Assemblers and Routine Operatives
Job holders in this unit group perform assembly and routine operative tasks.
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Core Tasks
- Performs miscellaneous painting and coating tasks not elsewhere classified including, staining articles, applying transfers, operating French polishing machines, removing surplus enamel from components and marking design outlines on articles.
- Sets up and operates machines to apply colour to wallpaper and to coat articles (other than ceramic) with paint, cellulose or other protective/ decorative material.
- Applies enamel to jewellery and coats, lacquers, dips and touches up articles (other than ceramic).
- Rejects faulty assembly components, inspects finished article for faults, monitors assembly machine operation and reports any faults.
- Assembles prepared components in sequence by soldering, bolting, fastening, spot-welding, screwing, nailing, stapling, dipping and fastening using power and hand tools or assembly machine.
- Follows instructions and drawings and positions components on work bench or in assembly machine.
Education Requirements
Level | Percentage |
Level 0 | 15.810143% |
Level 1 | 17.433519% |
Level 2 | 28.45702% |
Level 3 | 25.807051% |
Level 4-5 (Higher Education) | 6.663575% |
Level 6 (Bachelors) | 2.498454% |
Level 7 (Masters or equivalent) | 2.897341% |
Level 8 (Doctorate) | 0.4329% |
Salary Levels
£44,978.07
Potential Salary
£20,268.00
Entry Level Salary
£28,753.66
Average Salary
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