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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 “Vehicle Mechanic”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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