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Assemblers and Inspectors, Electrical Appliance, Apparatus and Equipment Manufacturing  (NOC 9484)
Southwest Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

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.

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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, lawnmowers, 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.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Brandon, Boissevain, Carberry, Deloraine, Killarney, Melita, Minnedosa, Neepawa, Rivers, Souris, Virden

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Outlook & Prospects for Assemblers and Inspectors, Electrical Appliance, Apparatus and Equipment Manufacturing in Southwest 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 Assemblers and Inspectors, Electrical Appliance, Apparatus and Equipment Manufacturing in Southwest Region as well as in the rest of the Manitoba.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Southwest Region N/A N/A
[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Local Labour Market News

Week of Apr 15 – Apr 19, 2013

Week of Mar 25 – Mar 29, 2013

  • Construction has begun on Falcon Ridge, a three-storey 24-unit adult living complex geared to the 50 and over market in Brandon. Bridge Road Development Ltd. expects the project to be completed in one year.

Week of Mar 04 – Mar 08, 2013

Week of Feb 18 – Feb 22, 2013

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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