Description

Motor vehicle assemblers assemble and install prefabricated motor vehicle parts and components to form subassemblies and finished motor vehicles. Motor vehicle inspectors and testers inspect and test parts, subassemblies, accessories and finished products to ensure proper performance and conformity to quality standards. They are employed in plants which manufacture automobiles, vans and light trucks.

Job Titles

• Auto assembly worker
• Motor vehicle assembler

Main Duties

• Read electrical schematics, blueprints and other technical diagrams
• Bolt, screw, clip, weld, solder or otherwise fasten motor vehicle parts and components together using hand and power tools and equipment
• Operate and tend automated assembling equipment such as robotic and fixed automation equipment
• Connect cables, tubes and wires to complete assemblies and installations
• Position and install parts, subassemblies and accessories such as engines, transmissions, door panels or instrument panels using hand and power tools and other aids such as overhead hoists
• Fit and adjust parts such as doors, hoods and trunk lids.

Workplaces

• Automobile, van and light truck manufacturing plants

Skills

• Operation and Control
• Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
• Quality Control Testing
• Setting Up
• Troubleshooting

Abilities

• Trunk Strength
• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Auditory Attention
• Body Flexibility
• Colour Perception

Personal Attributes

• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail
• Analytical Thinking
• Concern for Others
• Leadership

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Source: OaSIS