National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0

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National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0
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94219 - Other products assemblers, finishers and inspectors

Other products assemblers, finishers and inspectors 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. They are employed by a wide variety of manufacturing companies.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • aluminum boat assembler
    • antenna assembler
    • bicycle assembler
    • boat assembler
    • boat inspector
    • brush making machine operator
    • button machine operator
    • camera assembly inspector
    • canoe assembler
    • crayon making machine tender
    • eyeglass frame assembler
    • fibreglass boat assembler
    • golf club assembler
    • jewellery annealer
    • jewellery inspector
    • lampshade assembler
    • motorboat assembler
    • piano assembly inspector
    • prism maker operator
    • sailboat assembler
    • skate press operator
    • sports ball moulder
    • stuffing machine tender
    • tennis ball maker operator
    • toy inspector
    • Venetian blind assembler
    • watch assembler

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Boat assembly helper (See 95109 Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities)
    • Boat assembly labourer (See 95109 Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities)
    • Canoe builder - arts and crafts (See 53124 Artisans and craftspersons)
    • Marine repair technician (See 72423 Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics)
    • Metal shipwright (See 72104 Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters)
    • Shipbuilding fitter (See 72104 Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters)
    • Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly (See 92024 Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly)
    • Wood shipwright (See 72310 Carpenters)
    • Wooden boatbuilder (See 72310 Carpenters)

  • Main duties

    This group performs some or all of the following duties:

    Assemblers and finishers

    • Operate machines, use hand tools or power 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 caulk decks and hulls using caulking gun, and install trims, rudders, seats, engine mounts and other accessories using hand tools
    • May repair boats.

    Inspectors

    • Check manufactured items for defects and for conformance to specifications and quality standards, visually or using sample models and instruments
    • Affix seals or tags to approved items and return defective products for repair or recycle
    • Complete reports and record information on product inspection
    • May make minor adjustments and repairs.

  • Employment requirements

    • 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.

  • Additional information

    • There is little or no mobility among the various assemblers and inspectors in this unit group.
    • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
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