skillfactor-pipeline/skills/motor-vehicle-assembler/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — motor vehicle assembler

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 49-3043.00 (Rail Car Repairers) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 8211; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

Task statements

• [Core] Examine car roofs for wear and damage, and repair defective sections, using roofing material, cement, nails, and waterproof paint.
• [Core] Paint car exteriors, interiors, and fixtures.
• [Supplemental] Repair car upholstery.
• [Supplemental] Repair window sash frames, attach weather stripping and channels to frames, and replace window glass, using hand tools.
• [Core] Repair or replace defective or worn parts such as bearings, pistons, and gears, using hand tools, torque wrenches, power tools, and welding equipment.
• [Core] Test units for operability before and after repairs.
• [Core] Record conditions of cars, and repair and maintenance work performed or to be performed.
• [Core] Remove locomotives, car mechanical units, or other components, using pneumatic hoists and jacks, pinch bars, hand tools, and cutting torches.
• [Core] Inspect components such as bearings, seals, gaskets, wheels, and coupler assemblies to determine if repairs are needed.
• [Core] Inspect the interior and exterior of rail cars coming into rail yards to identify defects and to determine the extent of wear and damage.
• [Core] Adjust repaired or replaced units as needed to ensure proper operation.
• [Core] Perform scheduled maintenance, and clean units and components.
• [Core] Repair, fabricate, and install steel or wood fittings, using blueprints, shop sketches, and instruction manuals.
• [Supplemental] Repair and maintain electrical and electronic controls for propulsion and braking systems.
• [Supplemental] Disassemble units such as water pumps, control valves, and compressors so that repairs can be made.
• [Supplemental] Measure diameters of axle wheel seats, using micrometers, and mark dimensions on axles so that wheels can be bored to specified dimensions.
• [Supplemental] Align car sides for installation of car ends and crossties, using width gauges, turnbuckles, and wrenches.
• [Supplemental] Replace defective wiring and insulation, and tighten electrical connections, using hand tools.
• [Supplemental] Test electrical systems of cars by operating systems and using testing equipment such as ammeters.
• [Supplemental] Install and repair interior flooring, fixtures, walls, plumbing, steps, and platforms.

Detailed work activities

• Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Align equipment or machinery.
• Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.
• Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
• Fabricate parts or components.
• Inspect completed work to ensure proper functioning.
• Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems.
• Inspect structural components of vehicles to identify problems.
• Inspect vehicles to determine overall condition.
• Install hardware or other interior fixtures.
• Install vehicle parts or accessories.
• Maintain repair or maintenance records.
• Measure distances or dimensions.
• Paint surfaces or equipment.
• Remove parts or components from equipment.
• Repair electronic equipment.
• Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components.
• Repair structural components.
• Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
• Replace vehicle glass.
• Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
• Rewire electrical or electronic systems.
• Seal gaps or cracks to prevent leakage or moisture intrusion.
• Service vehicles to maintain functionality.
• Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.