Mechanical machinery assemblers assemble, according to strictly laid down procedures, component parts of mechanical machinery such as engines, motor vehicles, turbines and aircraft.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
Check your pay
- Salary range for the majority of workers in Mechanical machinery assemblers - from R8 747 to R35 760 per month - 2025.
- A Mechanical machinery assemblers typically earns between R8 747 and R13 131 net per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between R10 094 and R18 102 per month for a working week of 45 hours.
Duties and tasks
- Assembling and installing prefabricated parts or components to form subassemblies, mechanical machinery, engines and finished motor vehicles
- Reviewing work orders, specifications, diagrams and drawings to determine materials needed and assembly instructions
- Recording production and operational data on specified forms
- Inspecting and testing completed components and assemblies
- Rejecting faulty assemblies and components
