National Occupation Code (NOC): 9537

This unit group includes assemblers, finishers and inspectors, not elsewhere classified, who assemble, finish and inspect components or products of various materials, such as jewellery, silverware, buttons, pencils, non-prescription lenses, brushes, clocks and watches, musical instruments, sporting goods, toys and other miscellaneous products. They are employed by a wide variety of manufacturing companies.

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Job Duties for Other products assemblers, finishers and inspectors

Assemblers and finishers

• Operate machines or use hand tools to cut, shape and fit materials to form parts and to fabricate components or products
• Load supplies into hoppers of dispensing units or manually align, feed or otherwise place materials into machines
• Screw, clip, glue, bond, weld or otherwise assemble parts and components to form final products
• Sand, trim, grind or clean products into final form using hand tools
• Clean work stations and remove scraps, dust, shavings or other by-products from machinery and surrounding areas
• May make routine changes of dies, nozzles or other machinery attachments as required.

Inspectors

• Check manufactured items for defects and for conformance to specifications, visually or using sample models and instruments
• Affix seals or tags to approved items and return defective products for repair or recycle
• Complete reports on product inspection.

Working Conditions for Other products assemblers, finishers and inspectors

Work is performed in a variety of indoor environments, where safety measures are in place to prevent injury from machinery, equipment, and tools.

