Profession motor vehicle parts assembler

Motor vehicle parts assemblers fasten motor vehicle parts and components together. They use hand and tools power tools to connect wiring and cables, position and adjust parts. Motor vehicle parts assemblers also set up programmable devices or robots. They test electrical assemblies and equipment and inspect individual parts for malfunctions. They check the quality of assemblies to make sure the standards are met and the specifications are complied with.

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Personality Type

Knowledge

  • Electronics

    The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications. Apply this knowledge to ensure electronic equipment runs smoothly.

  • Mechanics

    Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.

  • Electromechanics

    The engineering processes that combine electrical and mechanical engineering in the application of electromechanics in devices that need electricity to create mechanical movement or devices that create electricity by mechanical movement.

  • Mechanics of motor vehicles

    The way energy forces interact and affect components in motor vehicles such as cars, buses, invalid carriages and other motorised vehicles. 

  • Electricity

    Understand the principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.

  • Quality standards

    The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.

Skills

  • Read engineering drawings

    Read the technical drawings of a product made by the engineer in order to suggest improvements, make models of the product or operate it.

  • Wear appropriate protective gear

    Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.

  • Read standard blueprints

    Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.

  • Assemble electrical components

    Assemble switches, electrical controls, circuit boards and other electrical components by using hand and soldering equipment.

  • Fasten components

    Fasten components together according to blueprints and technical plans in order to create subassemblies or finished products.

  • Use power tools

    Operate power driven pumps. Use hand tools or power tools. Use vehicle repair tools or safety equipment.

  • Use technical documentation

    Understand and use technical documentation in the overall technical process.

  • Troubleshoot

    Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.

  • Apply health and safety standards

    Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.

  • Align components

    Align and lay out components in order to put them together correctly according to blueprints and technical plans.

  • Assemble electronic units

    Assemble and maintain electronic components and electronic circuits.

Optional knowledge and skills

operate precision measuring equipment use welding equipment electrical wiring plans operate lifting equipment engineering processes defense system operate handheld riveting equipment work in assembly line teams execute vehicle maintenance apply soldering techniques rivet types calibrate electronic instruments conduct performance tests install low voltage wiring tend riveting machine use testing equipment keep records of work progress record test data operate soldering equipment send faulty equipment back to assembly line inspect quality of products set up automotive robot

Source: Sisyphus ODB