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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 “Master Technician”

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

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

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