We surveyed 1,078 machine assemblers to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical machine assembler. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a machine assembler?
Low
High
Working as a machine assembler typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a machine assembler?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a machine assembler typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a machine assembler?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically not very difficult to find a job as a machine assembler. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for machine assemblers.
Do machine assemblers work full-time or part-time?
88% of machine assemblers work in full-time roles while 12% work part-time.
Is being a machine assembler stressful?
Low
High
Machine assemblers tend not to find their jobs stressful, which likely contributes positively to career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as a machine assembler?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being a machine assembler.
How competitive is the workplace for machine assemblers?
Low
High
Competition at work is not common for machine assemblers.
Does being a machine assembler require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for machine assemblers.
Are machine assemblers allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Machine assemblers rarely get a chance to express themselves creatively.
Do machine assemblers have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
Machine assemblers tend to have a set and inflexible work schedule that they are unable to deviate from too much.
Is being a machine assembler physically demanding?
Low
High
Being a machine assembler may occasionally require demanding physical activity, which may make it not a suitable career choice for everyone.
Are machine assemblers exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
Machine assemblers tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.
Does being a machine assembler require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as a machine assembler.
Does being a good machine assembler require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
The ability to be compassion and empathetic isn't considered fundamental to success as a machine assembler.