Supervisors, electronics and electrical products manufacturing

Supervisors in electronics manufacturing supervise and coordinate the activities of workers who assemble, fabricate, test, repair and inspect electronic parts, components and systems. They are employed in electronics manufacturing plants. Supervisors in electrical products manufacturing supervise and coordinate the activities of workers who assemble, fabricate and inspect electrical components, appliances, motors and industrial equipment. They are employed by companies that manufacture electrical products.

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Salary Information

National wage data for this occupation

Entry-level

CA$25.00

/hr

Typical

CA$33.65

/hr

Experienced

CA$48.27

/hr

Average: CA$35.37/hr

97.5% of workers in this occupation receive non-wage benefits

Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.

Examples

Illustrative Examples

assembly and testing supervisor - electronic equipment manufacturing
communications equipment assembly supervisor - electronic equipment manufacturing
electrical appliance assembly foreman/woman
electrical appliance assembly supervisor
electrical equipment manufacturing supervisor
electrical motor assembly foreman/woman
electrical transformer assembly foreman/woman
electronic assembly foreman/woman
final assembly and testing foreman/woman - electronic equipment manufacturing
printed circuit board (PCB) fabrication foreman/woman - electronic equipment manufacturing
production supervisor - electronics manufacturing
switchgear assembly foreman/woman
systems test foreman/woman - electronic equipment manufacturing

All Examples

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electronic assembly supervisor
electronic equipment fabricating and assembling foreman/woman
electronic equipment fabricating and assembling supervisor
electronic inspection foreman/woman - electronics manufacturing
electronics manufacturing foreman/woman
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final assembly and testing foreman/woman - electronic equipment manufacturing
final assembly and testing supervisor - electronic equipment manufacturing
foreman/woman - electronic equipment manufacturing
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integrated circuit (IC) fabrication supervisor - electronic equipment manufacturing
integrated-circuit-board fabrication supervisor - electronic equipment manufacturing
PCB (printed circuit board) fabrication foreman/woman - electronic equipment manufacturing
PCB (printed circuit board) fabrication supervisor - electronic equipment manufacturing
printed circuit board (PCB) fabrication foreman/woman - electronic equipment manufacturing
printed circuit board (PCB) fabrication supervisor - electronic equipment manufacturing
production foreman/woman - electronics manufacturing
production supervisor - electronics manufacturing
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supervisor - electronic equipment manufacturing
switchgear assembly foreman/woman
systems test foreman/woman - electronic equipment manufacturing
systems testing supervisor - electronic equipment manufacturing
test supervisor - electronic equipment manufacturing
test supervisor - electronics manufacturing
testing foreman/woman - electronic equipment manufacturing

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers who assemble, fabricate, inspect and test electronic and electromechanical assemblies, subassemblies, parts and components or activities of workers who assemble, fabricate and inspect various types of electrical apparatus and equipment such as electrical appliances, batteries, electric motors, transformers and generators and electrical switchgear and control equipment
Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate 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, coordinate and schedule the activities of related helpers and labourers.

Requirements

Employment Requirements

Completion of secondary school is usually required.
Post-secondary education in electronics, electrical or manufacturing technology or a related discipline is usually required for some positions in this group.
Several years of experience as an electronics or electric assembler, fabricator, inspector, tester or lead hand are usually required for some positions in this group.