Car manufacturing worker

As a car manufacturing worker, you could:

• attend shift briefings to get instructions and updates
• fix engines and frames to vehicle chassis
• assemble parts using robotic welders and hand tools
• operate paint spraying equipment
• fit interiors, wiring, lights, dashboards and windscreens
• carry out quality control checks, using digital readouts and manual inspections
• report production problems to supervisors
• move finished vehicles to storage areas ready for shipping

• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• the ability to work well with your hands
• the ability to work well with others
• knowledge of manufacturing production and processes
• the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
• excellent verbal communication skills
• active listening skills
• the ability to analyse quality or performance
• to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

You can get into this job through:

• a college course
• an apprenticeship
• applying directly

With experience and further training, you could become a team supervisor, quality control technician or workshop section leader.

You could also train to work as a maintenance engineer, servicing and repairing the production line machinery.

You may wish to specialise in battery production, working for an electric vehicle manufacturer.