 529 597 68 12.9% 7 13 20
Jackson / Josephine 505 517 12 2.4% 1 12 13
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 456 472 16 3.5% 2 10 12
Baker / Union / Wallowa 412 351 -61 -14.8% 0 9 9
Morrow / Umatilla 293 212 -81 -27.6% 0 6 6
Douglas 185 112 -73 -39.5% 0 3 3
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 86 95 9 10.5% 1 2 3
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 59 64 5 8.5% 1 1 2
Klamath / Lake 47 49 2 4.3% 0 1 1
Coos / Curry 36 37 1 2.8% 0 1 1
Grant / Harney / Malheur 20 20 0 0.0% 0 1 1

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
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Industries of Employment for Assemblers, Multi-task or Team
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Industry
Click links to view infoUSA employers		 Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 9,323
Total, All Industries Private 9,323
Manufacturing Private 8,228
Food Manufacturing Private 239
Grain and Oilseed Milling Private 78
Wood Product Manufacturing Private 1,297
Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing Private 203
Other Wood Product Manufacturing Private 1,091
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing Private 647
Plastics Product Manufacturing Private 637
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing Private 72
Primary Metal Manufacturing Private 136
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Private 671
Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing Private 144
Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing Private 280
Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Private 161
Machinery Manufacturing Private 726
Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing Private 104
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing Private 167
Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing Private 137
Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing Private 229
Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing Private 89
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing Private 573
Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing Private 186
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing Private 268
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing Private 87
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing Private 114
Electrical Equipment Manufacturing Private 91
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Private 2,126
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Private 779
Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing Private 954
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing Private 131
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing Private 122
Ship and Boat Building Private 117
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing Private 514
Household and Institutional Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing Private 304
Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing Private 85
Other Furniture Related Product Manufacturing Private 125
Miscellaneous Manufacturing Private 935
Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing Private 451
Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing Private 484
Wholesale Trade Private 338
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods Private 209
Lumber and Other Construction Materials Merchant Wholesalers Private 126
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods Private 124
Retail Trade Private 262
Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores Private 132
Home Furnishings Stores Private 84
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers Private 89
Building Material and Supplies Dealers Private 89
Transportation and Warehousing Private 83
Warehousing and Storage Private 83
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Private 311
Administrative and Support Services Private 311
Employment Services Private 311
Educational Requirements for Assemblers, Multi-task or Team
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Workers must have moderate-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Assemblers, Multi-task or Team
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  • Apply Independent Judgment In Assembly Procedures
  • Apply Protective Coatings
  • Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
  • Apply Technical Information To Manufacturing And Industrial Activities
  • Assemble Electrical Equipment
  • Assemble Electronic Equipment
  • Assemble Gear Systems
  • Assemble Metal Components
  • Assemble Small Objects And Parts
  • Assemble Wooden Components
  • Coordinate Production Materials And Processes
  • Coordinate Teams
  • Distinguish Colors
  • Hand Pack Products For Shipment
  • Inspect Components During Manufacturing
  • Maintain Consistent Quality
  • Maneuver Heavy Objects
  • Operate Buff And Polishing Machine
  • Operate Cranes, Hoists, Or Mechanical Booms
  • Operate Hand And Power Woodworking Tools Such As Sanders, Routers, And Miters
  • Operate Packaging Machine
  • Operate Precision Measuring Devices, Tools And Equipment
  • Operate Specialized Metal Shaping Machines
  • Perform Basic Assembly
  • Perform Repetitive Tasks In Assembly Setting
  • Prepare And Package Goods For Shipment
  • Read Manufacturing Outlines For Electronic Products
  • Read Production Layouts
  • Read Schematics And Specifications
  • Solder Electronic Components Or Electrical Connections
  • Sort Raw Materials Used In Manufacturing
  • Sustain Output Levels Of Assembled Items
  • Test Mechanical Products And Equipment After Repair Or Assembly
  • Understand Manufacturing Methods And Techniques
  • Use Acetylene Torch
  • Use Algebra
  • Use Basic Mathematics
  • Use Geometry
  • Use Metric System
  • Weigh And Package Products
  • Work As A Team Member
  • Wrap And Label Products
Schools and Training Providers for Assemblers, Multi-task or Team
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No programs of training are associated with this occupation.
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Assemblers, Multi-task or Team
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No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations
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The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Assemblers, Multi-task or Team matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Assemblers And Fabricators, All Other 59%
Engine And Other Machine Assemblers 45%
Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers 42%
Electrical And Electronic Equipment Assemblers 41%
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, And Systems Assemblers 38%
Fiberglass Laminators And Fabricators 30%
Lathe And Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, And Tenders, Metal And Plasti 30%