Assemblers and routine operatives

£25,550

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

44 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2019 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

4.43%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c.

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 8139

Jobholders in this unit group perform assembly and routine operative tasks not elsewhere classified in MINOR GROUP 813: Assemblers and Routine Operatives.

Common tasks include:

follows instructions and drawings and positions components on work bench or in assembly machine;
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;
rejects faulty assembly components, inspects finished article for faults, monitors assembly machine operation and reports any faults;
applies enamel to jewellery and coats, lacquers, dips and touches up articles (other than ceramic);
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;
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.

(N.E.C. = not elsewhere classified)

Qualifications

There are no formal academic entry requirements, though some employers may require GCSEs/S grades. Some employers may set dexterity and aptitude tests for entrants. Normal colour vision may be required for some posts. NVQs/SVQs at Levels 1, 2 and 3 are available in a variety of areas.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

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