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94204.02 – Mechanical inspectors

Mechanical inspectors check and inspect subassemblies and finished products to ensure proper quality and product specifications.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Agricultural equipment inspector
  • All-terrain vehicles inspector
  • Farm equipment assembly inspector
  • Light material-handling equipment assembler
  • Marine engine quality-control assembly inspector

Core competencies

  • Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment to oversee critical manufacturing processes and detect operational issues early
  • Quality Control Testing to guarantee sub-assemblies and finished products meet specified standards and customer requirements
  • Near Vision to examine mechanical assemblies and subassemblies, inspect small components and read labels or serial numbers
  • Pattern Identification and Perceptual Speed to quickly identify potential problems by detecting variations in the appearance or structure of components during inspections
  • Attention to Detail to scrutinize every aspect of products, checking for defects, inconsistencies or deviations from specifications and document findings
  • Knowledge in Manufacturing, Processing and Production to be familiar with the step-by-step processes involved in producing mechanical products such as engines, transmissions and hydraulic pumps

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • 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.

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:

  • Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors (93200)
  • Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers (94200)

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

94204.02 – Mechanical inspectors

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