Suspension Installation Worker (Automobile)
サスペンションとりつけこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Manufacturing, Repair, Painting, and Drafting Occupations
- Middle : Machine Assembly Workers
- Minor : Automobile Assembly Workers
Summary
A manufacturing job that assembles automobile suspension parts to ensure the vehicle's shock absorption performance and ride comfort.
Description
Suspension installation workers perform tasks within automobile assembly lines or processes, fastening suspension parts such as shock absorbers, springs, and upper mounts at specified torque, and measuring and adjusting gaps and angles between the body and parts. They operate tools based on work instruction sheets and drawings, and conduct inspections to meet quality standards. While maintaining line productivity, they comply with safety and health regulations and 5S practices, and in the event of abnormalities, perform recovery actions and report to upstream processes.
Future Outlook
As automobiles become electrified and lighter, suspension parts are diversifying and requiring higher precision, while simple assembly tasks due to robots and automation are on a decreasing trend. Demand for personnel with advanced assembly skills and equipment maintenance skills is expected to be maintained and expanded.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Cooperative / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory Work / Full-time and Contract Employees / Line Work / Night Shift / Shift Work
Career Path
Assembly Worker → Line Leader → Quality Control Staff → Production Engineer → Manufacturing Manager
Required Skills
Bolt and Nut Fastening Work / Precision Measurement (Calipers and Micrometers) / Reading Drawings and Work Instructions / Torque Wrench Operation
Recommended Skills
5S Activities / Abnormality Detection and Reporting / Quality Control / Safety and Health Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minor misalignments or torque setting errors can cause serious defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Standing work and repetitive fastening tasks require physical strength and endurance. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine tasks where creativity is not required. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Mainly accurately executing prescribed procedures, with few spontaneous improvements. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical analysis is not needed, but checking measurement values to some extent is necessary. |
| Planning & Organization | Mostly follows prescribed procedures, so advanced planning skills are not necessary. |
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Aliases
- Suspension Assembler
- Suspension Installation Worker
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