94210

Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers 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 › 9421

Definition

Furniture and fixture assemblers assemble parts to form subassemblies or complete articles of furniture and fixtures. Furniture finishers finish new wood or metal furniture to specified colour and finish. Furniture refinishers refinish repaired, used or old furniture. Inspectors inspect furniture and fixture subassemblies and finished products to ensure product quality. They are employed by furniture manufacturing companies, manufacturing plants, retail furniture stores, refinishing and repair shops, or may be self-employed.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Furniture and fixture assemblers
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 finishers
Set up and operate finishing machines or finish furniture by hand
Stain or finish wood to specified colour with stains, paints or other materials using brush or spray gun
Apply toners, highlights, glazes or shaders to obtain desired finish
Apply lacquer or other sealers
Decorate wood surfaces or mark surfaces to create antique or other effects using hand and power tools
Clean and polish furniture
Sand metal furniture to prepare for finish and spray with paint or other materials.
Furniture refinishers
Strip old finish from wood surfaces using steel wool, sandpaper and solvents
Smooth gouges with wood filler and sand wood
Match colours to obtain original finish and apply appropriate finish to stripped wood
Polish and wax refinished surfaces
Sand or grind metal surfaces to prepare for coating, and paint metal surfaces using electrostatic method, spray gun or other painting equipment
Make minor repairs to furniture
May perform duties of furniture finisher.
Furniture and fixture inspectors
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.

Example job titles

•assembly inspector - furniture manufacturing
•chair assembler
•desk assembler
•fixture assembler
•furniture assembler
•furniture finisher
•furniture inspector
•furniture polisher - furniture finishing

Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, NOC 94210 encompasses furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers, and inspectors. Classified under TEER 4, this occupation includes workers who assemble parts to make furniture, apply finishing coats, repair or refinish damaged wooden furniture, and inspect completed furniture and fixtures to ensure they meet quality standards. These professionals are employed by furniture manufacturing companies, retail outlets, and furniture repair shops across Canada.

To qualify for Canadian immigration under NOC 94210, candidates must satisfy specific educational and training requirements. Typically, secondary school education is required, along with some on-the-job training. Experienced assemblers, finishers, or inspectors can leverage provincial immigration pathways. Since TEER 4 occupations are eligible for various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), foreign nationals with valid job offers in Canada have viable pathways to secure permanent residency.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational and general informational purposes only and does not constitute formal legal or Canadian immigration advice. For specific legal guidance, consult a regulated Canadian immigration consultant (RCIC) or immigration lawyer.

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