8139- ASSEMBLERS AND ROUTINE OPERATIVES N.E.C.

Job Title: 

ASSEMBLERS AND ROUTINE OPERATIVES N.E.C.

Alternate Titles: 

Assembler,Gluer (furniture mfr),Paint line operator,Production assistant,Riveter (soft toy mfr)

Job Description: 

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

Education: 

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.
Refer The S/NVQ framework for more details

NS-SEC: 

The simplified NS-SEC analytic class for this code is 7
The simplified NS-SEC operational category for this code is 13.2
Refer The National Statistics Socio-economic Classification for more details

Tasks: 


  • 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.
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Source Of Info: 

Office of National Statistics UK