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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 2006 employment is estimated to be 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 somewhat higher than the statewide average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist largely due to the need to fill replacement job openings.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings for Assemblers And Fabricators, All Other There are 12 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 12 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Cleaning Helper 11/13/09 Albany $9.25/hr to $9.30/hr
Production Operator (Lead) - Module (Bhn) 10/27/09 Hillsboro DOE
Production Operator (Lead) - Module (Bhd) 10/27/09 Hillsboro DOE
Production Operator (Lead) - Module (Fhn) 10/27/09 Hillsboro DOE
Production Operator (Lead) - Module (Fhd) 10/27/09 Hillsboro DOE
Production Worker 10/13/09 Tualatin $10.50/hr to $11.00/hr
Food/Beverage Canline Assembly Maintainer 9/28/09 Portland $25.00/hr DOE
Production Assembler Iv 9/3/09 Tualatin
Production Assembler V 9/3/09 Tualatin
Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing Worker 8/25/09 Pendleton $12.00/hr DOE
Aluminum Boat Welder / Fabricator 7/19/09 Oakridge $9.00/hr to $20.00/hr DOE
Plastic Fabricator 1, 2 Or 3 7/14/09 Tigard $10.00/hr to $20.00/hr DOE
State of Oregon License Information for Assemblers And Fabricators, All Other No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Assemblers And Fabricators, All Other
Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $9.14 $10.37 $12.88 $16.07 $22.34 $14.22 $29,592
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 10.51 11.46 12.85 15.05 18.26 13.56 28,214
Multnomah / Washington 9.23 10.60 13.85 20.62 24.50 15.67 32,578
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 8.88 9.55 12.21 14.81 16.27 12.44 25,873
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 9.12 10.47 11.85 14.29 17.41 12.57 26,143
Lane 9.00 9.83 11.53 13.81 17.34 12.21 25,391
Douglas 9.60 11.23 13.30 15.26 18.50 13.48 28,041
Coos / Curry 8.43 9.62 11.43 13.97 18.89 12.38 25,752
Jackson / Josephine 8.89 9.56 12.05 14.67 17.20 12.34 25,679
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 9.50 10.77 12.14 14.12 15.84 12.44 25,859
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 10.53 12.82 14.10 15.39 16.61 13.96 29,042
Clackamas 10.10 11.44 13.45 15.34 18.70 14.15 29,427
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Assemblers And Fabricators, All Other
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 5,257 5,625 368 7.0% 37 141 178
Multnomah / Washington 2,580 2,845 265 10.3% 27 70 97
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 805 845 40 5.0% 4 21 25
Lane 598 668 70 11.7% 7 16 23
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 366 368 2 0.5% 0 10 10
Jackson / Josephine 350 389 39 11.1% 4 10 14
Clackamas 253 286 33 13.0% 3 7 10
Douglas 169 179 10 5.9% 1 5 6
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 108 113 5 4.6% 1 3 3
Morrow / Umatilla 76 84 8 10.5% 1 2 3
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 50 56 6 12.0% 1 1 2
Klamath / Lake 46 53 7 15.2% 1 1 2
Grant / Harney / Malheur 44 25 -19 -43.2% 0 1 1
Coos / Curry 37 39 2 5.4% 0 1 1
Baker / Union / Wallowa 34 34 0 0.0% 0 1 1
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 29 30 1 3.4% 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 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 5,257
Total, All Industries Private 5,251
Construction Private 45
Construction of Buildings Private 45
Residential Building Construction Private 45
Manufacturing Private 3,811
Wood Product Manufacturing Private 940
Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing Private 538
Other Wood Product Manufacturing Private 378
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing Private 126
Plastics Product Manufacturing Private 126
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Private 206
Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing Private 93
Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Private 55
Machinery Manufacturing Private 197
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing Private 58
Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing Private 82
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing Private 63
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing Private 44
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Private 1,450
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Private 932
Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing Private 143
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing Private 60
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing Private 197
Ship and Boat Building Private 84
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing Private 244
Household and Institutional Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing Private 162
Other Furniture Related Product Manufacturing Private 57
Miscellaneous Manufacturing Private 407
Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing Private 391
Wholesale Trade Private 206
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods Private 128
Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers Private 65
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods Private 78
Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers Private 45
Retail Trade Private 425
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers Private 66
Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Stores Private 52
Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores Private 93
Home Furnishings Stores Private 60
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book, and Music Stores Private 63
Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Stores Private 63
General Merchandise Stores Private 70
Department Stores Private 70
Miscellaneous Store Retailers Private 94
Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers Private 61
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 86
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services Private 49
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Private 559
Administrative and Support Services Private 559
Employment Services Private 559
Health Care and Social Assistance Private 67
Social Assistance Private 64
Vocational Rehabilitation Services Private 64
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