
Furniture and fixture assemblers and inspectors
Piece together sub-assemblies or complete articles of furniture and fixtures, or perform related inspection to ensure product quality.
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Full NOC Description
Assemblers in this unit group assemble parts to form subassemblies or complete articles of furniture and fixtures. Inspectors in this unit group inspect furniture and fixture subassemblies and finished products to ensure product quality. They are employed by furniture manufacturing companies.
Main Duties
Furniture and fixture assemblers in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
- 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 such as hinges or clasps on furniture and fixtures.
Furniture and fixture inspectors in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
- Inspect furniture and fixture subassemblies and finished products for conformance to quality standards
- Mark defective parts or products for repair
- Make minor adjustments and repairs
- Record information on products inspected.
Also Known As
- assembly inspector - furniture manufacturing
- chair assembler
- desk assembler
- fixture assembler
- furniture assembler
Employment Requirements
- Some secondary school education may be required.
- On-the-job training is provided.
- Experience as a labourer in the same company may be required.
Provincial Regulation
Not Provincially Regulated
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