Product inspectors
Product inspectors inspect assembled products such as jewellery, silverware, buttons, pencils, non-prescription lenses, brushes, clocks and watches, musical instruments, sporting good and toys.
Good
Market Demand
TEER 4
Skill Level
SK, NS, QC
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Check manufactured items for defects and for conformance to specifications and quality standards, visually or using sample models and instruments
- Affix seals or tags to approved items and return defective products for repair or recycle
- Complete reports and record information on product inspection.
- May make minor adjustments and repairs.
Qualifications
- checkSecondary school education is usually required.
- checkExperience as an assembler may be required for inspectors.
- checkOn-the-job training is provided.
Market Outlook by Province
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Good for other products assemblers, finishers and inspectors (NOC 94219) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about other products assemblers, finishers and inspectors in Saskatchewan: Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Other products assemblers, finishers and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors: Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 46%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 18%Textile and textile product and clothing manufacturing and leather and allied product manufacturing (NAICS 313-316): 10%Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 6%Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 87% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 13% compared to 19% for all occupations64% of other products assemblers, finishers and inspectors work all year, while 36% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.18% of other products assemblers, finishers and inspectors are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 73% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 27% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 20% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 54% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
Nova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Good for other products assemblers, finishers and inspectors (NOC 94219) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about other products assemblers, finishers and inspectors in Nova Scotia: Approximately 950 people work in this occupation. Other products assemblers, finishers and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors: Ship and Boat Building (NAICS 3366): 50%Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 14%Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 8%Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 5% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 92% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 8% compared to 18% for all occupations53% of other products assemblers, finishers and inspectors work all year, while 47% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.11% of other products assemblers, finishers and inspectors are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 72% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 28% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 27% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 42% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 16% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 10% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
Quebec
The employment outlook will be Moderate for other products assemblers, finishers and inspectors (NOC 94219) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about other products assemblers, finishers and inspectors in Quebec: Approximately 9,250 people work in this occupation. Other products assemblers, finishers and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors: Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 17%Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 14%Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 9%Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 8%Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 92% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 8% compared to 18% for all occupations55% of other products assemblers, finishers and inspectors work all year, while 45% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.6% of other products assemblers, finishers and inspectors are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 72% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 28% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 26% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 19% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 23% compared to 19% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
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