Assemblers and inspectors, electrical appliance, apparatus and equipment manufacturing (NOC 9524)

Assemblers in this group:

• assemble pre-made parts on an assembly line, or at work benches using screw guns and other hand and power tools
• build small and large household electrical appliances such as coffeemakers, toasters, vacuum cleaners, lawnmowers, refrigerators and dishwashers
• put together small transformers, small electrical motors and transmissions used in appliances or other electrical products
• assemble circuit breakers, switches or other electrical control equipment and position and fasten components such as springs, toggles or other parts into casings
• wind coils and frames for small electric motors and transformers
• perform minor repairs to products rejected from production assembly line
• set up assembly line with materials and supplies required for production, and set up and adjust production tools

Inspectors in this group:

• check products at different stages of production for visual defects and faulty electrical and mechanical connections, or operate automatic or other testing equipment to ensure product quality
• find and mark acceptable and defective pieces and return faulty pieces to production for repair
• collect, record and review inspection results

Key aspects of work in this occupation:

• Assemblers and inspectors in this unit group usually work in an indoor work environment.
• This work can produce enough noise to cause loss of hearing.
• Work may be performed 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 fabricate wood products