A car assembly worker is an individual who works on the assembly line within an automobile assembly environment. The main job of a car assembly worker is to make sure that he does the specific work that is assigned to him on the assembly line. For instance, a car assembly worker may be required to handle just one part of the work at a particular level of the assembly line.
Requirements
Typical requirements to work as a car assembly worker is a high school diploma or a GED – a college degree is not required. Physical agility and the stamina to perform repetitive work is of great importance in this work. Since you will be working in a team environment, it is imperative that you are able to get along with people, and handle stress successfully. Since an automobile assembly line is usually a moving one, it is best if you are someone who can be on his feet all the time. A sense of urgency and the ability to work quickly and efficiently are important in this work.
As a car assembly worker, you will need to be hands-on in reading and understanding schematics, and using specific machineries for automobile assembly work.
Car Assembly Worker Job Description
• Take and understand orders for assembling motor vehicles such as trucks, cars and buses
• Position and fasten together automobile subassemblies including side frames, underbodies, doors, hoods and handles
• Ascertain that the body welding process is properly carried out by ensuring that all subassemblies are properly tightened and fitted
• Bolt, screw and clip parts together in order to form subassemblies, including panels, steering columns and axle units
• Handle door fitting and adjusting duties, and seal joints and seams as per specifications
• Fasten seat belts, door panels and carpeting into position and install mechanical and electrical components and systems
• Ascertain that vehicle systems are filled with brake and transmission fluids, along with ensuring presence of engine coolants and oils
• Verify quality of own work by performing industry approved quality assurance tests at all levels
• Use machinery and tools to fabricate and adjust automobile parts together and ensure that any issues or constraints are timely communicated to the supervisor
• Ascertain that all machinery and tools used are maintained properly (general and preventative maintenance) and stored in appropriate areas
• Inspect and test parts after assembly work has finished, in order to ensure that they are in proper working condition