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Motor Vehicle Assemblers, Inspectors and Testers  (NOC 9482)
Prince Edward Island
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

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.

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Motor vehicle assemblers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • 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 like overhead hoists
  • Fit and adjust parts such as doors, hoods and trunk lids.
Motor vehicle inspectors and testers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • 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 and to ensure that previously noted defects have been corrected
  • Drive and test motor vehicles on roll testing device to ensure that transmission, axle, engine and brakes function properly
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Charlottetown, Summerside, Alberton, Cornwall, Kensington, Montague, Souris, Stratford

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Outlook & Prospects for Motor Vehicle Assemblers, Inspectors and Testers in Prince Edward Island

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Motor Vehicle Assemblers, Inspectors and Testers in Prince Edward Island as well as in the rest of the Prince Edward Island.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Prince Edward Island Limited 2012-03-06

Employment prospects for motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers are expected to be limited in 2012-2013 because only a small number of people in this occupation are employed in the local area.

Employment opportunities in this occupation are considered to be below average or relatively weak in the local area. However, a limited outlook should not prevent anyone from pursuing a specific career in which they are interested.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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