Assemblers and inspectors, electrical appliance, apparatus and equipment manufacturing
Career Overview
Assemblers and inspectors in this unit group work for electrical appliance and electrical equipment manufacturing companies.
People in this occupation:
- Assemble, parts to produce household, commercial and industrial appliances and equipment
- Inspect and test assembled products
- This unit group also includes workers who set up and prepare assembly lines for operation
Job Titles
Duties
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
Earnings
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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
360% Employed Full Time
61%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
Career Pathways
With experience, assemblers may progress to inspecting and testing positions.
Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
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Education, Training and Skills
- Completion of secondary school is usually required
- Several years of on-the-job training are usually provided
- Inspectors may require experience as an assembler in the same company
- Some types of inspectors may require completion of a college program in electronics
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.
Watching gauges, dials or other indicators to make sure that a machine is working properly.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
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.
Talking to others to share information effectively.
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
360Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kootenay | 10 | 2.8% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 285 | 80.3% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 0 | 0.0% |
| Northeast | 0 | 0.0% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 20 | 5.6% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 40 | 11.3% |
Labour Market Outlook
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Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
170Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | Not available | Not available |
| Kootenay | Not available | Not available |
| Mainland/Southwest | 160 | 1.5% |
| North Coast and Nechako | Not available | Not available |
| Northeast | Not available | Not available |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 10 | 1.3% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 10 | 0.7% |
Industry Highlights
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 120 |
| Construction | 30 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 10 |
| Wholesale Trade | 10 |
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