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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 “Experimental Mechanic”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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