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National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 Version 1.1
Introduction
Hierarchical structure

9 - Occupations in manufacturing and utilities

This category contains supervisory, production and labouring occupations in manufacturing, processing and utilities.

Occupations in this category are characterized by either technical training or internal progression, and on-the-job training. Process control occupations in this category are increasingly technical and post-secondary training is usually required. For many occupations in this category, workers typically start out as labourers and progress to machine operation occupations through experience. Progression to supervisory positions requires experience in the occupations supervised. Mobility in some of these occupations may be limited by seniority provisions of collective agreements, or may require additional training.

95 - Assemblers in manufacturing

This major group comprises assemblers in manufacturing occupations which usually require some secondary education and experience or on-the-job training, and may require completion of secondary school, college courses or a college program. It includes mechanical, electrical and electronics assemblers; and other assembly and related occupations.

952 - Mechanical, electrical and electronics assemblers

This minor group includes aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors; motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers; electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers; assemblers and inspectors in electrical appliance, apparatus and equipment manufacturing; assemblers, fabricators and inspectors of industrial electrical motors and transformers; mechanical assemblers and inspectors; and machine operators and inspectors in electrical apparatus manufacturing. They are employed by aircraft and aircraft subassembly manufacturers; plants which manufacture automobiles, vans and light trucks; electronics manufacturing plants; electrical appliance and electrical equipment manufacturing companies; manufacturers of industrial electric motors, transformers, control equipment, railway locomotives, transit vehicles and other heavy electrical equipment; machinery and transportation equipment manufacturers; and by other manufacturing companies.

9521 - Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors

Aircraft assemblers assemble, fit and install prefabricated parts to manufacture fixed wing or rotary wing aircraft or aircraft subassemblies. Aircraft assembly inspectors inspect aircraft assemblies for adherence to engineering specifications. They are employed by aircraft and aircraft subassembly manufacturers.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • aircraft assembler
    • aircraft inspector, assembly
    • airframe assembler
    • bench and structural assembler
    • bench fitter mechanic - aircraft assembly
    • rigger - aircraft assembly
    • wing tank mechanic - aircraft assembly

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Aircraft engine assemblers (See 7316 Machine fitters)
    • Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors (See 7315 Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors)
    • Aircraft painters (See 9536 Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators)
    • Avionics and aircraft electronic equipment installers (See 2244 Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors)
    • Supervisors of aircraft assemblers or inspectors (See 9226 Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing)

  • Main duties

    Aircraft assemblers perform some or all of the following duties:

    • Read and interpret aircraft assembly diagrams
    • Assemble and fit pre-fabricated parts to form subassemblies, working at benches or directly on an aircraft structure
    • Assemble, fit and install pre-fabricated parts and subassemblies such as aircraft skins, flight controls, rigging, hydraulics and other mechanical systems.

    Aircraft assembly inspectors perform some or all of the following duties:

    • Inspect aircraft assemblies, using measuring and testing equipment, for adherence to engineering specifications
    • Inspect assemblies for alignment, symmetry, dimensions, fit and quality of workmanship
    • Complete detailed inspection documentation.

  • Employment requirements

    • Completion of secondary school is required.
    • Completion of a college or other program in aviation or aeronautical technology, with emphasis in aircraft manufacturing, may be required.
    • Aircraft assemblers receive several months of on-the-job and classroom training.
    • Aircraft assembly inspectors require experience as an aircraft assembler.

  • Additional information

    • Aircraft assemblers and assembly inspectors may progress to supervisory positions with experience.
9522 - Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers

Motor vehicle assemblers assemble and install prefabricated motor vehicle parts and components to form subassemblies and finished motor vehicles. Motor vehicle inspectors and testers inspect and test parts, subassemblies, accessories and finished products to ensure proper performance and conformity to quality standards. They are employed in plants which manufacture automobiles, vans and light trucks.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • assembly inspector - motor vehicle manufacturing
    • auto assembly worker
    • body assembler - motor vehicle manufacturing
    • car assembler
    • chassis inspector - motor vehicle manufacturing
    • door fitter
    • motor vehicle assembler
    • sport utility vehicle (SUV) assembler
    • test driver - automobile assembly
    • transmission installer
    • van assembler

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Assemblers of heavy trucks, trailers and buses (See 9526 Mechanical assemblers and inspectors)
    • Automobile assembly painters and coaters (See 9536 Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators)
    • Automotive engine, clutch and transmission assemblers (See 9526 Mechanical assemblers and inspectors)
    • Mechanical repairers, automobile manufacturing (See 7321 Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers)
    • Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling (See 9221 Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling)

  • Main duties

    Motor vehicle assemblers perform some or all of the following duties:

    • Read electrical schematics, blueprints and other technical diagrams
    • Bolt, screw, clip, weld, solder or otherwise fasten motor vehicle parts and components together using hand and power tools and equipment
    • Operate and tend automated assembling equipment such as robotic and fixed automation equipment
    • Connect cables, tubes and wires to complete assemblies and installations
    • Position and install parts, subassemblies and accessories such as engines, transmissions, door panels or instrument panels using hand and power tools and other aids such as overhead hoists
    • Fit and adjust parts such as doors, hoods and trunk lids.

