Automotive Industry Workers

No prior experience is needed for many semiskilled and unskilled jobs, but those with prior work experience will increase their chances of landing a job, getting promoted, and possibly earning higher pay.

Working in an automotive production plant can be physically challenging. For many jobs, you need the physical capability to stand for long periods, lift heavy objects, and maneuver hand tools and machinery. Of course, some jobs in an automotive production plant can be performed by a person with a physical disability. For example, a person who uses a wheelchair may work well on an assembly line job that requires only the use of his or her hands. Automotive workers should have hand and finger dexterity and the ability to do repetitive work accurately and safely. Other important traits include strong time-management, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.