Automobile Wheel Assembler
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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 assembles and inspects automobile wheels (wheels and tires), and supplies and installs them on the production line.
Description
Automobile wheel assemblers perform wheel and tire assembly, bead sealing, air pressure adjustment, balance adjustment, etc. They operate specialized equipment such as impact wrenches, torque wrenches, and wheel balancers, ensuring secure fixation and balance within specified torque and tolerances. After assembly, they conduct appearance inspections, air leak tests, and vibration tests to confirm compliance with quality standards. Completed wheels are then supplied to the production line or body assembly processes. Since it is line work, teamwork is essential, and they also handle safety, hygiene, process management, and changeovers.
Future Outlook
While some automotive assembly processes will be robotized due to the electrification of automobiles and the advancement of automated lines, the demand for workers with high quality management and line adjustment skills is expected to continue to a certain extent.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Line Leader → Quality Management Staff → Production Management Staff → Process Improvement Staff
Required Skills
Impact Wrench Operation / Manual Assembly / Measuring Instrument Operation / Torque Wrench Operation / Work Instruction Reading
Recommended Skills
Basic Machine Maintenance Knowledge / Quality Management Techniques / Safety and Hygiene Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minor torque deficiencies or assembly defects can lead to quality issues. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires physical strength for long hours of standing work and handling heavy objects. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because coordination in line work is important for productivity and safety maintenance. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is hardly required as work follows manuals. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Initiative is not particularly required as the work mainly involves carrying out instructed tasks. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | High mathematical skills are not required, only simple quantity and measurement checks. |
| Planning & Organization | High planning ability is not required as work follows prescribed procedures. |
Aliases
- Tire Assembler
- Wheel Assembler
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