How to become an assembler or inspector
Official title: Assemblers and inspectors, electrical appliance, apparatus and equipment manufacturing
Also called: Toaster assembler, Dishwasher assembler, Hair dryer assembler, Spark plug assembler, Thermostat inspector, Quartz lamp assembler, Carbon brush inspector, Coffee maker assembler, Compact disc assembler, Electric fan assembler, Electric lamp assembler, Electric sign assembler
Assemblers in electrical appliance, apparatus and equipment manufacturing assemble prefabricated parts to produce household, commercial and industrial appliances and equipment. Inspectors inspect and test the assembled products. This unit group also includes workers who set up and prepare assembly lines for operation. They are employed by electrical appliance and electrical equipment manufacturing companies.
Main tasks
- Assemblers
- Assemble prefabricated parts on an assembly line, or at work benches using screw guns and other hand and power tools
- Assemble small and large household electrical appliances such as coffeemakers, toasters, vacuum cleaners, lawn mowers, refrigerators and dishwashers
- Assemble small transformers, small electrical motors and transmissions used in appliances or other electrical products
- Assemble circuit breakers, switches or other electrical control equipment and position and fasten components such as springs, toggles or other parts into assembly casings
- Wind coils and armatures for small electric motors and transformers
- Perform minor repairs to products rejected from production assembly line
- Set up assembly line with materials and supplies required for production, and set up and adjust production tools
How to become one
Completion of secondary school is usually required. On-the-job training is provided. Inspectors may require experience as an assembler in the same company. Some types of inspectors may require completion of a college program in electronics.
Pay · Outlook
- Median pay: $43,505 a year The middle half earn $37,499 to $54,600.
- About 12,200 people worked in this job in 2023, and about 13,800 are projected by 2033. (+13.1%)
- Projected labour market to 2033: balance.
Related jobs
- Assemblers, fabricators and inspectors, industrial electrical motors and transformers
- Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers
- Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers
- Mechanical assemblers and inspectors
- Machine operators and inspectors, electrical apparatus manufacturing
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Questions people ask
How do I become an assembler or inspector?
Completion of secondary school is usually required. On-the-job training is provided. Inspectors may require experience as an assembler in the same company. Some types of inspectors may require completion of a college program in electronics.
How much does an assembler or inspector earn in Canada?
Median full-time pay is $43,505 a year (Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank)). The middle half earn $37,499 to $54,600.
Is an assembler or inspector a growing career in Canada?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 13% by 2033, from about 12,200 to about 13,800 people (Employment and Social Development Canada).
Do you need a degree to become an assembler or inspector?
Usually not. Only 17% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sources
- Statistics Canada: Census 2021: employment by occupation, gender and education (98-10-0449) (2021 Census), Statistics Canada Open Licence, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Statistics Canada: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 (Version 1.0), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada: Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) (2024 to 2033), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank): Wages by occupation (2025 (revised 2025-11-19)), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
Updated 2026-10-03