Boat assemblers and inspectors (NOC 9531)

Assemblers and inspectors in this unit group work for boat and marine craft manufacturing companies and perform a variety of tasks.

Boat assemblers:

• cut, shape and join timber pieces or assemble pre-cut timber pieces to make a wooden boat using hand and power tools
• assemble parts and sections of fibreglass, metal or other material to form complete boat
• seal decks and hulls using caulking gun
• install trims, rudders, seats, engine mounts and other accessories using hand tools
• may repair boats

Boat inspectors:

• inspect assembled boats for defects and conformance to quality standards
• mark defects to be repaired
• make minor adjustments and repairs
• record information on products inspected

Key aspects of work in this occupation:

• Assemblers and inspectors in this unit group usually work in a controlled indoor environment.
• This work produces enough noise to cause loss of hearing.
• 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 fabricate wood products

Education, training & qualifications

• Some secondary school education may be required.
• Completion of college or other courses in boat building may be required.
• On-the-job training is provided.
• Experience as a helper or labourer in the same company may be required for boat assemblers.
• Experience as a boat assembler may be required for boat inspectors.

Skills

• Manual Dexterity
• Detail-Oriented
• Methodical
• Object-Oriented
• Finger Dexterity

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Education programs in B.C.

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