Mechanical Assemblers and Inspectors

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.

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