Alternate Job Titles

• Abrasive Belt Cutter
• Abrasive Wheel Binder
• Acoustic Tile Surfacer
• Adhesive Bandage Machine Tender
• Air Filter Assembler
• Aircraft Heat Shield Maker
• Aluminum Awning Assembler
• Ammunition Assembler
• Ammunition Inspector
• Ammunition Loading Inspector
• Ammunition Maker
• Ammunition Manufacturing Inspector
• Ammunition Salvage Inspector
• Ammunition Worker
• Antenna Assembler
• Anvil-seating Press Tender
• Archery Bow Limb Aligner
• Archery Bow Maker
• Archery Bow String Maker
• Arrow Assembler
• Artificial Pearl Maker
• Artificial Turf Maker
• Asphalt Roofing Slitter Operator
• Assembler, Advertising Buttons
• Assembler, Aluminum Doors And Windows
• Assembler, Arrow Points
• Assembler, Automated Valves
• Assembler, Brushes And Mops
• Assembler, Dust Brushes
• Assembler, Earmuffs
• Assembler, Lint Roller Brushes
• Assembler, Shovel Handles
• Assembler, Sponge Mops
• Assembler, Sports Headgear
• Assembler, Thermos Bottles
• Assembly Press Operator
• Assembly Press Set-up Operator
• Atomic Fuel Bundle Assembler
• Automated Sphere-polishing Machine Operator
• Automatic Lathe Operator - Clock
• Awning Frame Assembler
• Awning Maker, Aluminum
• Baby Carriage Assembler
• Ball Bearing Inspector
• Ball Bearing Tester
• Barometer Assembler
• Baseball Centre Winder
• Baseball Maker
• Basketball Coverer
• Bead Stringer
• Bearing Assembler
• Bearing Inspector
• Belt-maker Operator
• Bench Hand - Jewellery Manufacturing
• Bicycle Assembler
• Bicycle Inspector
• Billiard Ball Maker
• Billiard Cloth Inspector
• Billiard Table Cushion Mounter
• Blackboard Maker
• Blasting Cap Assembler
• Bottle Cap Seal Machine Tender
• Box Blank Machine Operator
• Box-end-stapling Machine Tender
• Box-sealing Machine Operator
• Bracelet Assembler
• Breaster, Heels - Footwear Manufacturing
• Broom Assembler
• Broom Maker
• Broom Maker, Hand
• Broom Stitcher
• Broomcorn Dyer
• Broom-stitching Machine Operator
• Brush Assembler, Twisted Wire
• Brush Finisher
• Brush Maker Operator
• Brush Maker, Hand
• Brush Making Machine Operator
• Buffing Machine Set-up Operator, Flatware
• Bullet And Cartridge Case Inspector
• Bullet And Cartridge Inspector
• Bulletin Board Fabricator
• Bulletin Board Maker
• Burnisher Operator - Footwear Manufacturing
• Burnishing Machine Operator - Footwear Manufacturing
• Button Designer And Sample Maker
• Button Finisher
• Button Machine Operator
• Button Machine Setter
• Button Maker
• Button Press Operator
• Button-covering Machine Setter
• Button-moulder Operator
• Buttons Inspector
• Camera Assembler
• Camera Assembly Inspector
• Camera Inspector
• Candle Decorator
• Canvas Awning Maker
• Canvas Goods Assembler
• Canvas Tent Maker
• Car Seat Assembler
• Carpet Tape Machine Tender
• Cartridge Assembler
• Cartridge Inspector
• Cartridge-filler Operator
• Cartridge-loader Machine Operator
• Case Assembler And Finisher
• Chain Maker, Hand - Jewellery Manufacturing
• Channeler - Footwear Manufacturing
• Charger - Jewellery Manufacturing
• Cigarette Case Maker
• Cigarette Holder Maker
• Clock And Timer Movement Automated Line Assembler
• Clock And Watch Assembler
• Clock And Watch Assembly Inspector
• Clock And Watch Dial Installer
• Clock And Watch Finisher
• Clock And Watch Hairspring Truer
• Clock And Watch Movements Tester
• Clock Assembler
• Clock Assembly Adjuster
• Clock Balance Wheel Assembler
• Clock Finisher
• Clock Hairspring Calibrator
• Clock Hairspring Maker
• Clock Part Die Casting Assembler
• Clock Spring Assembler
• Clock Staker
• Clockmaker - Manufacturing
• Collar And Belt Turner
• Comb Maker
• Compact Disc Matrix Inspector
• Compass Assembler
• Compressed Air And Gas Regulator Assembler
• Conveyor Wire Belt Builder
• Corks And Bottle Caps Inspector
• Corncob Pipe Assembler
• Counter And Upper Tacker - Footwear Manufacturing
• Covered Button Maker
• Crayon Making Machine Tender
• Creaser - Garment And Fabric
• Crimping Machine Tender - Leather Products Manufacturing
• Curtain Rod Assembler
• Custom Golf Club Maker
• Cutlery Assembly Inspector
• Cutlery Maker
• Cutlery Maker Operator
• Cutter Operator - Other Products Manufacturing
• Cutting Machine
• Cutting Machine Tender - Textile Products Manufacturing
• Dental Instrument Assembler
