United States
9532- Furniture and fixture assemblers and inspectors
Canada NOC:
9532
Job Title:
Furniture and fixture assemblers and inspectors
Job Description:
Assemblers in this unit group 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.
Main Duties:
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.
Employment Requirements:
Some secondary school education may be required.
On-the-job training is provided.
Experience as a labourer in the same company may be required.
Additional Inormation:
Mobility is possible between jobs in this unit group.
Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
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Source Of Info:
National Occupation Classification, (2011)
Statistics Canada and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada,
February 2012,
Catalogue no. 12-583-X
