Furniture and Fixture Assemblers and Inspectors
(NOC 9532)
in All Manufacturing and UtilitiesFurniture and fixture assemblers assemble parts to form subassemblies or complete articles of furniture and fixtures. Inspectors inspect furniture and fixture subassemblies and finished products to make sure they meet product quality. They work for furniture manufacturing companies.
Job Outlook
Average
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Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
Hourly Pay
$14.50
Minimum$17.25
Median$22.00
MaximumAnnual Pay
N/A
Minimum$19,408
MedianN/A
MaximumCompared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
Hourly Pay
$14.00
Minimum$20.80
Median$33.00
MaximumAnnual Pay
$6,056
Minimum$30,111
Median$70,518
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Furniture and fixture assemblers assemble parts to form subassemblies or complete articles of furniture and fixtures. Inspectors inspect furniture and fixture subassemblies and finished products to make sure they meet product quality. They work for furniture manufacturing companies.
Job duties
Furniture and fixture assemblers:
- 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 like hinges or clasps on furniture and fixtures.
Furniture and fixture inspectors:
- Inspect furniture and fixture subassemblies and finished products to make sure they meet quality standards.
- Mark defective parts or products for repair.
- Make minor changes and repairs.
- Record information on products inspected.
Sample job titles
- assembly inspector
- chair assembler
- desk assembler
- fixture assembler
- furniture assembler
- furniture inspector
- metal furniture assembler
- table assembler
- wood furniture assembler
Skills
- These jobs need mechanical skill and physical fitness. Good spatial perception, form perception, and hand-eye coordination are important. You must be accurate and pay close attention to detail.
Job requirements
- Some high school education may be required.
- On-the-job training is provided.
- Experience as a labourer in the same company may be required.
Other considerations
- Movement is possible between jobs in this group. Movement to supervisor positions is possible with experience.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
N/ASouthern
N/AAnnapolis Valley
N/ACompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Manufacturing
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
What is the age of Employment?
65+
35-44
45-54
25-34
Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
45-54
55-64
35-44
25-34
15-24
Top levels of education
High school
N/ACollege Diploma
N/ABachelor
N/ALess than high school
N/ACompared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
High school
$28,505 median annual incomeLess than high school
$19,224 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$38,781 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$43,975 median annual incomeBachelor
$39,715 median annual incomeEducation & training
High School Diploma or Equivalent
High School ProgramAdults without a high school diploma can contact the Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) for tuition-free programming across the province. NSSAL oversees adult education programs in Nova Scotia. NSSAL partners with the Nova Scotia Community College, Adult High Schools, Université Sainte-Anne, and community-based learning organizations to deliver programs. NSSAL offers clear, accessible pathways from adult basic education to a high school credential or GED.
Institutions providing this program
Various, NS
Various, NS
Various, NS
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