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Sector : 11 - Mechanical Manufacturing Info

8688 Mechanical Assembler

M688
Field of application Mechanical assemblers are employed in companies that manufacture metal products such as road or other vehicles, heat pumps, frames and cabinets for electronic equipment or for use in the telecommunications sector, industrial equipment such as conveyors, sawmill equipment, small metal objects, etc.
Other job titles Mechanical assembler

818801 - Prepare materials for assembly 1

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Proper application of work techniques
  • Proper use of tools and equipment
  • Concern for using materials sparingly

Tasks

  • Consult the work order.
  • Purchase materials at the store. Optional task or competency
  • Verify the availability of all manufactured and purchased components with a materials list.
  • Ensure that the tools are available.
  • Notify the person in charge in the event of problems.

818802 - Assemble parts and precast elements 2

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Proper application of work techniques
  • Proper use of tools and equipment
  • Compliance with drawings or diagrams

Tasks

  • Consult drawings or diagrams.
  • Bolt up, screw in, glue, attach, tighten or fasten parts and elements of the product to be assembled.
  • Move finished products or subassemblies using the appropriate equipment.

818803 - Install parts Optional task or competency 2

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Proper application of work techniques
  • Proper use of tools and equipment
  • Compliance with drawings or diagrams

Tasks

  • Consult the technical drawings or diagrams.
  • Position parts, subassemblies and accessories such as door panels and dashboards using manual or mechanical tools.
  • Connect cables, tubes or wires.
  • Perform basic tests. Optional task or competency
  • Notify the person in charge in the event of malfunctions.

530 - Verify the assembly 2

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Compliance with quality standards
  • Proper application of work techniques
  • Proper use of instruments
  • Accurate data
  • Meticulous work

Tasks

  • Check that assemblies conform with specifications.
  • Identify the nonconformity of certain products.
  • Correct nonconformity problems, if applicable, or send defective products to the designated areas.
  • Affix seals or labels on approved products.
  • Fill out the control sheet.

105 - Keep the workspace clean and orderly, in an industrial setting 1

Performance criteria

  • Observance of occupational health and safety rules
  • Observance of environmental laws and regulations
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Observance of maintenance schedule
  • Compliance with the storage or warehousing plan
  • Proper application of work techniques
  • Concern for using materials sparingly
  • Order and cleanliness

Tasks

  • Put away the parts or products in their designated areas.
  • Clean the tools and equipment.
  • Sort and put away all materials used.
  • Clean and sweep the work areas.
  • Salvage scrap materials for recycling and dispose of waste.
  • Report signs of breakage to the maintenance service or person in charge.
Info Optional competency or task. Competencies or tasks marked with this symbol are not required in all workplaces. They could be included in a student’s training plan if the practicum setting offers the opportunity for the student to apply them.