Skip to main content

Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers

National Occupation Code (NOC): 9522

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.

Follow This Occupation Share

Job Duties for Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers

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.

Working Conditions for Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers

Work is performed in a variety of indoor environments, where safety measures must be followed to prevent injury from machinery, loud noises, and fumes.

Alternate Job 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Inspector, Cars - Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
  • Installer, Transmissions - Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
  • 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
  • Mechanic, Road Tests - 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
  • Production Operator, Trim And Final - Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
  • Quality Control Inspector, Automotive Engines - Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
  • Radiator Inspector - Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
  • Radiator Installer - Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
  • Road And Roll Tester
  • Road Test Mechanic
  • 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
  • SUV (sport Utility Vehicle) Assembler
  • Test Driver - Automobile Assembly
  • Transmission Installer
  • Transmission Tester - 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
  • Automotive Accessory Installer
  • Accessory Installer
  • Site Leader - Automotive Quality Control / Inspection
  • Auxiliary Production Associate
  • Vehicle Inspector With G Or G2 Licence
  • Quality Inspectors - Automotive Inspection
  • Vehicle Post Inspection Specialist
  • Vehicle Pre-inspection Specialist
  • Assembler, Interior Trim - Automobile Assembly
  • Automotive Assembler
  • Rv Motorhome Assembly
  • Assembler, Motor Vehicles - Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
  • Vehicle And Gear Assemblers - New Hamburg $19-$22/hr
  • Auto-body Technician.
  • Motorhome Production Team
  • General Labor (day Shift)
  • Production Team- Rv/motorhomes
  • Production Support Technician
  • Entry-level Automotive Production – $18.62/hr
  • Production Team For Motorhomes
  • Production Worker - We'll Train
  • Motorhome Production Team- Day Shift
  • Motorhome Assembly- Woodshop
  • Rv/motorhome Assembly- Day Shift
  • Production Team Member (thermoform)
  • Production Team-motorhome Assembly-day Shift
  • Motorhome/rv Assembly- Woodshop
  • Vehicle Inspector Cambridge
  • Motorhome/rv Production Team
  • Trailer Technician

Help Us Serve You Better

We are collecting data to better understand who is looking for work and what kind of opportunities jobseekers are searching for. This data is completely anonymous and non-personally identifiable.

Your Age: