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Occupational Report for Team Assemblers (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 Team Assemblers
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Statewide Employment Analysis 2006 employment is estimated to be much larger than the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat slower rate than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be much higher than the statewide average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist largely due to the need to fill replacement job openings.
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Current Job Openings for Team Assemblers
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There are 10 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 10 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Assembler I 2/9/10 Clackamas $9.19/hr to $11.81/hr DOE
Assembler Ii 2/9/10 Milwaukie $10.01/hr to $12.88/hr DOE
Assembler Iii 2/8/10 Milwaukie $11.48/hr to $15.53/hr DOE
Assembler Iv 2/8/10 Milwaukie $12.85/hr to $17.39/hr DOE
Maintenance Technician I - Cell (Fhn) 2/2/10 Hillsboro DOE
Rv Production Laborer 1/27/10 La Grande $9.63/hr
Assembly 1/14/10 Oregon City DOE
Production 12/14/09 Clackamas $9.99/hr to $10.00/hr
Shoemaker - Bottoming 11/10/09 Portland $10.00/hr
Assembler 11/4/09 Milwaukie $9.00/hr to $10.00/hr DOE
State of Oregon License Information for Team Assemblers
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No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Team Assemblers
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Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)		 Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)		 75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $10.03 $11.42 $13.62 $15.70 $18.55 $13.86 $28,817
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 11.24 13.11 14.65 16.37 19.33 14.96 31,098
Multnomah / Washington 9.68 10.84 12.77 15.85 19.23 13.71 28,516
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 9.76 11.09 13.13 15.34 18.26 13.44 27,960
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 8.89 9.76 13.57 15.82 18.23 13.29 27,650
Lane 10.60 11.66 13.58 15.54 18.60 14.02 29,157
Douglas 11.84 13.02 14.13 15.25 16.35 14.04 29,208
Jackson / Josephine 9.85 10.98 13.07 14.86 16.06 12.99 27,021
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 10.48 11.47 13.80 16.73 18.58 14.06 29,240
Klamath / Lake 8.99 9.78 11.39 15.45 18.29 12.51 26,013
Clackamas 10.77 12.49 14.26 16.41 18.91 14.56 30,277
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Regional Employment Projections for Team Assemblers
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Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 10,714 11,471 757 7.1% 76 287 363
Multnomah / Washington 2,810 3,121 311 11.1% 31 77 108
Lane 1,794 1,918 124 6.9% 12 48 60
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 1,380 1,466 86 6.2% 9 37 45
Clackamas 1,256 1,343 87 6.9% 9 34 42
Morrow / Umatilla 718 798 80 11.1% 8 20 28
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 588 638 50 8.5% 5 16 21
Baker / Union / Wallowa 575 666 91 15.8% 9 16 25
Jackson / Josephine 542 587 45 8.3% 5 15 19
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 524 516 -8 -1.5% 0 13 13
Douglas 104 126 22 21.2% 2 3 5
Klamath / Lake 90 98 8 8.9% 1 2 3
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 67 69 2 3.0% 0 2 2
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 53 53 0 0.0% 0 1 1
Coos / Curry 44 47 3 6.8% 0 1 2
Grant / Harney / Malheur 41 41 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 Team Assemblers
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Industry
Click links to view infoUSA employers		 Ownership 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 10,714
Total, All Industries Private 10,714
Manufacturing Private 9,367
Food Manufacturing Private 178
Wood Product Manufacturing Private 1,828
Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing Private 333
Other Wood Product Manufacturing Private 1,491
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing Private 814
Plastics Product Manufacturing Private 781
Primary Metal Manufacturing Private 98
Foundries Private 98
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Private 810
Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing Private 173
Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing Private 403
Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Private 150
Machinery Manufacturing Private 683
Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing Private 172
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing Private 203
Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing Private 128
Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing Private 101
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing Private 240
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing Private 160
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Private 2,941
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Private 1,189
Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing Private 1,569
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing Private 116
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing Private 868
Household and Institutional Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing Private 622
Other Furniture Related Product Manufacturing Private 177
Miscellaneous Manufacturing Private 714
Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing Private 391
Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing Private 323
Wholesale Trade Private 376
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods Private 249
Lumber and Other Construction Materials Merchant Wholesalers Private 114
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods Private 110
Retail Trade Private 227
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers Private 111
Building Material and Supplies Dealers Private 111
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Private 454
Administrative and Support Services Private 454
Employment Services Private 454
Other Services (except Public Administration) Private 130
Repair and Maintenance Private 130
Automotive Repair and Maintenance Private 130
Educational Requirements for Team Assemblers
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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 Team Assemblers
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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 Team Assemblers
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No programs of training are associated with this occupation.
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Team Assemblers
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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 Team Assemblers 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%
Structural Metal Fabricators And Fitters 30%
Production Workers, All Other 30%
Milling And Planing Machine Setters, Operators, And Tenders, Metal And Plastic 30%