Motor Vehicle Assemblers, Inspectors and Testers

Nature of work

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 make sure they perform properly and meet quality standards. They work for plants that manufacture cars, vans and light trucks.

Job duties

Motor vehicle assemblers:

• Read electrical plans, 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.
• Use and tend assembling equipment like robotic and fixed automation equipment.
• Connect cables, tubes and wires to complete assemblies and installations.
• Position and install parts, subassemblies, and accessories like engines, transmissions, door panels or instrument panels using hand and power tools and other aids like overhead hoists.
• Fit and adjust parts like doors, hoods, and trunk lids.

Motor vehicle inspectors and testers:

• 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 like meters, analyzers, and timing lights.
• Inspect auto parts and fully assembled motor vehicles for defects to ensure that the defects have been corrected.
• Drive and test motor vehicles on roll testing device to ensure that transmission, axle, engine, and brakes function properly.

Sample job titles

• assembly inspector
• auto assembly worker
• body assembler
• car assembler
• chassis inspector
• door fitter
• motor vehicle assembler
• sport utility vehicle (SUV) assembler
• test driver
• transmission installer
• van assembler

Skills

• This work requires excellent spatial perception, form perception, and eye-to-finger coordination. You must be accurate and able to pay close attention to detail. A keen interest in working with machines and routine processes is necessary. You should also be physically fit and have good eyesight and hearing.

Job requirements

• High school is required.
• Skills required for jobs in this group are normally learned through on-the-job training.

Other considerations

• Movement is possible to jobs in the same production department. Movement to supervisor positions is possible with experience. Self-employment in these jobs is rare, and work is not typically seasonal.

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