The Harvester Works had three main assembly areas, where all the parts of a machine were brought together from the different manufacturing departments. Workers laboured in a production line, progressively adding components to create a complete machine. Each finished product was then tested and put through a final inspection.
Harvesters were assembled in distinct stages. The frame and wheels were put together first, then sub-assemblies added. Each sub-assembly had been built in a separate workshop.
The Harvester Works had three main assembly areas, where all the parts of a machine were brought together from the different manufacturing departments. Workers laboured in a production line, progressively adding components to create a complete machine. Each finished product was then tested and put through a final inspection.
Harvesters were assembled in distinct stages. The frame and wheels were put together first, then sub-assemblies added. Each sub-assembly had been built in a separate workshop.
Constructing and testing implements following assembly, 1919
The Digger Carries On, 1919. National Film and Sound Archive of Australia
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