94200

Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers

TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training

Express Entry skill level: No
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Manufacturing & utilities

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Definition

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.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
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.

Example job titles

•assembly inspector - motor vehicle manufacturing
•auto assembly worker
•body assembler - motor vehicle manufacturing
•car assembler
•chassis inspector - motor vehicle manufacturing
•door fitter
•motor vehicle assembler
•sport utility vehicle (SUV) assembler

Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, NOC 94200 covers Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers. These professionals are employed primarily by motor vehicle manufacturing plants. Key duties include assembling and installing prefabricated parts, connecting electrical wiring and components, fitting and adjusting parts to meet tolerances, and inspecting completed assemblies or testing mechanical systems like engines, transmissions, and brakes to ensure they conform to strict quality standards.

NOC 94200 is classified under TEER 4, reflecting occupations that typically require a secondary school diploma or on-the-job training. Individuals looking to immigrate to Canada under this NOC may be eligible for specific economic immigration pathways, including certain Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) that target semi-skilled labor, or the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP), depending on current Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) guidelines and regional labor demands.

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.