Index
Intro
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.
Mobility is possible to jobs in the same production department.
Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
Main Duties
Motor vehicle assemblers perform some or all of the following 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 like overhead hoists
- Fit and adjust parts such as doors, hoods and trunk lids.
Motor vehicle inspectors and testers perform some or all of the following duties:
- Check motor vehicle exterior priming and colour coats, sealers and glazers, and mark, record and report defects to be repaired
- Test motor vehicle electrical assemblies, equipment and wiring for proper performance using testing devices such as meters, analyzers and timing lights
- Inspect auto parts and fully assembled motor vehicles for defects and to ensure that previously noted defects have been corrected
- Drive and test motor vehicles on roll testing device to ensure that transmission, axle, engine and brakes function properly.
Employment Requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Skills required for occupations in this unit group are normally acquired through on-the-job training.
All Titles
- accessories installer, automobiles – motor vehicle manufacturing
- adjuster, doors – motor vehicle manufacturing
- adjuster, doors and deck lids – motor vehicle manufacturing
- adjuster, headlights – motor vehicle manufacturing
- adjuster, line-up – motor vehicle manufacturing
- assembler – automobile assembly
- assembler, automobile hoods – motor vehicle manufacturing
- assembler, automobiles
- assembler, axles – automobile assembly
- assembler, bodies – motor vehicle manufacturing
- assembler, brakes – motor vehicle manufacturing
- assembler, cars
- assembler, chassis – motor vehicle manufacturing
- assembler, convertible tops – motor vehicle manufacturing
- assembler, crankshafts – motor vehicle manufacturing
- assembler, doors – motor vehicle manufacturing
- assembler, frames – motor vehicle manufacturing
- assembler, instrument clusters – motor vehicle manufacturing
- assembler, instrument panels – automobile assembly
- assembler, interior finishing – automobile assembly
- assembler, interior trim – automobile assembly
- assembler, leaf springs – motor vehicle manufacturing
- assembler, light trucks – automobile assembly
- assembler, minivans – motor vehicle manufacturing
- assembler, motor vehicles – motor vehicle manufacturing
- assembler, seats – motor vehicle manufacturing
- assembler, small parts – motor vehicle manufacturing
- assembler, springs – motor vehicle manufacturing
- assembler, vans
- assembler-mechanic – motor vehicle manufacturing
- assembly inspector – motor vehicle manufacturing
- assembly inspector, chassis – motor vehicle manufacturing
- assembly quality upgrader – motor vehicle manufacturing
- assembly worker, autos
- auto assembly worker
- auto parts assembler
- automobile accessories installer
- automobile accessories installer and repairerautomobile accessories installer and repairman, automobile accessories installer and repairwoman, installer and repairman, automobile accessories – motor vehicle manufacturing, installer and repairwoman, automobile accessories – motor vehicle manufacturing
- automobile assembler
- automobile assembly worker
- automobile engine tester – automobile assembly
- automobile final inspector – automobile assembly
- automobile hood assembler – motor vehicle manufacturing
- automobile inspector – motor vehicle manufacturing
- automobile inspector and tester – motor vehicle manufacturing
- automobile radio and accessories installer – motor vehicle manufacturing
- automotive assembler – motor vehicle manufacturing
- automotive electronic accessories installer and repairer – motor vehicle manufacturingautomotive electronic accessories installer and repairman – motor vehicle manufacturing, automotive electronic accessories installer and repairwoman – motor vehicle manufacturing, installer and repairman, automotive electronic accessories – motor vehicle manufacturing, installer and repairwoman, automotive electronic accessories – motor vehicle manufacturing
- automotive engine quality control inspector
- axle assembler – automobile assembly
- battery installer – motor vehicle manufacturing
- body assembler – motor vehicle manufacturing
- body department technician – motor vehicle manufacturing
- body frame inspector – motor vehicle manufacturing
- body production operator – motor vehicle manufacturing
- body-in-white inspector – motor vehicle manufacturing
- brake assembler – motor vehicle manufacturing
- car assembler
- car examiner – automobile assembly
- car inspector – automobile assembly
- chassis assembler – motor vehicle manufacturing
- chassis assembly inspector – motor vehicle manufacturing
- chassis inspector – motor vehicle manufacturing
- convertible top assembler – motor vehicle manufacturing
- crankshaft assembler – motor vehicle manufacturing
- door adjuster – motor vehicle manufacturing
- door and deck lid adjuster – motor vehicle manufacturing
- door assembler – motor vehicle manufacturing
- door fitter
- door fitter – motor vehicle manufacturing
- door hanger – motor vehicle manufacturing
- door paneler – motor vehicle manufacturing
- electrical quality assurance inspector – motor vehicle manufacturing
- electrical test technician – motor vehicle manufacturing
- electrical tester, instrument panels – motor vehicle manufacturing
- electrical testing technician – motor vehicle manufacturing
- electrical wirer – automotive assembly
- engine block tester – motor vehicle manufacturing
- engine dress assembler – motor vehicle manufacturing
- engine inspector – motor vehicle manufacturing
- engine installer – motor vehicle manufacturing
- engine tester – automobile assembly
- engine tester, automobiles – automobile assembly
- examiner, cars – motor vehicle manufacturing
- examiner, water leaks – motor vehicle manufacturing
- final inspector, automobiles – automobile assembly
- finished assembled vehicle inspector – motor vehicle manufacturing
- finishing department technician – motor vehicle manufacturing
- fitter and adjuster – motor vehicle manufacturing
- fitter, doors – motor vehicle manufacturing
- fitter, hoods – motor vehicle manufacturing
- floor inspector – motor vehicle manufacturing
