vehicle manufacturing process
Series of steps taken in order to produce a car or any other motor vehicle such as the design, the chassis and body assembly, the painting process, the interior assembly and the quality control.
Motor vehicle assemblers install and put prefabricated motor vehicle parts and components together. They inspect the motor vehicles for defects, and test the assembled equipment for proper performance and conformity to quality standards.
Competences and skills
57 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 8 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
7 competenceselectricity
The principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.
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.
electronics
The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications.
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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.
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.
motor vehicle parts drawings
The various types of technical drawings used in relation to motor vehicles parts.
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.
Essential skills and competences 18 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesassemble metal parts
Align and arrange steel and metal parts in order to assemble complete products; use the appropriate hand tools and gauges.
drive motor vehicle prototypes
Drive experimental or prototypes of motor vehicles to acquire information on performance.
supervise motor vehicles manufacture
Inspect plants where motor vehicles are manufactured to ensure safety and quality control. Ensure that components are manufactured in compliance with safety and design specifications.
Cross-sector
15 competencesalign components
Align and lay out components in order to put them together correctly according to blueprints and technical plans.
assemble electrical components
Assemble switches, electrical controls, circuit boards and other electrical components by using hand and soldering equipment.
assemble electronic units
Connect various electronic and computer parts to form an electronic product or device.
bolt engine parts
Securely bolt together engine components manually or using power tools.
clean components during assembly
Clean components before fixing them to other compounds or units of components during the assembly process.
ensure equipment availability
Ensure that the necessary equipment is provided, ready and available for use before start of procedures.
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.
monitor manufacturing quality standards
Monitor quality standards in manufacturing and finishing process.
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.
read standard blueprints
Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.
troubleshoot
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
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.
work in assembly line teams
Manufacture products on a moving assembly line. Work in a team where everyone has an assigned task.
Optional knowledge 8 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesengineering processes
The systematic approach to the development and maintenance of engineering systems.
operation of different engines
The characteristics, maintenance requirements and operating procedures of various kinds of engines such as gas, diesel, electrical, and engines with steam propulsion plants.
vehicle type-approval
The process for certifying that a vehicle or its systems and components meet the requirements set by the applicable environmental, administrative and technical standards and regulations.
green
Cross-sector
5 competenceselectrical wiring plans
Pictorial representation of an electrical circuit. It shows the components of the circuit as simplified shapes, and the power and signal connections between the devices. It gives information about the relative position and arrangement of devices and terminals on the devices, to help in building or servicing the device. A wiring diagram is often used to troubleshoot problems and to make sure that all the connections have been made and that everything is present.
engine components
The different engine components, their operation, lifecycle and maintenance and repairing needs.
engineering principles
The engineering elements like functionality, replicability, and costs in relation to the design and how they are applied in the completion of engineering projects.
quality assurance procedures
The procedures to inspect a product or system to ensure that it is according to specifications and requirements.
rivet types
The various types of rivets used in manufacturing, such as solid head rivets, blind rivets, drive rivets, semi-tubular rivets, oscar rivets, flush rivets, and others.
Optional skills and competences 23 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
6 competencesdiagnose defective engines
Diagnose engine damage or malfunctions by inspecting mechanical equipment; utilise instruments such as chassis charts, pressure gauges, and motor analysers.
disassemble engines
Disassemble internal combustion engines, generators, pumps, transmissions and other components of mechanical equipment.
evaluate engine performance
Read and comprehend engineering manuals and publications; test engines in order to evaluate engine performance.
re-assemble engines
Re-assemble transport equipment engines after overhaul, inspection, repair, maintenace or cleaning according to blueprints and technical plans.
test motor vehicles under demanding conditions
Test the steering, braking and handling abilities of motor vehicles to see how they operate under demanding and extreme conditions such as on sloops, in winding bends and on ice.
use automotive diagnostic equipment
Use diagnostic equipment to perform test on motor vehicles, components and systems to detect defects.
Cross-sector
17 competencesapply soldering techniques
Apply and work with a variety of techniques in the process of soldering, such as soft soldering, silver soldering, induction soldering, resistance soldering, pipe soldering, mechanical and aluminium soldering.
calibrate electronic instruments
Correct and adjust the reliability of an electronic instrument by measuring output and comparing results with the data of a reference device or a set of standardised results. This is done in regular intervals which are set by the manufacturer and using calibration devices.
conduct performance tests
Conduct experimental, environmental and operational tests on models, prototypes or on the systems and equipment itself in order to test their strength and capabilities under normal and extreme conditions.
inspect quality of products
Use various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.
install low voltage wiring
Plan, deploy, troubleshoot and test low voltage wiring.
operate handheld riveting equipment
Operate various kinds of tools and equipment used in riveting processes, such a pin hammer and a rivet set, handheld squeezers, a hammer and bucking bar, a pneumatic hammer, a rivet gun, and others.
operate lifting equipment
Transport heavy objects using lifting equipment such as cranes, forklifts etc.
operate precision measuring equipment
Measure the size of a processed part when checking and marking it to check if it is up to standard by use of two and three dimensional precision measuring equipment such as a caliper, a micrometer, and a measuring gauge.
operate soldering equipment
Use soldering equipment to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel, such as a soldering gun, soldering torch, gas-powered iron, and others.
operate welding equipment
Use welding equipment to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel, wearing protective eyewear during the working process.
prepare pieces for joining
Prepare metal or other material workpieces for joining processes by cleaning the workpieces, checking their measurements with the technical plan and marking on the pieces where they'll be joined.
record test data
Record data which has been identified specifically during preceding tests in order to verify that outputs of the test produce specific results or to review the reaction of the subject under exceptional or unusual input.
send faulty equipment back to assembly line
Send equipment that didn't pass inspection back to the assembly line for re-assembly.
set up automotive robot
Set up and programme an automotive robot working on machine processes and substituting or collaboratively supporting human labour, such as the six-axis automotive robot.
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tend riveting machine
Tend a metalworking machine designed to join metal pieces by automatically shooting mechanical fasteners, rivets, into them, monitor and operate it according to regulations.
use testing equipment
Use equipment to test performance and operation of machinery.
write inspection reports
Write the results and conclusions of the inspection in a clear and intelligible way. Log the inspection's processes such as contact, outcome, and steps taken.