National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 Version 1.0

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National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 Version 1.0
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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.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • 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

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • 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 (See 9221 Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling)

  • 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 such as 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 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.
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