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Job Description

Repair automobiles, trucks, buses, and other vehicles. Master mechanics repair virtually any part on the vehicle or specialize in the transmission system.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 49-3023.01

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Automotive Master Mechanics”.

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Tasks for “Automotive Service Technician”

Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
Repair damaged automobile bodies.
Confer with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and to discuss work to be performed and future repair requirements.
Repair radiator leaks.
Plan work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience.
Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.
Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas.
Repair manual and automatic transmissions.
Tear down, repair, and rebuild faulty assemblies, such as power systems, steering systems, and linkages.
Rebuild parts, such as crankshafts and cylinder blocks.
Repair and service air conditioning, heating, engine cooling, and electrical systems.
Disassemble units and inspect parts for wear, using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
Overhaul or replace carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps.
Repair or replace shock absorbers.
Align vehicles' front ends.
Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications, and tune-ups.
Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes.
Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.
Repair or replace parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings.
Examine vehicles to determine extent of damage or malfunctions.
Replace and adjust headlights.
Install and repair accessories, such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers.
Maintain cleanliness of work area.

Related Technology & Tools

Pry bars
Torx screwdrivers
Allen wrenches
Gas welding equipment
Cable cutters
Vises
Impact guns
Diagonal cutting pliers
Gear wrenches
Grease guns
Straight blade screwdrivers
Razor knives
Open end wrenches
Metal cutting dies
Drill presses
Freon recovery equipment
Ignition module testers
Front end alignment equipment
Air drills
Combination wrenches
Tubing benders
Catalytic combustion analyzers
Continuity testers
Micrometers
Screwdrivers
Jack stands
Locking C-clamps
Hacksaws
Cutting torches
Vacuum gauges
Hydraulic presses
Battery chargers
Exhaust analyzers
Dial gauges
Plastic tip hammers
Tongue and groove pliers
Single-cut mill saw files
Magnetic pickup tools
Taper punches
Ball peen hammers
Box end wrenches
Spark plug gapping tools
Picks
Metal inert gas MIG welders
Grinding equipment
Torque wrenches
Buffers
Modular diagnostic information systems
Ohmmeters
Timing lights
Dolly blocks
Engine cylinder hones
Computerized scanners
Bolt cutters
Claw hammers
Power washers
Oil pressure gauges
Strap wrenches
2-channel lab scopes
Scrapers
Punches
Hex keys
Socket wrench sets
Workshop cranes
Alternating current/direct current AC/DC inductive current clamps
Manifold gauge sets
Socket wrenches
Power drills
Automotive on-board diagnostics scanners
Spot welding kits
Gear puller tools
Anvils
Battery load testers
Mechanics' stethoscopes
Reamers
Laser printers
Wheel balancers
Brass hammers
Locking wrenches
Stickleback rasps
Desktop computers
Protective gloves
Hoists
Dial indicators
Carbon scrapers
Borescopes
Brake shoe tools
Tire pressure gauges
Brake line flaring tools
Spoons
Channel lock pliers
Center punches
Ultrasonic diagnostic kits
Two way radios
Jacks
Auto scanners
Oscilloscopes
Anti-lock braking system ABS/air bag scan tools
Offset brake wrenches
Battery hydrometers
Pin punches
Insulated pliers
Tape measures
Protective ear muffs
Dynamometers
Feeler gauges
Wire strippers
Ratchets
Light emitting diode LED circuit testers
Awls
Ratcheting box wrenches
Power saws
Leak detecting diagnostic smoke machines
Portable exhaust analyzers
Ball joint separators
Pneumatic wrenches
Flat files
Impact wrenches
Computerized engine analyzers
Personal computers
Antifreeze recovery equipment
Valve seating equipment
Lug wrenches
Battery/alternator testers
Calipers
Coil testers
Capacity testers
Slide hammers
Adjustable wrenches
Locking jaw pliers
Bearing pullers
Plasma cutters
Pipe wrenches
Winches
Oil filter wrenches
Alignment wrenches
Laser levels
Hand clamps
Sandblasters
Oxyacetylene welding equipment
Brake rotor hones
Nut drivers
Tubing cutters
Bandsaws
Circuit testers
High velocity low pressure HVLP spray guns
Brake tools
Shoe retaining spring tools
Flare nut wrenches
Nibblers
Steam cleaning equipment
Electric drills
Safety glasses
Tachometers
Shears
Pressure brake bleeders
Air sanders
Handheld computer diagnostic equipment
Cylinder leakage testers
Long nose pliers
Compression testers
Dwell meters
Chain wrenches
Wire brushes
Oil injectors
Breaker bars
Steering wheel column pivot pin pullers
Voltmeters
Remote starter switches
5-gas emissions analyzers
Graphing scanners
Heat guns
Diagnostic code readers
Air compressors
Internal retaining ring pliers
Crescent wrenches
Needlenose pliers
Bench lathes
Cold chisels
Combustible gas detectors
Wire cutters
Gasket scrapers
External snap ring pliers
Test lights
3 pound sledge hammers
Infrared thermometers
Safety shoes
Forklifts
Riveting tools
Paint sprayers
Torx keys
Metal cutting taps
Inspection mirrors
Refrigerant gas analyzers
Air conditioner chargers
Hammers
Combination pliers
Power grinders
Shielded arc welding tools
Personal digital assistants PDA
Phillips head screwdrivers
Deburring tools
Clamp-on multimeters
Mini circuit testers
Soft face hammers
Smoke machines
5 pound sledge hammers
Soldering irons
Fuel pressure testers
Welding masks
Non-contact thermometers
Circular saws
Drill bit sets

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