Job Description
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.
Sample Job Titles
- Test Supervisor – Electronics Manufacturing
- Systems Testing Supervisor
- Electronics Manufacturing Supervisor
- Electronics Assembly Supervisor
- Communications Equipment Testing Supervisor
- Assembly and Test Supervisor
- Final Assembly and Testing Supervisor
- Integrated Circuit Fabrication Supervisor
- Assembly and Test Equipment Manufacturing Supervisor
Job 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.
Typical Background
Education
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- Post-secondary education in electronics or a related discipline is required.
Experience
Several years of experience as an electronics assembler, fabricator, inspector or tester are usually required.