Automotive Trimmer (Outfitter) Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Manufacturing, Repair, Painting, and Drafting Occupations
- Middle : Machine Assembly Workers
- Minor : Automobile Assembly Workers
Summary
A manufacturing job that installs interior parts and reinforcing members on automobile bodies to ensure functionality and finish quality.
Description
Automotive trim (outfitter) workers are specialists who attach various parts such as seats, interior panels, decorative panels, and reinforcing members to vehicle bodies in automobile assembly lines or dedicated processes. They read drawings and specifications, manage positions and torque, and ensure secure joining and fixing to guarantee safety and quality. They are active in line operations or cell production methods, as well as in factories of completed vehicle manufacturers and parts manufacturers.
Future Outlook
With the advancement of electrification and autonomous driving technologies, demand for outfitting lightweight and composite material interior parts is expected to increase. While collaboration with automation equipment and skills for new materials will be required, human labor demand is predicted to remain flat to slightly increasing due to partial automation of some tasks.
Personality Traits
Good team player / High concentration / Meticulous / Physically strong
Work Style
Alternating shifts / Contract employee / Day shift / Permanent employee / Shift work
Career Path
Production line worker → Line leader → Quality control staff → Production manager → Factory manager
Required Skills
Drawing and specification reading / Precision measuring instrument operation / Tool operation (screwdriver, wrench) / Torque wrench usage
Recommended Skills
Basic CAD knowledge / English document reading / Safety and hygiene (5S)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because precision is required in aligning and attaching parts. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is prolonged standing work and handling of heavy objects. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because teamwork and coordination are necessary for line work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there is a lot of simple work, creativity is not particularly required. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Initiative is limited as work is performed based on instructions. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there are few complex calculations. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Training
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle License
- Slinging Skills Training
Aliases
- Automotive Interior Worker
- Vehicle Trimmer
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- Automobile Assembler
- Automotive Mechanic
- Automotive Painter
- Metal Fabricator