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Engine and Other Machine Assemblers in Illinois

Want to work as an Engine and Other Machine Assemblers in Illinois? Below are the key facts. Construct, assemble, or rebuild machines, such as engines, turbines, and similar equipment used in such industries as construction, extraction, textiles, and paper manufacturing.

What do Engine and Other Machine Assemblers Make in Illinois?

For a engine and other machine assemblers working in Illinois, wages run about $47,680 per year (or about $22.92/hour).Earnings range from $38,000 at the 10th percentile to $58,940 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$38,000	$18.27
25th percentile	$39,380	$18.93
Median (50th)	$47,680	$22.92
75th percentile	$48,530	$23.33
90th percentile	$58,940	$28.34

Location quotient — how concentrated this career is in Illinois nationwide is 0.64, indicating fewer engine and other machine assemblers per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, engine and other machine assemblers earn a median of $40,880 per year ($19.65/hour), above the Illinois median.

Employment Outlook

National employment for 460,218 engine and other machine assemblers in the U.S.. In Illinois alone, approximately 970 people work in this role. That’s more than the typical state, which employs around 370 engine and other machine assemblers.

Top Illinois Metros for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers

The largest metro-area employers of engine and other machine assemblers in Illinois.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	760	$47,680

Top States for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers Employment

The table below shows the states where the most engine and other machine assemblers work.

State	Number Employed
Indiana	5,730
Michigan	5,300
Ohio	3,710
Kentucky	3,020
Wisconsin	2,640
Alabama	1,800
Texas	1,760
California	1,670
North Carolina	1,670
New York	1,410
South Carolina	1,400
Illinois	970
Missouri	940
Florida	770
Virginia	770
South Dakota	590
Washington	390
Mississippi	370
Georgia	330
New Jersey	300

Highest-Paying States for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers

These states pay the most for engine and other machine assemblers.

State	Annual Median Salary
North Carolina	$75,560
Indiana	$73,540
New Hampshire	$67,950
Connecticut	$67,320
Ohio	$66,860
New Jersey	$63,060
Massachusetts	$62,440
Oregon	$61,270
Washington	$60,410
Wisconsin	$56,400

Skills

Key engine and other machine assemblers skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Important knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

Top abilities for engine and other machine assemblers, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

• Read and interpret assembly blueprints or specifications manuals, and plan assembly or building operations.
• Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, or conformance to customer specifications.
• Position or align components for assembly, manually or using hoists.
• Set and verify parts clearances.
• Verify conformance of parts to stock lists or blueprints, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
• Fasten or install piping, fixtures, or wiring and electrical components to form assemblies or subassemblies, using hand tools, rivet guns, or welding equipment.
• Remove rough spots and smooth surfaces to fit, trim, or clean parts, using hand tools or power tools.
• Lay out and drill, ream, tap, or cut parts for assembly.
• Rework, repair, or replace damaged parts or assemblies.
• Assemble systems of gears by aligning and meshing gears in gearboxes.
• Set up and operate metalworking machines, such as milling or grinding machines, to shape or fabricate parts.
• Maintain and lubricate parts or components.

Work Activities

• Handling and Moving Objects
• Controlling Machines and Processes
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
• Performing General Physical Activities
• Getting Information
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
• Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Dassault Systemes SolidWorks

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Related college programs include:

• Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Related Careers

Related occupations to engine and other machine assemblers include:

• Mechanical Engineers
• Boilermakers
• Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
• Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
• Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
• Rail Car Repairers

Also Known As

Air Conditioning Coil Assembler (AC Coil Assembler), Aircraft Engine Assembler, Aircraft Power Plant Assembler, Aircraft Powerplant Assembler, Assembler, Assembler Erector, Assembling Motor Builder, Assembly Line Worker, Automation Machine Builder, Automobile Engine Assembler, Automotive Production Worker, Bearing Ring Assembler, Blower and Compressor Assembler, Cell Technician, Clutch Housing Assembler.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 51-2031.00