Furniture and Fixture Assemblers and Inspectors

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.

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