# Competences — motor vehicle assembler Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/ffc292f1-89e2-4406-8eff-39096c94e731). ## Essential - **align components** (skill/competence) - **assemble electrical components** (skill/competence) - **assemble electronic units** (skill/competence) - **assemble metal parts** (skill/competence) - **bolt engine parts** (skill/competence) - **clean components during assembly** (skill/competence) - **drive motor vehicle prototypes** (skill/competence) - **electricity** (knowledge) - **electromechanics** (knowledge) - **electronics** (knowledge) - **ensure equipment availability** (skill/competence) - **fasten components** (skill/competence) - **keep records of work progress** (skill/competence) - **mechanics** (knowledge) - **mechanics of motor vehicles** (knowledge) - **monitor manufacturing quality standards** (skill/competence) - **motor vehicle parts drawings** (knowledge) - **quality standards** (knowledge) - **read engineering drawings** (skill/competence) - **read standard blueprints** (skill/competence) - **supervise motor vehicles manufacture** (skill/competence) - **troubleshoot** (skill/competence) - **use power tools** (skill/competence) - **use technical documentation** (skill/competence) - **vehicle manufacturing process** (knowledge) - **work in assembly line teams** (skill/competence) ## Optional - apply soldering techniques (skill/competence) - calibrate electronic instruments (skill/competence) - conduct performance tests (skill/competence) - diagnose defective engines (skill/competence) - disassemble engines (skill/competence) - electrical wiring plans (knowledge) - engine components (knowledge) - engineering principles (knowledge) - engineering processes (knowledge) - evaluate engine performance (skill/competence) - inspect quality of products (skill/competence) - install low voltage wiring (skill/competence) - operate handheld riveting equipment (skill/competence) - operate lifting equipment (skill/competence) - operate precision measuring equipment (skill/competence) - operate soldering equipment (skill/competence) - operate welding equipment (skill/competence) - operation of different engines (knowledge) - prepare pieces for joining (skill/competence) - quality assurance procedures (knowledge) - re-assemble engines (skill/competence) - record test data (skill/competence) - rivet types (knowledge) - send faulty equipment back to assembly line (skill/competence) - set up automotive robot (skill/competence) - tend riveting machine (skill/competence) - test motor vehicles under demanding conditions (skill/competence) - use automotive diagnostic equipment (skill/competence) - use testing equipment (skill/competence) - vehicle type-approval (knowledge) - write inspection reports (skill/competence)