    Motor vehicle inspectors and testers perform some or all of the following duties:

    • Check motor vehicle exterior priming and colour coats, sealers and glazers, and mark, record and report defects to be repaired
    • Test motor vehicle electrical assemblies, equipment and wiring for proper performance using testing devices such as meters, analyzers and timing lights
    • Inspect auto parts and fully assembled motor vehicles for defects to ensure that the defects have been corrected
    • Drive and test motor vehicles on roll testing device to ensure that transmission, axle, engine and brakes function properly.

  • Employment requirements

    • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
    • Skills required for occupations in this unit group are normally acquired through on-the-job training.

  • Additional information

    • Mobility is possible to jobs in the same production department.
    • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
9523 - Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers

Electronics assemblers and fabricators assemble and fabricate electronic equipment, parts and components. Electronics inspectors and testers inspect and test electronic and electromechanical assemblies, subassemblies, parts and components to ensure conformance to prescribed standards. They are employed in electronics manufacturing plants.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • capacitor assembler
    • circuit board assembler
    • component inserting machine operator
    • crystal final tester
    • electronic components tester
    • electronics assembler
    • electronics inspector - electronic equipment manufacturing
    • finished product inspector - electronic equipment manufacturing
    • precision instrument assembler - electronic equipment manufacturing
    • printed circuit board (PCB) assembly inspector
    • surface mount assembler
    • through-hole assembler
    • wafer fabrication operator
    • wave soldering machine operator
    • wiring and assembly operator

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Assemblers and inspectors, electrical appliance, apparatus and equipment manufacturing (See 9524 Assemblers and inspectors, electrical appliance, apparatus and equipment manufacturing)
    • Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians (See 2241 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians)
    • Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) (See 2242 Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment))
    • Supervisors, electronics manufacturing (See 9222 Supervisors, electronics manufacturing)

  • Main duties

    Electronics assemblers perform some or all of the following duties:

    • Solder and manually assemble various electronic components such as resistors, diodes, transistors, capacitors, integrated circuits, switches, wires and other electronic parts to designated locations on printed circuit boards
    • Assemble microcircuits requiring fine hand assembly, the use of microscopes and adherence to cleanroom procedures
    • Install, mount, fasten, align and adjust parts, components, wiring and harnesses to subassemblies and assemblies using hand and small power tools
    • Operate automatic and semi-automatic machines to position, solder and clean prescribed components on printed circuit boards
    • May replace defective components and repair and overhaul older devices.

    Electronics fabricators perform some or all of the following duties:

    • Operate and monitor process equipment including automatic and semi-automatic machines to fabricate electronic components, solder, clean, seal and stamp components and perform other process operations as specified
    • Set up process equipment and adhere to cleanroom procedures as required.

    Electronics inspectors perform some or all of the following duties:

    • Inspect electronic components and assemblies to ensure correct component selection and placement, wiring and soldering quality, proper pin insertions, location and diameter of plated holes, breaks in circuitry and line spacing in printed circuit board and other specified requirements while products are being assembled or fabricated
    • Check final assembly for finish, labelling and packaging methods
    • Check mechanical dimensions and perform "go-no-go" electrical tests
    • Identify and mark acceptable and defective assemblies and return faulty assemblies to production for repair
    • Collect, record and summarize inspection results
    • Investigate equipment malfunction and instruct on proper operation.

    Electronics testers perform some or all of the following duties:

    • Operate various test equipment and tools to perform simple electrical and continuity testing of electronic components, parts and systems
    • Set up and operate automatic testing equipment to locate circuit and wiring faults, shorts and component defects
    • Compare test results to specifications and set parts or products aside for repair or replace components or parts as indicated by test equipment
    • May conduct life tests (burn-ins) on components, subassemblies and assemblies
    • Maintain test result reports.

  • Employment requirements

    • Completion of secondary school is usually required for electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers.
    • On-the-job training is usually provided for occupations in this unit group.
    • A two-year apprenticeship program and trade certification for electronics assemblers are available but voluntary in Saskatchewan.
    • Electronics testers may require post-secondary courses in basic electronic theory, testing techniques and testing equipment.
    • Electronics inspectors and testers may require experience as an electronics assembler or component fabricator.

