NOC 94200: Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers
What motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers do
Motor vehicle assemblers assemble and install prefabricated motor vehicle parts and components to form subassemblies and finished motor vehicles. Motor vehicle inspectors and testers inspect and test parts, subassemblies, accessories and finished products to ensure proper performance and conformity to quality standards. They are employed in plants which manufacture automobiles, vans and light trucks.
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Motor vehicle assemblers
- Read electrical schematics, blueprints and other technical diagrams
- Bolt, screw, clip, weld, solder or otherwise fasten motor vehicle parts and components together using hand and power tools and equipment
- Operate and tend automated assembling equipment such as robotic and fixed automation equipment
- Connect cables, tubes and wires to complete assemblies and installations
- Position and install parts, subassemblies and accessories such as engines, transmissions, door panels or instrument panels using hand and power tools and other aids such as overhead hoists
- Fit and adjust parts such as doors, hoods and trunk lids.
- Motor vehicle inspectors and testers
- Check motor vehicle exterior priming and colour coats, sealers and glazers, and mark, record and report defects to be repaired
- Test motor vehicle electrical assemblies, equipment and wiring for proper performance using testing devices such as meters, analyzers and timing lights
- Inspect auto parts and fully assembled motor vehicles for defects to ensure that the defects have been corrected
- Drive and test motor vehicles on roll testing device to ensure that transmission, axle, engine and brakes function properly.
Job titles under NOC 94200
113 job titles are classified here, including assembly inspector - motor vehicle manufacturing, auto assembly worker, body assembler - motor vehicle manufacturing.
- assembler - automobile assembly
- assembler-mechanic - motor vehicle manufacturing
- assembly inspector - motor vehicle manufacturing
- assembly quality upgrader - motor vehicle manufacturing
- auto assembly worker
- auto parts assembler
- automobile accessories installer
- automobile accessories installer and repairer
- automobile assembler
- automobile assembly worker
- automobile engine tester - automobile assembly
- automobile final inspector - automobile assembly
- automobile hood assembler - motor vehicle manufacturing
- automobile inspector - motor vehicle manufacturing
- automobile inspector and tester - motor vehicle manufacturing
- automobile radio and accessories installer - motor vehicle manufacturing
- automotive assembler - motor vehicle manufacturing
- automotive electronic accessories installer and repairer - motor vehicle manufacturing
- automotive engine quality control inspector
- automotive engine quality control inspector - motor vehicle manufacturing
- axle assembler - automobile assembly
- battery installer - motor vehicle manufacturing
- body assembler - motor vehicle manufacturing
- body department technician - motor vehicle manufacturing
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Skills required for occupations in this unit group are normally acquired through on-the-job training.
Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers wages in Canada
Low, median and high hourly wages from Job Bank’s 2025 wage data. Annual figures assume full-time work (1,950 hours a year).
| Where | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Canada | $21.89/hr | $32.49/hr | $42.35/hr |
Toronto ON | $21.00/hr | $29.00/hr | $38.00/hr |
Montréal QC | $24.00/hr | $25.07/hr | $33.00/hr |
Vancouver Lower Mainland region, BC | $19.47/hr | $24.07/hr | $33.32/hr |
Calgary AB | $17.87/hr | $22.52/hr | $29.80/hr |
Edmonton AB | $18.51/hr | $22.79/hr | $31.31/hr |
Ottawa ON | $20.72/hr | $28.11/hr | $33.09/hr |
Winnipeg MB | $16.40/hr | $25.00/hr | $31.00/hr |
Québec City Quebec region, QC | $24.00/hr | $25.07/hr | $33.00/hr |
Hamilton Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula region, ON | $24.00/hr | $36.40/hr | $42.00/hr |
Kitchener-Waterloo Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie region, ON | $20.69/hr | $28.24/hr | $42.43/hr |
London ON | $22.00/hr | $34.86/hr | $42.35/hr |
Victoria Vancouver Island and Coast region, BC | $19.59/hr | $23.11/hr | $28.05/hr |
Saskatoon Saskatoon–Biggar region, SK | $18.48/hr | $22.90/hr | $24.16/hr |
| Where | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Newfoundland and Labrador | $16.68/hr | $22.71/hr | $32.67/hr |
Quebec | $24.00/hr | $25.07/hr | $33.00/hr |
Ontario | $22.00/hr | $33.06/hr | $42.39/hr |
Manitoba | $16.40/hr | $24.65/hr | $31.00/hr |
Saskatchewan | $17.74/hr | $22.73/hr | $23.58/hr |
Alberta | $18.09/hr | $22.25/hr | $28.13/hr |
British Columbia | $18.75/hr | $23.67/hr | $32.88/hr |
Using NOC 94200 for your resume or Express Entry profile
- IRCC asks you to make sure the main duties listed for your NOC match what you actually did at your job. If they don’t, look for another unit group whose duties do.
- Describe your own work in your own words. Recruiters and ATS software look for concrete tools, results and scope, not text copied from the NOC.
- Applying from outside Canada? Run your resume through the Canadian resume format checker to catch things Canadian employers don’t expect, like a photo or date of birth.
- Use the job title the employer’s posting uses. The 113 titles above are how the same work is named across employers.
Not in this group
Similar jobs classified under a different NOC code:
- Automobile assembly painter (NOC 94213)
- Automotive mechanical repairer (NOC 72410)
- Mechanical assemblers and inspectors (NOC 94204)
- Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling (NOC 92020)
- Vehicle cleaner-coater (NOC 94213)
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers?
Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers are NOC 2021 unit group 94200. Example job titles in this group include assembly inspector - motor vehicle manufacturing, auto assembly worker, body assembler - motor vehicle manufacturing, car assembler.
What TEER is NOC 94200?
NOC 94200 is TEER 4 (High school and on-the-job training). Usually requires completion of secondary school, or several weeks of on-the-job training. TEER 4 and 5 work does not count as skilled work experience for Express Entry’s Federal Skilled Worker or Canadian Experience Class programs.
How much do motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers earn in Canada?
Job Bank's 2025 wage data puts the median at $32.49/hr, about $63,000 a year full-time, with a range of $21.89/hr to $42.35/hr.
Related occupations
Sources: Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0; Employment and Social Development Canada, Job Bank wages (2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. OfferJetAI is not affiliated with the Government of Canada. Check IRCC’s NOC guidance before you apply.