9522 – Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers

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.

Profile

Index of titles

Example titles

Assembler – automobile assembly

Assembler-mechanic – motor vehicle manufacturing

Assembly inspector – motor vehicle manufacturing

Assembly quality upgrader – motor vehicle manufacturing

Auto assembly worker

Auto parts assembler

Automobile accessories installer

Automobile accessories installer and repairer

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 manufacturing

Automotive engine quality control inspector

Automotive engine quality control inspector – motor vehicle manufacturing

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

Car inspector – motor vehicle manufacturing

Chassis assembler – motor vehicle manufacturing

Chassis assembly inspector – motor vehicle manufacturing

Chassis inspector – motor vehicle manufacturing

Composite technician – 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 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

Finished assembled vehicle inspector – motor vehicle manufacturing

Finishing department technician – motor vehicle manufacturing

Fitter and adjuster – motor vehicle manufacturing

Floor inspector – motor vehicle manufacturing

Frame assembler – motor vehicle manufacturing

General repairer and adjuster – motor vehicle manufacturing

Headlight adjuster – motor vehicle manufacturing

Hood fitter – motor vehicle manufacturing

In-process assembly inspector – 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 manufacturing

Machine operator – 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

Paint department technician – motor vehicle manufacturing

Plastic and painted panels inspector – motor vehicle manufacturing

Production operator – motor vehicle manufacturing

Radiator inspector – motor vehicle manufacturing

Radiator installer – motor vehicle manufacturing

Road and roll tester

Road test mechanic

Road test mechanic – motor vehicle manufacturing

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

Test driver – automobile assembly

Transmission installer

Transmission installer – motor vehicle manufacturing

Transmission tester – motor vehicle manufacturing

Trim and final production operator – motor vehicle manufacturing

Trim and hardware inspector – motor vehicle manufacturing

Utility operator – motor vehicle manufacturing

Utility repairer – 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

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Motor vehicle assemblers

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.

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 such as 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.

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.

Additional information

Mobility is possible to jobs in the same production department.

Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

Exclusions

Assemblers of heavy trucks, trailers and buses (in 9526 Mechanical assemblers and inspectors)

Automobile assembly painters and coaters (in 9536 Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators)

Automotive engine, clutch and transmission assemblers (in 9526 Mechanical assemblers and inspectors)

Mechanical repairers, automobile manufacturing (in 7321 Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers)

Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling (9221)