  • Additional information

    • Progression from electronics assembler or component fabricator to electronics inspector or tester is possible with additional training and experience.
9524 - Assemblers and inspectors, electrical appliance, apparatus and equipment manufacturing

Assemblers in this unit group assemble prefabricated parts to produce household, commercial and industrial appliances and equipment. Inspectors in this unit group inspect and test assembled products. Workers who set up and prepare assembly lines for operation are included in this unit group. Workers in this unit group are employed by electrical appliance and electrical equipment manufacturing companies.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • circuit breaker assembler
    • clothes dryer assembler, electric
    • coffee maker assembler
    • dishwasher assembler
    • electrical appliance assembler
    • electrical appliance assembly inspector
    • electrical equipment production assembler
    • hair dryer assembler
    • inspector, electrical controls assembly
    • lawn mower assembler, electric
    • refrigerator assembler, electric

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Appliance servicers and repairers (See 7332 Appliance servicers and repairers)
    • Assemblers of electrical motors, transformers and related equipment (See 9525 Assemblers, fabricators and inspectors, industrial electrical motors and transformers)
    • Assemblers of electronic products, such as televisions, radios and computers (See 9523 Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers)
    • Electrical mechanics (See 7333 Electrical mechanics)
    • Machine operators and inspectors, electrical apparatus manufacturing (See 9527 Machine operators and inspectors, electrical apparatus manufacturing)
    • Supervisors, electrical products manufacturing (See 9223 Supervisors, electrical products manufacturing)

  • Main duties

    Assemblers in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:

    • Assemble prefabricated parts on an assembly line, or at work benches using screw guns and other hand and power tools
    • Assemble small and large household electrical appliances such as coffeemakers, toasters, vacuum cleaners, lawn mowers, refrigerators and dishwashers
    • Assemble 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 assembly casings
    • Wind coils and armatures 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 and testers in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:

    • 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
    • Identify and mark acceptable and defective assemblies and return faulty assemblies to production for repair
    • Collect, record and summarize inspection results.

  • Employment requirements

    • Some secondary school education is usually required.
    • On-the-job training is 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.

  • Additional information

    • With experience assemblers may progress to inspecting and testing positions.
    • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
9525 - Assemblers, fabricators and inspectors, industrial electrical motors and transformers

This unit group includes workers who assemble, fabricate, fit, wire and inspect heavy-duty industrial electrical equipment. They are employed by manufacturers of industrial electric motors, transformers, control equipment, railway locomotives, transit vehicles and other heavy electrical equipment.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • AC (alternating current) and DC (direct current) motors fitter-assembler
    • control panel assembler
    • electrical fitter
    • electrical switchgear panel wirer
    • inspector and tester, AC and DC motors
    • inspector, electrical control panel
    • motor and generator assembler and wirer
    • panelboard assembler - industrial electrical equipment
    • power transformer assembler
    • switchgear and control panel assembler - industrial electrical equipment
    • switchgear fitter-wirer
    • transformer coil winder
    • transformer inspector
    • transformer winder

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Assemblers and inspectors, electrical appliance, apparatus and equipment manufacturing (See 9524 Assemblers and inspectors, electrical appliance, apparatus and equipment manufacturing)
    • Electrical mechanics (See 7333 Electrical mechanics)
    • Electrical technicians who test heavy-duty electric motors, transformers or other industrial electrical equipment (See 2241 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians)
    • Supervisors, electrical products manufacturing (See 9223 Supervisors, electrical products manufacturing)

  • Main duties

    Assemblers in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:

    • Assemble and fit metal and other prefabricated parts to close tolerances according to blueprints to build heavy-duty electric motors or transformers
    • Assemble stators or armatures for heavy-duty electric motors; compress steel laminations to build transformer cores; assemble windings into core using overhead cranes and make electrical connections using crimping, brazing and soldering equipment
    • Assemble and fit electrical motor or transformer auxiliary equipment such as bushings, tap changes, conduit boxes, heating devices, protective equipment and cooling equipment
    • Set up and adjust production machinery and equipment, such as coil winding machines, for the manufacture of heavy-duty electrical equipment
    • May perform basic tests on electric motors.

    Electrical fitters and wirers in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:

    • Interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics and blueprints
    • Fit motor starters, contactors, capacitors, circuit breakers, voltage regulators, printed circuit boards or other electrical control devices into switchboards and panelboards to produce automated processing control equipment, electrical distribution panels, or other industrial electrical control equipment
    • Wire electrical connections for switchboards and panelboards
    • Assemble panelboard and switchboard cabinets and install bus bars used to carry heavy electrical current
    • May operate metal fabricating equipment to fabricate or modify bus bars.

