Assembler vs Machinist

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Pay

Assembler

$44,700 typical, a year

Most Assemblers earn $39,500 to $49,900 a year.

From 1,514 postings that list pay

6,453 open jobs now

Assembler salaries Assembler jobs

Machinist

$61,400 typical, a year

Most Machinists earn $54,100 to $68,600 a year.

From 1,013 postings that list pay

3,958 open jobs now

Machinist salaries Machinist jobs

Machinists typically earn about $16,600 more a year than Assemblers.

What each one does

Assembler

  • Assemble products and components according to specifications.
  • Use hand tools and power tools to complete assembly tasks.
  • Perform quality inspections to ensure products meet standards.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area.
  • Follow safety guidelines and company procedures.
  • Complete documentation for production and quality records.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Machinist

  • Set up and operate CNC machines to produce precision components.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
  • Inspect machined parts using precision measuring instruments and gauges.
  • Load and unload materials, parts, and workpieces into machines.
  • Perform basic machine maintenance and routine cleaning of equipment.
  • Troubleshoot machine issues and make adjustments to maintain quality standards.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Skills employers ask for

Assembler

Asked for in both

  • High School Diploma 4 in 10 postings
  • Blueprint Reading 1 in 10 postings
  • Calipers 1 in 20 postings

More common in Assembler postings

  • Mechanical Assembly 2 in 10 postings
  • Solder 1 in 10 postings
  • Manufacturing 1 in 10 postings
  • Quality Standards 1 in 10 postings
  • Electrical Assembly 1 in 15 postings
  • Electrical Wiring 1 in 15 postings
  • PPE Usage 1 in 20 postings

Machinist

Asked for in both

  • High School Diploma 4 in 10 postings
  • Blueprint Reading 4 in 10 postings
  • Calipers 3 in 10 postings

More common in Machinist postings

  • CNC Machining 6 in 10 postings
  • Precision Measuring 3 in 10 postings
  • Tooling 2 in 10 postings
  • Machining 2 in 10 postings
  • Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing 2 in 10 postings
  • CNC Programming 2 in 10 postings
  • G-code 2 in 10 postings

Out of each role's current postings.

Open jobs

Assembler

  • Electrical Assembler

    Westinghouse Electric Company
    $23.4 - $27.9/hr Employer stated
    Shoreview, US Onsite
    MultimeterElectrical SchematicsSolderProgrammable Logic Controllers (PLCs)Electrical Wiring +4
    Mid level · 2+ yrs exp 7 hours ago
    Apply

  • Chamber Assembler - 1st Shift

    Unnamed employer
    Pay not stated AKF - 1725 Winona - Winona, MN 55987
    Band SawLean ManufacturingVacuum SystemsRivet Gun OperationPneumatic +2
    8 hours ago
    Apply

  • Assembler/Bench Technician

    Emerson Electric
    Pay not stated Edgewood, NY, United States Onsite
    Electrical Assembly
    1 day ago
    Apply

Machinist

  • CNC Assembly

    Tangent Technologies
    $18/hr Employer stated
    Montgomery, IL
    CalipersG-codePneumaticCNC MachiningTooling
    Entry level · 1+ yrs exp 9 hours ago
    Apply

  • Machinist

    Ips
    Pay not stated 1332 Firetower Road, Rock Hill, SC, US
    Dial IndicatorRiggingMicrometerCNC MachiningGantry +1
    Mid level · 2+ yrs exp 1 day ago
    Apply

  • CNC Machinist

    USTechForce
    $20 - $36/hr Employer stated
    CNC MachiningBlueprint ReadingMachiningAutoCADCNC Set-up
    Entry level · 1-2 yrs exp 2 days ago
    Apply

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