National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 Version 1.0

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9222 - Supervisors, electronics manufacturing

Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers who assemble, fabricate, test, repair and inspect electronic parts, components and systems. They are employed in electronics manufacturing plants.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • assembly and testing supervisor - electronic equipment manufacturing
    • communications equipment assembly supervisor - electronic equipment manufacturing
    • electronic assembly foreman/woman
    • final assembly and testing foreman/woman - electronic equipment manufacturing
    • printed circuit board (PCB) fabrication foreman/woman - electronic equipment manufacturing
    • production supervisor - electronics manufacturing
    • systems test foreman/woman - electronic equipment manufacturing

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • 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))
    • Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers (See 9523 Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers)
    • Supervisors, electrical products manufacturing (See 9223 Supervisors, electrical products manufacturing)
  • Main duties

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

    • Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers who assemble, fabricate, inspect and test electronic and electromechanical assemblies, subassemblies, parts and components
    • Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments
    • Resolve work problems and recommend work measures to improve productivity
    • Requisition materials and supplies
    • Train workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies and recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
    • Ensure safety rules and regulations are followed
    • Prepare production and other reports
    • May set up machines and equipment
    • Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of related helpers and labourers.
  • Employment requirements

    • Completion of secondary school is required.
    • Several years of experience as an electronics assembler, fabricator, inspector or tester are usually required.
    • Post-secondary education in electronics or a related discipline is required.
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