Job description Machine Operator - Motor Vehicle Manufacturing in the North Coast Region
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Find out what work is like for a machine operator - motor vehicle manufacturing in Canada. This work description is applicable to all Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers (NOC 94200).

Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers

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 duties

Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:

  • 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.

Physical demands

Physical demands are the physical activities that the job requires the worker to do. Physical demands are selected according to the likeliness that workers will have to perform them for at least half of the time they spend at work.

Work environment

The work environment refers to the physical setting in which people work. The characteristics and conditions of the work environment are selected according to the likeliness that workers will be exposed to them at least once a week.

Physical proximity from others

Physical proximity from others refers to the physical distance between individuals in the workplace. The likeliness that the job requires to perform tasks while being physically close to other people is rated on a scale with 3 levels: "Somewhat close", "Close" and "Very close".

Related job titles

Here are some other related job titles that are found in the same occupational category (NOC 94200), and a list of similar occupations:

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

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