• Detonator And Fuse Assembler
• Detonator Assembler
• Dial Marker
• Dice Maker
• Display Balloon Maker
• Doll Assembly Repairer
• Doll Hairstylist
• Doll Maker - Manufacturing
• Door And Window Assembler, Aluminum
• Door Assembler, Aluminum
• Drawing Instrument Assembler
• Drug And Toilet Preparations Inspector
• Dust Brush Maker
• Dust Mop Assembler
• Dust Mop Maker
• Duster Maker
• Embossing Machine Operator - Footwear
• Enamel Applier - Jewellery Manufacturing
• Enamel Burner - Jewellery Manufacturing
• Enamel Decorator - Jewellery Manufacturing
• Engraving Machine Operator
• Epoxy-pouring Machine Operator
• Explosive Primer Inspector
• Eyeglass Frame Assembler
• Eyeglass Frame Cutter
• Eyeglass Frame Inspector And Sorter
• Eyeglass Frame Maker
• Eyeglass Frame Polisher
• Eyeglass Lens Mounter
• Eyeglass Lenses Edger Tender - Non-prescription
• Eyelet-punching Machine Tender
• Fabric Hat Assembler
• Fancy Wire Drawer - Jewellery Manufacturing
• Felt Hat Finisher
• Fibre Strap Machine Tender
• Filigree Finisher
• Filigree Wire Drawer - Jewellery Manufacturing
• Film-processing Unit Assembler
• Filter Assembler
• Findings Attacher - Jewellery Manufacturing
• Finisher, Felt Hats
• Firefighters' Hats Assembler
• Firework Assembler
• Firework Maker
• Fish Net Making Machine Operator
• Fishing Reel Assembler
• Fishing Rod Assembler
• Fishing Rod Finisher
• Fishing Tackle Maker
• Fish-net-making Machine Tender
• Flag-making Machine Operator
• Flare Assembler
• Flat Optical Element Maker - Non-prescription
• Flatware-buffing Machine Set-up Operator
• Fletcher - Sporting Goods Manufacturing
• Foiling Machine Tender
• Folding Machine Operator - Garment Manufacturing
• Footwear Parts Trimmer - Footwear Manufacturing
• Fountain Pen Inspector
• Fountain Pen Maker
• Foxer - Footwear
• Fuel Filter Assembler
• Fuel Rod Assembler
• Fur Blocker
• Gas Meter Assembler
• Gauze Pad Machine Tender
• Gluer - Other Products Manufacturing
• Golf Club Adjuster
• Golf Club Assembler
• Golf Club Inspector
• Hair-rooting Machine Operator - Toy Manufacturing
• Hairspring Truer
• Hand Bag-maker
• Hand Blocker, Hats
• Hand Colour-card Maker
• Hand Fish Net Maker
• Hand Former, Hat Brims
• Hand Hat Blocker
• Hand Hat Brim Former
• Hand Lacer - Sporting Goods Manufacturing
• Hand Lens Beveller - Non-prescription
• Hand Lens Edger - Non-prescription
• Hand Net-maker
• Hand Pleater - Garment Manufacturing
• Hand Sample Container Maker
• Handbag Maker, Leather
• Handle And Vent Machine Tender
• Hard Hat Assembler
• Hardboard-coating Line Checker
• Hardware Assembler
• Hardware, Tool And Knife Inspector
• Hat And Cap Eyelet Machine Operator
• Hat Brim Cutter - Fabric Products Manufacturing
• Hat Cone Former - Hat Manufacturing
• Hat Cone Shrinker
• Hat Crown And Brim Former - Hat Manufacturing
• Hat Decoration Maker
• Hat Decorator - Fabric Products Manufacturing
• Hat Finisher
• Hat Foundation Maker - Fabric Products Manufacturing
• Hat Ornament Maker
• Hat Presser, Machine - Hat Manufacturing
• Hat-brim-flexing Machine Tender - Hat Manufacturing
• Hat-greasing Machine Tender - Hat Manufacturing
• Hatmaking Machine Operator
• Hat-pouncing Machine Tender - Hat Manufacturing
• Heading Machine Tender
• Heat Sensor Assembler
• Heel Attacher
• Heel Breaster
• Heel Finisher, Wood - Footwear Manufacturing
• Heel Maker
• Heel Seat Fitter
• Heel-trimming Machine Operator - Footwear Manufacturing
• Hollowware-buffing Machine Tender
• Hydrometer Assembler
• Ice Chip Maker Tender
• Ice Machine Tender
• Ice Maker
• Ice-cutting Machine Tender
• Igniter Assembler
• Inflated Ball Moulder
• Insole Tape Machine Operator
• Insole-moulding Machine Operator
• Insole-moulding Machine Tender
• Insole-tacking Machine Operator
• Inspector, Projector Assembly
• Inspector, Purchased Metal Parts
• Insulating Panel Maker
• Insulating Tube Winder
• Insulation Batt Cutter Operator
• Insulation Blanket Maker
• Jewellery Annealer
• Jewellery Assembler
• Jewellery Assembly Inspector
• Jewellery Case Assembler
• Jewellery Cleaner
• Jewellery Filer
• Jewellery Inspector
• Jewellery Parts Assembler
• Jewellery Polisher
• Jewellery Riveter
• Jewellery Solderer
• Jewellery Strip Roller
• Jewellery Turner
• Jewellery Wire Finisher
