Profession motorcycle assembler

Motorcycle assemblers fasten motorcycle parts and components together such as frames, wheels, engines etc. To do so, they use hand tools, power tools and other equipment such as CNC machines or robots. They read technical plans and use automated assembling equipment to build motorcycles. They inspect individual parts for malfunctions and check the quality of assemblies to make sure the standards are met and the specifications respected.

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Personality Type

Knowledge

  • 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.

  • 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. 

Skills

  • Align components

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

  • Fasten components

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

  • Keep records of work progress

    Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Optional knowledge and skills

remove paint identify customer's needs write records for repairs order supplies install transport equipment engines electronics replace tyres identify parts requested by customers assemble electronic units conduct performance tests operate soldering equipment assemble electrical components inspect repaired tyres recognise signs of corrosion operate drill press carry out repair of vehicles inspect quality of products use painting equipment maintain braking system electricity inspect worn tyres mix paints for vehicles use welding equipment install transport equipment lighting electromechanics

Source: Sisyphus ODB