Job description Assembler, Buses in the Regina–Moose Mountain Region
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Find out what work is like for an assembler, buses in Canada. This work description is applicable to all Mechanical assemblers and inspectors (NOC 94204).

Mechanical assemblers and inspectors

Description

Mechanical assemblers 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.

Job duties

Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Mechanical assemblers and inspectors have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:

  • Mechanical assemblers
  • 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
  • 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.

Related job titles

Here are some other related job titles that are found in the same occupational category (NOC 94204), and a list of similar occupations:

  • 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

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Sources Occupational and Skills Information System & National Occupational Classification

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