Explore occupational profile

Version:
OaSIS 2025 Version 1.0
Search the OaSIS

94204.01 – Mechanical assemblers

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.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Light construction equipment assembler
  • Mechanical assembler
  • Recreation vehicle assembler
  • Truck trailer assembler

Core competencies

  • Operation and Control to ensure mechanical components and systems such as transmissions, gearboxes and hydraulic pumps are assembled correctly and function as intended
  • Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment to detect any operational issues or malfunctions early and ensure defects are addressed promptly
  • Multi-Limb Coordination to manipulate various components and tools during the assembly process, such as using one hand to hold a part in place while using the other hand to tighten screws or bolts
  • Spatial Visualization to understand how components relate to each other spatially to ensure proper alignment, fit and functionality
  • Attention to Detail to follow assembly instructions, paying close attention to measurements, alignments and tolerances
  • Knowledge in Manufacturing, Processing and Production to accurately interpret product specifications and assembly instructions and troubleshoot issues that arise during assembly

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • 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.

Additional information

  • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
  • There is little or no mobility among the various assemblers and inspectors in this unit group.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Machine fitters (72405)
  • Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing (92023)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities

TEER

4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training

Major group

94 – Machine operators, assemblers and inspectors in processing, manufacturing and printing

Sub-major group

942 – Assemblers and inspectors in manufacturing

Minor group

9420 – Mechanical, electrical and electronics assemblers and inspectors

Unit group

94204 – Mechanical assemblers and inspectors

Occupational profile

94204.01 – Mechanical assemblers

O*NET in-it

This page includes information from the O*NET 27.2 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Employment and Social Development Canada has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.