- frame assembler – motor vehicle manufacturing
- general repairer and adjuster – motor vehicle manufacturinggeneral repairman and adjuster – motor vehicle manufacturing, general repairwoman and adjuster – motor vehicle manufacturing
- headlight adjuster – motor vehicle manufacturing
- hood fitter – motor vehicle manufacturing
- in-process assembly inspector – automobile assembly
- inspector and tester, automobiles – motor vehicle manufacturing
- inspector, assembly – motor vehicle manufacturing
- inspector, automobiles – motor vehicle manufacturing
- inspector, body frames – motor vehicle manufacturing
- inspector, body-in-white – motor vehicle manufacturing
- inspector, cars – motor vehicle manufacturing
- inspector, chassis – motor vehicle manufacturing
- inspector, chassis assembly – motor vehicle manufacturing
- inspector, electrical quality assurance – motor vehicle manufacturing
- inspector, engines – motor vehicle manufacturing
- inspector, finished assembled vehicle – motor vehicle manufacturing
- inspector, floors – motor vehicle manufacturing
- inspector, in-process assembly – automobile assembly
- inspector, mechanical quality assurance – motor vehicle manufacturing
- inspector, motor vehicle mechanical equipment – motor vehicle manufacturing
- inspector, motors and chassis – motor vehicle manufacturing
- inspector, new passenger cars
- inspector, plastic and painted panels – motor vehicle manufacturing
- inspector, radiator – motor vehicle manufacturing
- inspector, trim and hardware – motor vehicle manufacturing
- inspector, water leaks – motor vehicle manufacturing
- installer and repairer, automobile accessories – motor vehicle manufacturing
- installer and repairer, automotive electronic accessories – motor vehicle manufacturing
- installer, automobile radios and accessories – motor vehicle manufacturing
- installer, batteries – motor vehicle manufacturing
- installer, engines – motor vehicle manufacturing
- installer, radiators – motor vehicle manufacturing
- installer, transmissions – motor vehicle manufacturing
- installer, vinyl roofs – motor vehicle manufacturing
- installer, wheels and tires – automobile assembly
- instrument cluster assembler – motor vehicle manufacturing
- instrument panel assembler – automobile assembly
- instrument panel electrical tester – motor vehicle manufacturing
- interior finishing assembler – automobile assembly
- interior trim assembler – automobile assembly
- leaf spring assembler – motor vehicle manufacturing
- light truck assembler – automobile assembly
- line-up adjuster – motor vehicle manufacturing
- line-up man/woman – motor vehicle manufacturingline-up man – motor vehicle manufacturing, line-up woman – motor vehicle manufacturing
- machine operator – motor vehicle manufacturing
- mechanic, road tests – motor vehicle manufacturing
- mechanical inspector – motor vehicle manufacturing
- mechanical quality assurance inspector – motor vehicle manufacturing
- mechanical test technician – motor vehicle manufacturing
- minivan assembler – motor vehicle manufacturing
- motor and chassis inspector – motor vehicle manufacturing
- motor installer – motor vehicle manufacturing
- motor vehicle assembler
- motor vehicle assembler – motor vehicle manufacturing
- motor vehicle mechanical equipment inspector – motor vehicle manufacturing
- new passenger car inspector
- new passenger car preparer – motor vehicle manufacturing
- operator, machines – motor vehicle manufacturing
- operator, sealer – motor vehicle manufacturing
- paint department technician – motor vehicle manufacturing
- plastic and painted panels inspector – motor vehicle manufacturing
- preparer, new passenger cars – motor vehicle manufacturing
- production operator – motor vehicle manufacturing
- production operator, body – motor vehicle manufacturing
- production operator, trim and final – motor vehicle manufacturing
- quality control inspector, automotive engines – motor vehicle manufacturing
- quality upgrader, assembly – motor vehicle manufacturing
- radiator inspector – motor vehicle manufacturing
- radiator installer – motor vehicle manufacturing
- road and roll tester
- road test mechanic
- roll tester – motor vehicle manufacturing
- sealer operator – motor vehicle manufacturing
- seat assembler – motor vehicle manufacturing
- small parts assembler – motor vehicle manufacturing
- soft top trimmer – motor vehicle manufacturing
- sport utility vehicle (SUV) assembler
- spring assembler – motor vehicle manufacturing
- subassembler – motor vehicle manufacturing
- SUV (sport utility vehicle) assembler
- technician, body department – motor vehicle manufacturing
- technician, electrical testing – motor vehicle manufacturing
- technician, electrical tests – motor vehicle manufacturing
- technician, finishing department – motor vehicle manufacturing
- technician, mechanical tests – motor vehicle manufacturing
- technician, paint department – motor vehicle manufacturing
- test driver – automobile assembly
- tester, automobile engines – automobile assembly
- tester, engine blocks – motor vehicle manufacturing
- tester, engines – automobile assembly
- tester, transmissions – motor vehicle manufacturing
- transmission installer
- transmission tester – motor vehicle manufacturing
- trim and hardware inspector – motor vehicle manufacturing
- trimmer, soft top – motor vehicle manufacturing
- utility operator – motor vehicle manufacturing
- utility repairer – motor vehicle manufacturingutility repairman – motor vehicle manufacturing, utility repairwoman – motor vehicle manufacturing
- van assembler
- vinyl roof installer – motor vehicle manufacturing
- water leak examiner – motor vehicle manufacturing
- water leak inspector – motor vehicle manufacturing
- wheel and tire installer – automobile assembly
Exclusions
- Assemblers of heavy trucks, trailers and buses (See 9526 Mechanical assemblers and inspectors)
- Automobile assembly painters and coaters (See 9536 Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators)
- Automotive engine, clutch and transmission assemblers (See 9526 Mechanical assemblers and inspectors)
- Mechanical repairers, automobile manufacturing (See 7321 Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers)
- Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling (9221)