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Furniture and Fixture Assemblers and Inspectors  (NOC 9492)
Camrose--Drumheller Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

This unit group includes workers who assemble parts to form subassemblies or complete articles of furniture and fixtures. Inspectors in this unit group inspect furniture and fixture subassemblies and finished products to ensure product quality. They are employed by furniture manufacturing companies.

assembly inspector – furniture manufacturing, chair assembler, desk assembler, fixture assembler, furniture assembler, furniture inspector, metal furniture assembler, table assembler, wood furniture assembler.

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Assemblers in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Prepare, sand and trim wooden furniture and fixture parts using hand and power tools
  • Assemble wooden or metal furniture and fixture parts to form subassemblies and complete articles using hand and power tools
  • Assemble a combination of parts made of wood, metal, plastic, cane or other materials to form subassemblies or complete furniture articles
  • Reinforce assembled furniture and fixtures with dowels or other supports
  • Install hardware such as hinges or clasps on furniture and fixtures.
Inspectors in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Inspect furniture and fixture subassemblies and finished products for conformance to quality standards
  • Mark defective parts or products for repair
  • Make minor adjustments and repairs
  • Record information on products inspected.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Camrose, Lloydminster, Drumheller, Hanna, Killam, Lamont, Provost, Stettler, Strathmore, Three Hills, Tofield, Two Hills, Vegreville, Vermilion, Viking, Vulcan, Wainwright

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Outlook & Prospects for Furniture and Fixture Assemblers and Inspectors in Camrose--Drumheller Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Furniture and Fixture Assemblers and Inspectors in Camrose--Drumheller Region as well as in the rest of the Alberta.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Camrose--Drumheller Region N/A N/A
[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Local Labour Market News

Week of Oct 01 – Oct 05, 2012

  • Cargill has announced that it will be building a second canola crushing and processing plant near Camrose beginning next spring, with construction expected to employ 200 to 250 people. Once operational in the fall of 2014, the plant will employ 50 to 60 staff, which will include process operators, steam engineers and millwrights.

Week of Jul 16 – Jul 20, 2012

Week of May 14 – May 18, 2012

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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