94204

Mechanical assemblers and inspectors

TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training

Express Entry skill level: No
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Manufacturing & utilities

9 › 94 › 942 › 9420

Definition

Mechanical assemblers assemble a wide variety of mechanical products such as trucks, buses, snowmobiles, garden tractors, automotive engines, transmissions, outboard motors, gearboxes, hydraulic pumps and sewing machines. Inspectors check and inspect subassemblies and finished products to ensure proper quality and product specifications. They are employed by machinery and transportation equipment manufacturers and by other manufacturing companies.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Mechanical assemblers
Assemble, fit and install prefabricated parts to form subassemblies or finish products using hand and power tools
Position, align and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly and connect cables, tubes and wires
Fasten parts together using bolting and riveting equipment or other fastening and joining techniques
Operate or tend automated assembling equipment, such as robotics and fixed automation equipment
Operate small cranes to transport 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
Perform minor adjustments and repairs.

Example job titles

•automotive engine assembler
•garden machinery assembler
•gearbox assembler
•gearcase assembler
•hydraulic hoist assembler
•mechanical assembler
•sewing machine assembler
•snowmobile assembler

Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, NOC 94204 comprises Mechanical assemblers and inspectors. Classified as a TEER 4 occupation, this group includes individuals who assemble, fit, and inspect various mechanical products, including machinery, engines, gearboxes, and heavy equipment. They are primarily employed by machinery and transportation equipment manufacturers, as well as other diverse manufacturing industries across Canada.

Typical job duties for this classification involve reading blueprints, assembling parts using hand and power tools, and performing quality control inspections to ensure products meet precise manufacturing standards. While employment requirements generally demand a high school diploma and on-the-job training, specialized roles or inspector positions may require previous experience as an assembler.

As a TEER 4 occupation, foreign nationals under NOC 94204 may qualify for Canadian permanent residency through specific economic immigration streams. These pathways include the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) semi-skilled streams, and the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP), depending on specific provincial and employer criteria.

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.