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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 “Heavy Repairer”

Rebuild parts, such as crankshafts and cylinder blocks.
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 damaged automobile bodies.
Replace and adjust headlights.
Repair or replace parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings.
Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
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.
Repair radiator leaks.
Plan work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience.
Overhaul or replace carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps.
Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
Align vehicles' front ends.
Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes.
Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.
Repair or replace shock absorbers.
Confer with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and to discuss work to be performed and future repair requirements.
Install and repair accessories, such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers.
Tear down, repair, and rebuild faulty assemblies, such as power systems, steering systems, and linkages.
Disassemble units and inspect parts for wear, using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
Maintain cleanliness of work area.
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.
Examine vehicles to determine extent of damage or malfunctions.

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

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