    Inspectors in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:

    • Monitor production and troubleshoot production problems
    • Check final assembly of electric motors, transformers or control equipment for adherence to quality control standards
    • Collect, record and summarize inspection results.

  • Employment requirements

    • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
    • College courses in electricity or electro-technology may be required.
    • Several years of on-the-job training are usually provided.
    • Set-up persons, inspectors and leadhands in this unit group may require experience as an assembler, fitter or wirer in the same company.

  • Additional information

    • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
9526 - Mechanical assemblers and inspectors

Assemblers in this unit group assemble a wide variety of mechanical products such as trucks, buses, snowmobiles, garden tractors, automotive engines, transmissions, outboard motors, gearboxes, hydraulic pumps and sewing machines. Inspectors in this unit group check and inspect subassemblies and finished products to ensure proper quality and product specifications. They are employed by machinery and transportation equipment manufacturers and by other manufacturing companies.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • automotive engine assembler
    • garden machinery assembler
    • gearbox assembler
    • gearcase assembler
    • hydraulic hoist assembler
    • mechanical assembler
    • sewing machine assembler
    • snowmobile assembler
    • tractor assembler
    • transmission assembler
    • truck assembler
    • truck assembly inspector
    • truck trailer assembler
    • vending machine assembler

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors (See 9521 Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors)
    • Industrial machinery, heavy equipment and aircraft engine assemblers (See 7316 Machine fitters)
    • Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers (See 9522 Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers)
    • Supervisors of mechanical assemblers and inspectors (See 9226 Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing)

  • Main duties

    Mechanical assemblers in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:

    • Assemble, fit and install prefabricated parts to form subassemblies or finish products using hand and power tools
    • Position, align and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly and connect cables, tubes and wires
    • Fasten parts together using bolting and riveting equipment or other fastening and joining techniques
    • Operate or tend automated assembling equipment, such as robotics and fixed automation equipment
    • Operate small cranes to transport or position larger parts as required.

    Mechanical inspectors in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:

    • Check subassemblies and inspect finished products for proper quality
    • Check mechanical assemblies and subassemblies for alignment and proper functioning
    • Test and check electrical assemblies and wiring for proper connections
    • Perform minor adjustments and repairs.

  • Employment requirements

    • Some secondary school education is required.
    • Up to two years of on-the-job training are provided.
    • Experience as a mechanical assembler may be required for inspectors in this unit group.

  • 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.
9527 - Machine operators and inspectors, electrical apparatus manufacturing

Machine operators in this unit group operate machinery or equipment to fabricate complete products or parts for use in the assembly of electrical appliances and equipment, and electrical apparatus, such as batteries, fuses and plugs. Inspectors in this unit group inspect and test completed parts and production items. Workers in this unit group are employed by electrical appliance and electrical equipment manufacturing companies.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • assembly machine setter - electrical equipment manufacturing
    • dry cell charge machine operator
    • epoxy coating machine operator
    • inspector, electrical dry battery
    • inspector, electrical light bulbs
    • machine operator - electrical equipment manufacturing
    • machine set-up operator - electrical appliance manufacturing
    • production line battery repairer - electrical equipment manufacturing

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Assemblers and inspectors, electrical appliance, apparatus and equipment manufacturing (See 9524 Assemblers and inspectors, electrical appliance, apparatus and equipment manufacturing)
    • Supervisors, electrical products manufacturing (See 9223 Supervisors, electrical products manufacturing)

  • Main duties

    Machine operators in electrical apparatus manufacturing perform some or all of the following duties:

    • Operate machinery to assemble, test or package dry cell batteries
    • Position lead acid storage batteries on assembly line and insert battery contents into casing
    • Operate machinery, such as pasting and stacking machines, to fabricate plates for lead acid storage batteries
    • Load machinery with glass tubes, bulbs and other parts used to produce incandescent, fluorescent and other types of light bulbs and tubes, and remove and pack finished product
    • Operate or feed machinery and equipment to produce electrical wiring devices such as fuses, plugs, caps, sockets, connectors and switches
    • Operate equipment to apply protective coatings to items such as freezer cabinets, small electric motors or transformer assemblies
    • Perform minor repairs to items rejected from production line
    • Set up and adjust production machinery and equipment for operation.

    Inspectors and testers in electrical apparatus manufacturing perform some or all of the following duties:

    • Check in-process and completed production items for visual or mechanical defects or operate testing equipment to maintain quality of products
    • Identify and mark acceptable and defective assemblies and return faulty assemblies to production for repair
    • Collect, record and summarize inspection results.

  • Employment requirements

    • Some secondary school education is usually required.
    • On-the-job training is provided.
    • Inspectors may require experience as an assembler in the same company.

  • Additional information

    • With experience, machine operators may progress to inspecting and testing positions.
    • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
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