Other products assemblers, finishers and inspectors
Career Overview
People in this group:
- Assemble, finish and inspect components or products of various materials, such as jewellery, silverware, buttons, pencils, non-prescription lenses, brushes, clocks and watches, musical instruments, sporting goods, toys, boats and other miscellaneous products
- Work for a wide variety of manufacturing companies
Duties
Assemblers and finishers in this unit group:
- Operate machines or use hand tools to cut, shape and fit materials to form parts and to fabricate components or products
- Load supplies into hoppers of dispensing units or manually align, feed or otherwise place materials into machines
- Screw, clip, glue, bond, weld or otherwise assemble parts and components to form final products
- Sand, trim, grind or clean products into final form using hand tools
- Clean work stations and remove scraps, dust, shavings or other by-products from machinery and surrounding areas
- May make routine changes of dies, nozzles or other machinery attachments as required
- May seal decks and hulls using caulking gun
- May repair boats
Inspectors:
- Check manufactured items for defects and for conformance to specifications, visually or using sample models and instruments
- Attach seals or tags to approved items and return defective products for repair or recycle
- Complete reports on product inspection
- May make minor adjustments and repairs
Earnings
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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
2,190% Employed Full Time
59%Key aspects of work in this occupation:
- Assemblers and inspectors in this unit group usually work in a controlled indoor environment
- Work is done with equipment, machinery or power/hand tools that could cause an injury
- This work produces enough noise to cause loss of hearing
Examples:
- Operating metal machining tools to shape metal
- Using hand and power tools to fabricate wood products
Career Pathways
Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
There is little or no mobility among the various assemblers and inspectors in this group.
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Job Titles
Education, Training and Skills
- Secondary school education is usually required
- Experience as a helper or labourer in the same company may be required
- Experience as an assembler may be required for inspectors
- On-the-job training is provided
- Completion of college or other courses in boat building may be required
Education programs in B.C.
The following program areas are related to this occupation:
- Academic/Basic Upgrading
Skills
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Conducting tests and inspections of products, services or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
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.
Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Watching gauges, dials or other indicators to make sure that a machine is working properly.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Talking to others to share information effectively.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
2,190Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 25 | 1.1% |
| Kootenay | 45 | 2.1% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 1,410 | 64.5% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 20 | 0.9% |
| Northeast | 15 | 0.7% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 195 | 8.9% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 480 | 22.0% |
Labour Market Outlook
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Forecasted Job Openings (2023-2033)
830Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2023-2033)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | Not available | Not available |
| Kootenay | 40 | 5.0% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 430 | 0.2% |
| North Coast and Nechako | Not available | Not available |
| Northeast | Not available | Not available |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 150 | 2.0% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 210 | 1.0% |
Industry Highlights
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2023-2033) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 540 |
| Retail Trade | 70 |
| Information, Culture And Recreation | 40 |
| Construction | 40 |
| Repair, Personal And Non-Profit Services | 30 |
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