• Jewellery-soldering Machine Tender
• Knife Assembler
• Knife Inspector
• Label-cutting Machine Tender
• Lacrosse Stick Lacer
• Lampshade Assembler
• Lampshade Maker
• Lampshade Sewer
• Laster - Footwear Manufacturing (except Rubber)
• Layout Table Hemmer
• Leather Bag Maker
• Leather Case Maker
• Leather Products Assembler
• Leather Riveter - Footwear Manufacturing
• Lens Edger Feeder - Non-prescription
• Lens Edger Tender - Non-prescription
• Lens-grinding Machine Tender - Non-prescription
• Lensometer Operator - Non-prescription
• Lens-polisher Operator - Non-prescription
• Lens-polishing Machine Operator - Non-prescription
• Lens-silverer Operator - Non-prescription
• Lens-silvering Machine Operator - Non-prescription
• Lock Assembler
• Lock Maker
• Luggage Finisher
• Luggage Shell Bonder Operator
• Machine Drapery Pleater
• Machine Engraver - Manufacturing
• Machine Heel Maker
• Machine Pleater, Draperies
• Machine Skiver - Leather Products Manufacturing
• Magnetic Valve Assembler
• Mannequin Assembler
• Mannequin Wig Maker
• Match Inspector
• Matchbook Inspector
• Metal Door Frame Assembler
• Metal Products Assembler
• Metal-sheathed Insulation Former
• Meter Assembler
• Mirror Assembler
• Mirror Framer
• Mop Assembler
• Mop Maker
• Mounter, Hollowware
• Multifocal Lens Assembler
• Munitions Assembler
• Munitions Inspector
• Munitions Loading Inspector
• Munitions Manufacturing Inspector
• Munitions Salvage Inspector
• Munitions Worker
• Musical Instrument Assembler
• Nailer - Footwear Manufacturing
• Necklace Assembler
• Nibbling Machine Operator - Jewellery Manufacturing
• Oil Filter Assembler
• Optical Element Coater - Non-prescription
• Optical Glass Etcher (non-prescription)
• Optical Instrument Assembler
• Optical Instrument Calibrator
• Optical Instrument Driller - Non-prescription
• Optical Instrument Maker
• Optical Mirror Coater Operator
• Ornament Setter
• Ornamental Design Caster
• Packaging Tester
• Packaging Tester And Inspector
• Paint Brush Final Assembler
• Paint Roller Cover Trimmer
• Paintbrush-head Maker
• Parachute Stringer
• Pearl Earring Maker
• Pearl Maker
• Pearl Stringer
• Pellet Press Operator - Explosives Manufacturing
• Pellet Press Tender
• Pen And Pencil Assembler
• Pen And Pencil Inspector
• Pen-and-pencil-knurling Machine Operator
• Pencil Maker Operator
• Pencil Maker Tender
• Pencil-eraser Maker Tender
• Pencil-eraser-making Machine Tender
• Pencil-making Machine Operator
• Pencil-making Machine Setter
• Pencil-making Machine Tender
• Pencil-pointing Machine Tender
• Permanent Press Sprayer Machine
• Permanent Press Sprayer Tender - Garment And Fabric Products Manufacturing
• Photographic Equipment Assembler
• Photographic Equipment Assembly Inspector
• Photographic Equipment Inspector
• Piano Action Assembler
• Piano Action Inspector-adjuster
• Piano And Organ Bench Worker
• Piano Assembler
• Piano Assembly Inspector
• Piano Back Assembler
• Piano Case Assembler
• Piano Inspector
• Piano Mechanism Assembler
• Piano Subassembler
• Pill Machine Operator
• Pill Maker Operator
• Pill-coating Machine Operator
• Pleating Machine Tender - Garment Manufacturing
• Polisher, Precision Optical Lenses - Non-prescription
• Pouncer - Hat Manufacturing
• Power Screwdriver Operator
• Precision Instrument Assembly Inspector
• Precision Lens Edger - Non-prescription
• Precision Lens Grinder - Non-prescription
• Precision Lens Polisher - Non-prescription
• Press Operator, Skates
• Press Tender, Pellets - Explosives Manufacturing
• Pressure Switch Inspector
• Pressure Switch Tester
• Primer-inserting Machine Tender
• Prism Maker
• Prism Maker Operator
• Product Trimmer
• Profile Saw Operator - Jewellery
• Profile Trimmer - Jewellery
• Projector Assembler
• Protective Earmuffs Assembler
• Purse Maker, Leather
• Pyrotechnics Assembler
• Racquet Stringer
• Reflective Sign Fabricator
• Ribbon Inker
• Ribbon Winder
• Ribbon-looping Machine Tender
• Ring Mandrel Worker
• Ring Stamper
• Roller Bearing Assembly Inspector
• Rotary Brush-making Machine Operator
• Safety Earmuffs Assembler
• Safety Razor Blade Honer
• Safety Razor Blade Inspector
• Safety Razor Blade Maker
• Scale Assembler
• Scale Inspector
• Scale Maker
• Scrubber Brush Assembler
• Scrubber Brush Maker
