Other wood products assemblers and inspectors (NOC 9533)

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

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