9532-NOC

Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products

(NOC 94211)
Annual Earnings
$45,883
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
High School Diploma
Job Openings
(2023-2033)
140

Career Overview

Assemblers and inspectors in this unit group work for companies that manufacture a variety of wood and millwork products and perform a variety of tasks.

People in this occupation:

  • Assemble a variety of wood products and millwork, such as window sashes and doors
  • Inspect wood products to ensure product quality

 

Duties

Assemblers in this group:

  • Read production orders and diagrams
  • Trim and sand joints, moulding, or other wooden parts to be assembled using hand and power tools
  • Assemble wood products such as window sashes, doors, boxes, pallets, ladders and barrels using glue, staples, screws, bolts or other fasteners
  • Assemble door panels, trusses and other parts on an assembly line to make pre-made houses using hand and power tools
  • Stregthen products and install hardware such as knobs and hinges
  • Assist with maintenance of machinery

Inspectors in this group:

  • Inspect wood products to make sure they meet quality standards
  • Mark defective parts or products for repair
  • Make minor adjustments and repairs
  • Record information on products inspected

 

Earnings

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Annual Earnings

$45,883

Provincial Hourly Rate

High$31.03/hr
Median$22.00/hr
Low$17.00/hr
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2023 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

1,010

% Employed Full Time

60%
Source: 2021 Census

Key aspects of work in this occupation:

  • Assemblers and inspectors in the unit group usually work in a conventional controlled environment such as an office, hospital or school
  • This work produces enough noise to cause loss of hearing
  • Workers are exposed to non-poisonous airborne materials such as textile dust, flour, sand, sawdust and feathers in the work environment
  • Work is done with equipment, machinery or power/hand tools that could cause an injury

Examples:

  • Operating metal machining tools to shape metal
  • Using hand and power tools to make wood products

 

Career Pathways

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Occupational Interests

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Job Titles

Manufactured housing production worker
Millwork assembler
Prefabricated housing assembler
Sash and door inspector
Wood products assembler
Wood products assembling inspector
Wood products bench assembler
Wooden box assembler
Wooden crate builder
Wooden door maker
Wooden pallet maker

Education, Training and Skills

  • Some secondary school education may be required
  • Experience as a labourer in the same company may be required
  • Inspectors may require related assembly experience
  • On-the-job training is provided

 

Education programs in B.C.

The following program areas are related to this occupation:

  • Academic/Basic Upgrading
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Skills

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Quality Control Analysis

Conducting tests and inspections of products, services or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

68%
Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

56%
Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

56%
Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

53%
Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

53%
Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

53%
Judgment and Decision Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

53%
Monitoring

Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

50%
Operations Monitoring

Watching gauges, dials or other indicators to make sure that a machine is working properly.

50%
Time Management

Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

50%

Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

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Employment

1,010
Source: 2021 Census

Employment by Region

Map of BC Map of BC highlighting Cariboo region Map of BC highlighting Kootenay region Map of BC highlighting Mainland/Southwest region Map of BC highlighting North Coast and Nechako region Map of BC highlighting Northeast region Map of BC highlighting Thompson-Okanagan region Map of BC highlighting Vancouver Island/Coast region
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Employment % Employment of this Occupation
Cariboo 35 3.5%
Kootenay 50 5.0%
Mainland/Southwest 585 57.9%
North Coast and Nechako 30 3.0%
Northeast 10 1.0%
Thompson-Okanagan 200 19.8%
Vancouver Island/Coast 95 9.4%
Source: 2021 Census

Labour Market Outlook

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Forecasted Job Openings (2023-2033)

140
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Forecasted Job Openings

Forecasted Employment Growth Rate

Composition of Job Openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job Openings by Region (2023-2033)

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Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Job Openings Avg. Annual Employment Growth
Cariboo 10 -0.6%
Kootenay 20 0.1%
Mainland/Southwest 40 -1.4%
North Coast and Nechako Not available Not available
Northeast Not available Not available
Thompson-Okanagan 70 0.3%
Vancouver Island/Coast 10 -1.2%
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Industry Highlights

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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry

IndustryJob Openings (2023-2033)
Manufacturing60
Retail Trade30
Construction20
Wholesale Trade20
Transportation And Warehousing10
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Resources

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