Internal Combustion Engine Assembly Finisher
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job that assembles parts to produce internal combustion engines and performs operational inspections and adjustments.
Description
Internal combustion engine assembly finishers assemble parts of internal combustion engines used in automobiles and industrial machinery and perform final finishing. Based on design drawings and assembly instructions, they tighten pistons, cylinders, crankshafts, etc., with precise torque and adjust clearances between parts. After assembly, they conduct operational tests and leak inspections using test benches to confirm performance and quality. Work is divided among teams, handling various processes such as line production, individual assembly, and manual fine adjustments.
Future Outlook
Due to automation in engine assembly and the shift to EVs, demand for internal combustion engine manufacturing is declining, but advanced hand-finishing skills are expected to maintain steady demand in the industrial machinery sector.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / High Concentration / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Factory Work / Line Production / Shift Work / Standing Work / Team System
Career Path
Assembly Worker → Assembly Leader → Production Management → Quality Control → Equipment Maintenance Technician → Production Engineering Engineer
Required Skills
Assembly Work / Measuring Tool Operation / Operation of Operational Test Equipment / Reading Drawings and Assembly Instructions / Torque Wrench Operation
Recommended Skills
5S Activities / Basic Knowledge of Machine Maintenance / Quality Control Techniques (QC)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small dimensional errors or mistakes in tightening torque can lead to performance defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required due to carrying parts and prolonged standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work mainly follows procedures, with few new ideas. |
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