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Team Assembler

💰 Earn $39K-$58K

📚 High School Diploma or GED

⏱️ 6–12 Month Training

📈 4.6% Job Growth

Ideal for those who enjoy hands-on work and being part of a collaborative team.
Contribute to creating quality products that impact everyday life.
Rotate tasks to gain diverse skills and keep work engaging.

What Team Assemblers DoWork 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. Includes team leaders who work as part of the team.

Perform quality checks on products and parts.
Review work orders and blueprints to ensure work is performed according to specifications.
Rotate through all the tasks required in a particular production process.
Determine work assignments and procedures.
Supervise assemblers and train employees on job procedures.

Team Assemblers Education, Salary, and Growth

Minimum EducationHigh School Diploma or GED

Career ProspectsGood (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time6 months to 1 year

Job Openings29,600 Annually

Median Earnings

$46,720 in California

$44,040 Nationally

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Is This Career Right For You?

YOU Like

Influencing or leading others
Using data or completing tasks
Working with my hands

you value

Having support
Job security
Personal relationships

you are skilled in

Operation and Control
Operations Monitoring
Speaking
Monitoring
Critical Thinking
Active Listening

Go Deeper: Team Assemblers Explained

Team AssemblerExplore career pathways, key skills, and what each role has to offer.

How Do You Train for This Career?

Learn about the education and training paths that can lead to this career — and what to expect from each one.

Associate's DegreeAn associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

🎓 College

⏱️ Finish in 2-3 years

ApprenticeshipAn apprenticeship typically offers a combination of hands-on training and classroom instruction, leading to practical skills, industry-specific knowledge, and the potential for long-term employment in a specific trade or profession.

🎓 Paid Work

⏱️ Finish in 2-5 years

Vocational SchoolA vocational school typically equips students with specialized skills and practical training in specific trades or occupations, enhancing their employability and providing direct pathways to relevant careers.

🎓 Skills-Focused

⏱️ Finish in 6 months - 2 years

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