Brake Pedal Installer (Automotive Manufacturing Industry)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Manufacturing, Repair, Painting, and Drafting Occupations
- Middle : Machine Assembly Workers
- Minor : Automobile Assembly Workers
Summary
This occupation involves assembling brake pedals from parts for automobiles and installing them on vehicle bodies as manufacturing work. It manages torque in accordance with quality standards and efficiently carries out line operations.
Description
Brake pedal installers specialize in assembling brake pedals and related parts and installing them on vehicle bodies on automotive manufacturing lines. Based on work instruction sheets and drawings, they use manual and pneumatic tools to accurately position parts and tighten them to the appropriate torque values with a torque wrench. They also conduct post-installation functional checks and required quality inspections, and if any defects are found, they adjust and report them. They work efficiently in sync with the production line flow, participate in safety, health, and 5S activities, and contribute to continuous improvement.
Future Outlook
Due to advances in automation and robot implementation in manufacturing processes, manual assembly work is on a decreasing trend, but human labor is still required for complex adjustments and quality control. Multi-skilling, acquiring operation and maintenance skills for automated equipment, will be advantageous for careers.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / High Concentration / Meticulous / Physically Fit
Work Style
Career Path
Line Worker → Line Leader → Process Manager → Quality Manager → Manufacturing Department Manager
Required Skills
Line Work Experience / Quality Check / Tool Operation / Torque Wrench Operation / Understanding Work Instructions
Recommended Skills
5S Activities / Communication Skills / QC Seven Tools / Safety and Health Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even slight misalignment of tiny parts can lead to functional defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of prolonged standing work and manual labor. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because routine tasks are the main focus. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because it is not creative work. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because work is mostly performed by following procedures. |
| Planning & Organization | Because work process planning is mainly handled by higher-level positions. |
Aliases
- Brake Pedal Assembler
- Brake Pedal Installer
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