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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”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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