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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 Drivability Technician”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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