94205

Machine operators and inspectors, electrical apparatus manufacturing

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

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Definition

Machine operators and inspectors in electrical apparatus manufacturing operate machinery or equipment to fabricate complete products or parts for use in the assembly of electrical appliances and equipment, and electrical apparatus, such as batteries, fuses and plugs. Inspectors in this unit group inspect and test completed parts and production items. Workers in this unit group are employed by electrical appliance and electrical equipment manufacturing companies.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Machine operators in electrical apparatus manufacturing
Operate machinery to assemble, test or package dry cell batteries
Position lead acid storage batteries on assembly line and insert battery contents into casing
Operate machinery, such as pasting and stacking machines, to fabricate plates for lead acid storage batteries
Load machinery with glass tubes, bulbs and other parts used to produce incandescent, fluorescent and other types of light bulbs and tubes, and remove and pack finished product
Operate or feed machinery and equipment to produce electrical wiring devices such as fuses, plugs, caps, sockets, connectors and switches
Operate equipment to apply protective coatings to items such as freezer cabinets, small electric motors or transformer assemblies
Perform minor repairs to items rejected from production line
Set up and adjust production machinery and equipment for operation.
Inspectors and testers in electrical apparatus manufacturing
Check in-process and completed production items for visual or mechanical defects or operate testing equipment to maintain quality of products
Identify and mark acceptable and defective assemblies and return faulty assemblies to production for repair
Collect, record and summarize inspection results.

Example job titles

•assembly machine setter - electrical equipment manufacturing
•dry cell charge machine operator
•electrical dry battery inspector
•electrical light bulb inspector
•epoxy coating machine operator
•machine operator - electrical equipment manufacturing
•machine set-up operator - electrical appliance manufacturing
•production line battery repairer - electrical equipment manufacturing

Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, NOC 94205 classifies machine operators and inspectors in electrical apparatus manufacturing. This TEER 4 category comprises workers who operate machinery to assemble, fabricate, and test various electrical apparatuses, parts, and components, including batteries, fuses, plugs, and coils. They are also responsible for inspecting and testing completed products to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.

Employment requirements for this occupation typically include some secondary school education and a period of on-the-job training. Experienced assemblers in this sector may progress to operator or inspector roles. Because NOC 94205 is classified as a TEER 4 occupation, individuals seeking Canadian permanent residency may explore qualified immigration streams such as the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot, or other regional economic pathways designed for intermediate-skilled workers.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional immigration advice. For official and up-to-date guidance, please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

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