Mechanical Assemblers and Inspectors

(NOC 9526)

in All Manufacturing and Utilities

Mechanical assemblers assemble a range of mechanical products like trucks, buses, snowmobiles, garden tractors, car engines, transmissions, outboard motors, gearboxes, hydraulic pumps and sewing machines. Inspectors in this group check and inspect subassemblies and finished products to make sure they meet quality and product specifications. They work for machinery and transportation equipment manufacturers and by other manufacturing companies.

Job Outlook

Undetermined

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  • Estimate change in employment not available for this occupation.
  • Estimate 0 openings due to growth and retirements, 2021-2023
  • Estimate rate of unemployment not available for this occupation.

Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities

  • Estimate 435 employment change, 2021-2023
  • Estimate 1945 openings due to growth and retirements, 2021-2023
  • Estimate rate of unemployment not available for these occupation.

Hourly Pay

N/A

Minimum

N/A

Median

N/A

Maximum

Annual Pay

N/A

Minimum

$33,234

Median

N/A

Maximum

Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities

Hourly Pay

$14.00

Minimum

$20.80

Median

$33.00

Maximum

Annual Pay

$6,056

Minimum

$30,111

Median

$70,518

Maximum

About the job

Nature of work

Mechanical assemblers assemble a range of mechanical products like trucks, buses, snowmobiles, garden tractors, car engines, transmissions, outboard motors, gearboxes, hydraulic pumps and sewing machines. Inspectors in this group check and inspect subassemblies and finished products to make sure they meet quality and product specifications. They work for machinery and transportation equipment manufacturers and by other manufacturing companies.

Job duties

Mechanical assemblers:

  • Assemble, fit and install prefabricated parts to form subassemblies or finish products using hand and power tools.
  • Position, line up and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly and connect cables, tubes and wires.
  • Attach parts together using bolting and riveting equipment or other fastening and joining techniques.
  • Use or tend assembling equipment like robotics and fixed automation equipment.
  • Use small cranes to move 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.
  • Make minor adjustments and repairs.

Sample job titles

  • automotive engine assembler
  • garden machinery assembler
  • gearbox assembler
  • gearcase assembler
  • hydraulic hoist assembler
  • sewing machine assembler
  • snowmobile assembler
  • tractor assembler
  • transmission assembler
  • truck assembler
  • truck assembly inspector
  • vending machine assembler

Skills

  • This work requires excellent spatial perception, form perception, and eye-to-finger coordination. You must be accurate and able to pay close attention to detail. A keen interest in working with machines and routine processes is necessary. You should also be physically fit and have good eyesight and hearing.

Job requirements

  • Some high school is required.
  • Up to two years of on-the-job training are provided.
  • Experience as a mechanical assembler may be necessary for inspectors in this group.

Other considerations

  • There is little or no movement among the different assemblers and inspectors in this group. Movement to supervisory positions is possible with experience. Self-employment in these jobs is rare, and work is not typically seasonal.

By the numbers

Quick look

125

employed in 2016

96.2%

employed full-time

7.7%

self employed

23.1%
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76.9%
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41.8

median age

Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities

15,275

employed in 2016

83.2%

employed full-time

3.2%

self employed

27.6%
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72.4%
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44.7

median age

Where will I likely work?

34.6%

Southern

$30,439 median annual income
26.9%

Halifax

N/A
19.2%

Annapolis Valley

N/A
11.5%

North Shore

N/A
7.7%

Cape Breton

N/A

Compared to: All NS Occupations

47.0%

Halifax

15.6%

North Shore

12.9%

Annapolis Valley

12.7%

Cape Breton

11.8%

Southern

Top Industries of Employment

75.0%

Manufacturing

8.3%

Wholesale trade

8.3%

Public administration

8.3%

Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction

What is the age of Employment?

35.0%

35-44

27.0%

25-34

19.0%

55-64

12.0%

45-54

8.0%

65+

Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities

24.5%

45-54

20.8%

55-64

19.3%

35-44

16.5%

25-34

15.0%

15-24

Top levels of education

32.0%

Less than high school

$30,389 median annual income
28.0%

High school

$28,658 median annual income
24.0%

Trade Certification

N/A
8.0%

College Diploma

N/A
8.0%

Bachelor

N/A

Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities

38.1%

High school

$28,505 median annual income
23.3%

Less than high school

$19,224 median annual income
19.9%

College Diploma

$38,781 median annual income
12.2%

Trade Certification

$43,975 median annual income
4.5%

Bachelor

$39,715 median annual income

Education & training

High School Diploma or Equivalent

High School Program

Adults 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

Universite Sainte-Anne

Pointe-de-l'Église, NS

Nova Scotia Community College

Various, NS

Adult High Schools

Various, NS

Community Learning Organizations

Various, NS

Employment requirements & contacts

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Additional resources

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