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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 “Auto Motor Mechanic”

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

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