Motor vehicle assemblers put together and install prefabricated motor vehicle parts and components to form subassemblies and finished motor vehicles. They may use hand and power tools and equipment, and automated assembling equipment such as robotic and fixed automation equipment. Motor vehicle inspectors and testers inspect and test parts, subassemblies and finished products to ensure that they perform properly and conform to quality standards. They may use testing devices such as meters, analyzers and timing lights, and drive and test motor vehicles on roll testing devices to make sure that vehicles function properly. Education, Training and Experience People in this occupation usually need a high school diploma.
Many recent entrants have a high school diploma.
They may have job mobility within the same production department. With experience, they may progress to supervisory positions. Over the next five years, this outlook is not expected to change, as the number of job openings is expected to be matched by the number of qualified job seekers. Globalization of automotive manufacturing operations will mean that plants in Canada will compete increasingly with those in the U.S. and overseas for work. Most of the increase in employment requirements through 2004 for this occupation is expected to occur in the motor vehicle industry.