Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products
Career Overview
Assemblers and inspectors in this unit group work for companies that manufacture a variety of wood and millwork products and perform a variety of tasks.
People in this occupation:
- Assemble a variety of wood products and millwork, such as window sashes and doors
- Inspect wood products to ensure product quality
Job Titles
Duties
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
Earnings
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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
1,010% Employed Full Time
60%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
Career Pathways
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Education, Training and Skills
- Some secondary school education may be required
- Experience as a labourer in the same company may be required
- Inspectors may require related assembly experience
- On-the-job training is provided
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.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
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.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Talking to others to share information effectively.
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
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.
Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
1,010Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 35 | 3.5% |
| Kootenay | 50 | 5.0% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 585 | 57.9% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 30 | 3.0% |
| Northeast | 10 | 1.0% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 200 | 19.8% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 95 | 9.4% |
Labour Market Outlook
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Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
240Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 0 | -0.9% |
| Kootenay | 10 | 0.0% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 150 | 0.3% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 0 | 0.4% |
| Northeast | Not available | Not available |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 50 | -0.8% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 20 | -0.4% |
Industry Highlights
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 140 |
| Construction | 30 |
| Retail Trade | 30 |
| Wholesale Trade | 20 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 10 |
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