Assemblers and Inspectors, Electrical Appliance, Apparatus and Equipment Manufacturing
What they do?
Assemblers in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
A. 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
B. Identify and mark acceptable and defective assemblies and return faulty assemblies to production for repair
C. Collect, record and summarize inspection results.
D. Assemble prefabricated parts on an assembly line, or at work benches using screw guns and other hand and power tools
E. Assemble small and large household electrical appliances such as coffeemakers, toasters, vacuum cleaners, lawnmowers, refrigerators and dishwashers
F. Assemble small transformers, small electrical motors and transmissions used in appliances or other electrical products
G. Assemble circuit breakers, switches or other electrical control equipment and position and fasten components such as springs, toggles or other parts into assembly casings
H. Wind coils and armatures for small electric motors and transformers
I. Perform minor repairs to products rejected from production assembly line
J. Set up assembly line with materials and supplies required for production, and set up and adjust production tools.
Where they find work?
1. Electrical equipment appliance and component manufacturing - 56.0%
2. Machinery manufacturing - 13.0%
3. Computer and electronic product manufacturing - 7.0%
4. Miscellaneous manufacturing - 5.0%
What education do I need?
1. Some secondary school education is usually required.
2. On-the-job training is provided.
3. Inspectors may require experience as an assembler in the same company.
4. Some types of inspectors may require completion of a college program in electronics.
5. Most recent entrants have a trade/vocational certificate.
High School Subject that will help:
1. Math
2. English
3. Mechanics
4. Industrial Arts (Electronics)
What can you expect to make:
The average hourly wages for Assemblers and Inspectors, Electrical Appliance, Apparatus and Equipment Manufacturing is $14.70/HR, which is close to the average for occupations in the processing, manufacturing and utilities sector and are close to the average for all intermediate occupations. These wages grew at a below-average rate from 2002 to 2004.
Average Wage
Expected Wage by Age
Unemployment:
8% of Assemblers and Inspectors, Electrical Appliance, Apparatus and Equipment Manufacturing are unemployed. This rate is close to the average for intermediate occupations.
Unemployment
Trends in Unemployment
Current Job Outlook:
The job outlook for Assemblers and Inspectors, Electrical Appliance, Apparatus and Equipment Manufacturing is considered Below Average because:
1. Employment grew at a below-average rate.
2. Hourly wages ($14.70) are below the average ($18.07), and the rate of wage growth is below average.
3. The unemployment rate (8%) is above the 2004 average (7%).
Future Job Prospects:
Your job outlook will continue to be Below Average because:
1. The employment growth rate will likely be above average because of the increase of investments on machinery and equipment.
2. Although the retirement rate will likely be average, the number of retiring workers should contribute to job openings.
3. The number of job seekers will likely match the number of job openings.
Highest Concetration:
The highest concentrations Assemblers and Inspectors, Electrical Appliance, Apparatus and Equipment Manufacturing are found in Ontario and Quebec while the lowest concentrations are in Saskatchewan and Newfoundland.
Unionization Rate:
The unionization rate (46%) is close to the average (32%) for all occupations.
Useful Experience:
1. Accuracy
2. Mental measurement/calculations
3. Troubleshooting
