Supervisors, electronics manufacturing – NOC : 9222

Unit Group

9222 Supervisors, electronics manufacturing

Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers who assemble, fabricate, test, repair and inspect electronic parts, components and systems. They are employed in electronics manufacturing plants.

Example Titles

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Main duties

Supervisors in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:

Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers who assemble, fabricate, inspect and test electronic and electromechanical assemblies, subassemblies, parts and components
Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments
Resolve work problems and recommend work measures to improve productivity
Requisition materials and supplies
Train workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies and recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
Ensure safety rules and regulations are followed
Prepare production and other reports
May set up machines and equipment
Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of related helpers and labourers.

Employment requirements

Completion of secondary school is required.
Several years of experience as an electronics assembler, fabricator, inspector or tester are usually required.
Post-secondary education in electronics or a related discipline is required.

Classified elsewhere

Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians (2241)
Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers (9523)
Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) (2242)
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