94202

Assemblers and inspectors, electrical appliance, apparatus and equipment 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

Assemblers in electrical appliance, apparatus and equipment manufacturing assemble prefabricated parts to produce household, commercial and industrial appliances and equipment. Inspectors inspect and test the assembled products. This unit group also includes workers who set up and prepare assembly lines for operation. They are employed by electrical appliance and electrical equipment manufacturing companies.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Assemblers
Assemble prefabricated parts on an assembly line, or at work benches using screw guns and other hand and power tools
Assemble small and large household electrical appliances such as coffeemakers, toasters, vacuum cleaners, lawn mowers, refrigerators and dishwashers
Assemble small transformers, small electrical motors and transmissions used in appliances or other electrical products
Assemble circuit breakers, switches or other electrical control equipment and position and fasten components such as springs, toggles or other parts into assembly casings
Wind coils and armatures for small electric motors and transformers
Perform minor repairs to products rejected from production assembly line
Set up assembly line with materials and supplies required for production, and set up and adjust production tools.
Inspectors and testers
Check products at different stages of production for visual defects and faulty electrical and mechanical connections, or operate automatic or other testing equipment to ensure product quality
Identify and mark acceptable and defective assemblies and return faulty assemblies to production for repair
Collect, record and summarize inspection results.

Example job titles

•circuit breaker assembler
•coffee maker assembler
•dishwasher assembler
•electric clothes dryer assembler
•electric lawn mower assembler
•electric refrigerator assembler
•electrical appliance assembler
•electrical appliance assembly inspector

Overview

Under Canada's NOC 2021 system, National Occupational Classification (NOC) code 94202 represents assemblers and inspectors in electrical appliance, apparatus, and equipment manufacturing. This occupation is classified under TEER 4, reflecting positions that typically require a secondary school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training. Professionals in this category are employed by manufacturers of electrical appliances, industrial equipment, and electrical machinery across Canada.

Key duties under NOC 94202 include assembling prefabricated parts to construct electrical appliances or equipment, winding coils, wiring and soldering components, and inspecting and testing completed units to ensure compliance with quality standards. While secondary school completion is the standard educational requirement, inspectors often require previous experience as an assembler within the same organization.

In terms of Canadian immigration, TEER 4 occupations may be eligible for specific pathways such as the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), various Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams, or localized pilot programs tailored for manufacturing sectors. Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. For official and up-to-date guidance, please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a regulated Canadian immigration professional.

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