Overview
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 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.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
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.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$35,664
$45,007
$64,820
Job openings
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British Columbia
126expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Some secondary school education is required.
Up to two years of on-the-job training are provided.
Experience as a mechanical assembler may be required for inspectors in this unit group.
Additional information
There is little or no mobility among the various assemblers and inspectors in this unit group.
Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
Certification requirements
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
No post-secondary education required
No post-secondary education required. You can work in this career without post-secondary education. Some on the job training may be provided. With additional training or experience, you may be able to progress into higher level, supervisory or management positions.