Overview
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.
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.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$60,482
$67,782
$96,250
Job openings
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British Columbia
60expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
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.
Certification requirements
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
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