• Seamless Ball Moulder
• Seat Belt Assembly Inspector
• Setter, Pencil Maker
• Shell Assembler - Explosives
• Shoe Decoration Assembler - Footwear Manufacturing
• Shoe Decorator - Footwear Manufacturing
• Shoe Parts Fastener
• Shoe Repairer, Factory
• Shoe Stitcher, Hand
• Shoelace-tipping Machine Tender
• Shoe-trimming Machine Operator - Footwear Manufacturing
• Shotgun Proof Tester
• Shower Door And Panel Assembler
• Sign Maker
• Silverware Buffer
• Sizing Machine Operator - Fabric
• Skate Maker
• Skate Press Operator
• Ski Maker
• Sleeping Bag Finisher
• Slide Fastener Chain Machine Tender
• Slide Fastener Machine Operator
• Slide Fastener Machine Tender (except Plastic Products)
• Slide-fastener-cutting Machine Operator
• Slitter Operator, Asphalt Roofing Materials
• Slitter Tender, Knit Tubing
• Small Arms Tester
• Snowshoe Weaver
• Soap And Toilet Goods Preparations Inspector
• Sole-moulding Machine Operator - Footwear Manufacturing
• Sole-moulding Machine Tender - Footwear Manufacturing
• Solenoid Valve Assembler
• Spectacle Frame Polisher
• Spoked Wheel Assembler
• Sporting Goods Grip-wrapping Machine Tender
• Sports Ball Inspector And Repairer
• Sports Ball Moulder
• Sports Ball Moulder Press Operator
• Sports Helmet Assembler
• Staking Machine Tender
• Stamp Pad Maker
• Stapling Machine Tender
• Sterilizer Operator - Surgical Equipment Manufacturing
• Stringing Machine Feeder
• Stuffing Machine Operator
• Stuffing Machine Tender
• Stuffing Machine Tender - Toys
• Suture Material Winder
• Tablet Maker
• Tablet-coating Machine Operator
• Tablet-making Machine Tender
• Master Bike Builder
• Quality Inspection- Hightech Technician
• Line Operator
• Packaging/crate Builder
• Tacker - Footwear Manufacturing
• Tarpaulin Finisher
• Tender, Fishing Rod Guide Winder
• Tender, Foiling Machine - Explosives Manufacturing
• Tender, Label-cutting Machine - Garment And Fabric Products Manufacturing
• Tennis Ball Maker Operator
• Tennis Ball Maker Tender
• Tennis Net Maker, Hand
• Tent Finisher
• Tent Maker
• Textile-bags-turner Operator
• Thermometric Systems Capillary Tube Charger
• Thermos Bottle Assembler
• Thermostat And Pressure Switch Calibrator
• Tinsel Maker Operator
• Tool And Cutlery Assembly Inspector
• Toothbrush Maker Operator
• Toy Assembler
• Toy Inspector
• Toy Maker
• Toy-stuffing Machine Operator
• Tracer-bullet-loading Machine Operator
• Trophy Assembler
• Tube-cutting Machine Tender
• Twisted Wire Brush Maker
• Twisting Machine Tender
• Typewriter Assembly Tester
• Typewriter Tester
• Ultrasonic Cleaning Machine Tender
• Umbrella Inspector
• Umbrella Maker
• Vacuum Bottle Assembler
• Venetian Blind Assembler
• Venetian Blind Maker
• Wallpaper Inspector
• Watch Assembler
• Watch Assembly Inspector
• Watch Balance Wheel Adjuster
• Watch Crystal Edge Grinder
• Watch Escapement Put-in-beat Adjuster
• Watch Final Assembly Inspector
• Watch Inspector
• Watch Movement Tester
• Waterproofer
• Wet Suit Maker
• Whisk Assembler
• Wig Hair Preparer
• Wig Maker
• Winding Machine Tender - Other Products Manufacturing
• Window And Door Assembler - PVC Window And Door Manufacturing
• Window And Screen Assembler
• Window Assembler, Aluminum
• Window Blind Mounter
• Window Shade Mounter
• Zipper Assembler
• Zipper Chain Assembler
• Zipper Chain Machine Tender
• Zipper Inspector
• Zipper Machine Operator
• Zipper Machine Tender (except Plastic Products)
• Zipper Manufacturing Inspector
• Zipper-cutting Machine Operator
• Ice Resurfacer Assembly Technician
• Polisher - Afternoon Shift
• Light Assembly
• Assember- Line Production
• Window & Door Manufacturing
• Hydraulic Cylinder Assembler / General Labourer
• Sign Assembler And Acm Panel Builders
• Rack Assembler
• Door Assembler
• General Labourer - Assembly
• Assembly - Guelph
• Assembler
• Packaging/light Assembly Shift 1 Position-days
• General Assembler/moss Production
• Production Worker Assembler – Hockey Boards
• Manufacturing Assemblers - Afternoon Shift
• Assembler, Car Seats
• Packaging/light Assembly Shift -lead Hand Nights Shift
• Fabrication Assembler
• Assembly Worker
• QA Tester
• Custom Seating Technician
• Assembler Windows And Doors
• Rockwool (roxul) Cutting Crew
• Packaging / Labelling Associate