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Occupational Report for Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other (51-2099) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

All assemblers and fabricators not listed separately.

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Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other
Employment Outlook for Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other
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 somewhat higher than the regional average.

Despite declining employment, reasonable employment opportunities exist largely due to the need to fill replacement job openings.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other There are 17 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 17 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Production Tech (Operator) IV (Fhd) (1757) 3/31/10 Hillsboro DOE
Production Tech (Operator) III (Fhd) (1753 ) 3/31/10 Hillsboro DOE
Prod Tech (Operator) III (Fhn ) (1755) 3/31/10 Hillsboro DOE
Aluminum Boat Rigger 5/18/10 Medford $10.00/hr to $18.00/hr DOE
Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing Worker 6/23/10 Pendleton $12.00/hr DOE
Project Manager 6/24/10 Portland $23.00/hr to $25.00/hr DOE
Production Tech (Operator) IV (Fhd) (1757) 7/8/10 Hillsboro DOE
Part Time Temporary Assembler 7/15/10 Hillsboro $10.00/hr to $12.50/hr DOE
Production Tech (Operator) III (Bhn & Bhd) (1873, 1948 ) 7/8/10 Hillsboro DOE
Production Tech (Operator) IV (Bhn) (1760) 7/8/10 Hillsboro DOE
Production Worker 7/26/10 Tualatin $9.50/hr to $10.50/hr
Production / Assembly 7/19/10 Portland DOE
Pattern Assembler 8/4/10 Portland $8.40/hr DOE
Assembler 8/3/10 Tualatin DOE
Fine Pitch Electronic Solderer 7/28/10 Salem $9.50/hr to $11.00/hr DOE
Semiconductor Wafer Fab Operator 8/24/10 Bend $11.00/hr to $16.00/hr DOE, Neg.
Machine Tool Builder 9/1/10 Newberg
Job Openings from the Web for Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 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 6 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 6 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
Mechanical Assemblers Needed 8/30/10 Canby Aerotek
Cabinet Maker, Helper/Driver 8/28/10 Gresham
Wax Assembler 8/27/10 Molalla
Assembler Ii 8/25/10 Gresham
Assembly / Packagers 8/13/10 Portland
Optics Assembler 8/5/10 Beaverton Kelly Services
State of Oregon License Information for Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $9.20 $10.51 $13.17 $17.74 $23.17 $14.80 $30,773
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 10.43 12.76 14.54 16.32 19.58 14.73 30,625
Multnomah / Washington 9.30 10.80 14.12 21.09 24.66 16.07 33,427
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 8.92 9.68 12.71 16.39 19.49 13.48 28,023
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 8.73 10.31 12.16 14.32 15.89 12.52 26,026
Lane 9.01 9.81 11.53 14.64 19.94 13.12 27,302
Douglas 10.05 11.75 13.54 15.17 16.63 13.36 27,798
Coos / Curry 8.41 9.34 10.53 12.31 16.97 11.44 23,814
Jackson / Josephine 8.95 9.76 12.66 15.31 17.41 12.75 26,522
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 9.51 10.50 12.24 14.23 16.12 12.57 26,141
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 10.39 11.70 13.75 16.12 19.56 14.32 29,789
Klamath / Lake 8.71 9.14 9.89 12.00 14.32 10.87 22,617
Morrow / Umatilla 9.17 10.20 11.74 13.65 15.20 11.88 24,710
Clackamas 9.99 11.15 13.43 15.62 18.24 13.83 28,767
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 4,890 4,792 -98 -2.0% 0 109 109
Multnomah / Washington 2,470 2,035 -435 -17.6% 0 51 51
Lane 511 522 11 2.2% 1 12 13
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 396 411 15 3.8% 2 9 11
Clackamas 313 328 15 4.8% 2 7 9
Jackson / Josephine 248 265 17 6.9% 2 6 8
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 246 278 32 13.0% 3 6 9
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 160 165 5 3.1% 1 4 4
Morrow / Umatilla 136 138 2 1.5% 0 3 3
Douglas 107 104 -3 -2.8% 0 2 2
Klamath / Lake 59 64 5 8.5% 1 1 2
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 44 47 3 6.8% 0 1 1
Baker / Union / Wallowa 36 33 -3 -8.3% 0 1 1
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 34 37 3 8.8% 0 1 1
Coos / Curry 34 37 3 8.8% 0 1 1
Grant / Harney / Malheur 30 23 -7 -23.3% 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.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 4,890
Total, All Industries Private 4,883
Manufacturing Private 3,251
Wood Product Manufacturing Private 851
Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing Private 505
Other Wood Product Manufacturing Private 322
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing Private 88
Plastics Product Manufacturing Private 75
Primary Metal Manufacturing Private 155
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Private 163
Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing Private 63
Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Private 53
Machinery Manufacturing Private 175
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing Private 45
Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing Private 73
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing Private 49
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Private 928
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Private 487
Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing Private 129
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing Private 47
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing Private 204
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing Private 184
Household and Institutional Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing Private 106
Other Furniture Related Product Manufacturing Private 54
Miscellaneous Manufacturing Private 548
Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing Private 528
Wholesale Trade Private 259
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods Private 216
Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers Private 128
Retail Trade Private 380
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers Private 53
Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Stores Private 46
Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores Private 51
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book, and Music Stores Private 60
Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Stores Private 60
General Merchandise Stores Private 82
Other General Merchandise Stores Private 48
Miscellaneous Store Retailers Private 68
Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers Private 60
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 76
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services Private 39
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Private 716
Administrative and Support Services Private 716
Employment Services Private 716
Health Care and Social Assistance Private 84
Social Assistance Private 79
Vocational Rehabilitation Services Private 79
Educational Requirements for Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 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 and Fabricators, All Other
  • Apply Adhesives
  • Apply Independent Judgment In Assembly Procedures
  • Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
  • Apply Statistical Process Control (Spc)
  • Assemble Metal Components
  • Assemble Small Objects And Parts
  • Assemble Wooden Components
  • Build Wooden Objects Such As Doors, Sashes, And Furniture
  • Distinguish Colors
  • Hand Pack Products For Shipment
  • 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 Precision Measuring Devices, Tools And Equipment
  • Operate Specialized Metal Shaping Machines
  • Perform Basic Assembly
  • Perform Repetitive Tasks In Assembly Setting
  • Read Production Layouts
  • Read Schematics And Specifications
  • Set Up And Operate Drilling Machines
  • 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
Schools and Training Providers for Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other No programs of training are associated with this occupation.
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Klamath Community College
Lane Community College
Portland Community College
Rogue Community College