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Job Description

Repair only one system or component on a vehicle, such as brakes, suspension, or radiator.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 49-3023.02

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Automotive Specialty Technicians”.

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Tasks for “Engine Mechanic”

Inspect propane or natural gas high-pressure tanks, piping, or pressure regulators.
Replace defective mufflers and tailpipes.
Repair or rebuild clutch systems.
Install, adjust, or repair hydraulic or electromagnetic automatic lift mechanisms used to raise and lower automobile windows, seats, and tops.
Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment.
Service biodiesel fuel tanks for algae or sludge accumulation by cleaning, changing filters, or adding algaecides.
Replace hydraulically assisted systems with electric-powered systems, such as power steering pumps or air conditioning compressors, to improve fuel economy.
Test electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation.
Diagnose and repair regenerative braking systems or hydraulic systems in hybrid vehicles.
Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, and gasoline filters.
Estimate costs of vehicle repair.
Repair or replace defective ball joint suspensions, brake shoes, or wheel bearings.
Convert vehicle fuel systems from gasoline to butane gas, ethanol, methane, or other alternative or biofuel systems.
Repair or replace automobile leaf springs.
Rebuild, repair, or test automotive fuel injection units.
Diagnose and replace or repair engine management systems or related sensors for flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) with ignition timing, fuel rate, alcohol concentration, or air-to-fuel ratio malfunctions.
Service internal combustion engine systems for hybrid electric vehicles.
Repair, overhaul, or adjust automobile brake systems.
Service or repair butane gas, ethanol, methane, or other alternative or biofuel systems.
Conduct visual inspections of compressed natural gas fuel systems to identify cracks, gouges, abrasions, discoloration, broken fibers, loose brackets, damaged gaskets, or other problems.
Change spark plugs, fuel filters, air filters, and batteries in hybrid electric vehicles.
Install or repair air conditioners and service components, such as compressors, condensers, and controls.
Align wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms of automobiles, using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
Tune automobile engines to ensure proper and efficient functioning.
Retrofit vehicle fuel systems with aftermarket products, such as vapor transfer devices, evaporation control devices, swirlers, lean burn devices, or friction reduction devices, to enhance combustion and fuel efficiency.

Related Technology & Tools

Revolutions per minute RPM gauges
Air compressors
Jack stands
Alternator testers
Test lights
Polishers
Voltmeters
Spark plug sockets
Code readers
Hand pullers
Air conditioner chargers
Combustion leak detectors
Metal cutting taps
Wire strippers
Hammers
Power pullers
Refrigerant leak detectors
Spark plug testers
Flaring tools
Channel lock pliers
Drill presses
Clutch wrenches
Vises
Torx keys
Spark plug gapping tools
Antenna socket sets
Plasma cutters
Buffers
Bore gauges
Screw extractor sets
Mechanics' stethoscopes
Spot welding kits
Wire brushes
Ohmmeters
Grease guns
Pneumatic chassis lubriguns
Pneumatic fluid evacuators
Disc brake pad spreaders
Personal computers
Pry bars
Battery hydrometers
Laser levels
Dynamometers
Strobe wheel balancing systems for heavy vehicles
Dwell meters
Oxygen sensors
Welding masks
Exhaust/tail pipe cutters
Refrigerant identifiers
Workshop presses
Shielded arc welding tools
Diagonal cutting pliers
Safety glasses
Dent pullers
Lug wrenches
In-line ignition spark testers
Anvils
Air hammers
Pneumatic orbital sanders
Air wrenches
Hydraulic shop presses
Continuity testers
Brake cylinder hones
Single-cut mill saw files
Straight blade screwdrivers
Valve seating equipment
Steam cleaning equipment
Scribers
Scrapers
Internal retaining ring pliers
Battery jump starters
Transmission jacks
Torque wrenches
Air chisels
Laser photo tachometers
Workshop cranes
Tire changing machines
Breaker bars
Impact wrenches
Utility knives
Tube cutters
Borescopes
Tape measures
Vacuum pumps
Gear pullers
Phillips head screwdrivers
Metal inert gas MIG welders
Needlenose pliers
Crescent wrenches
Hydraulic bleed tools
Tubing benders
Wheel balancers
Compression analyzers
Tire pressure gauges
Shoe retaining spring tools
Brake bleeders
Nibblers
Dial calipers
Computerized suspension analyzers
Multimeters
Heat guns
Paint sprayers
Brake drum lathes
Sandblasters
Magnetic pickup tools
Bolt cutters
Calipers
Open end wrenches
Allen wrenches
Exhaust analyzers
Pneumatic drills
Chain hoists
Winches
Desktop computers
Hose cutters
Soldering irons
Angle drills
Non-contact thermometers
Wire cutters
Wheel alignment machines
Hoists
Stickleback rasps
Vacuum gauges
Light emitting diode LED leak detector lights
Oil filter wrenches
Laser printers
Filter wrenches
Butterfly air wrenches
Feeler gauges
Clutch holding tools
Pipe wrenches
Reciprocating saws
External snap ring pliers
Infrared digital thermometers
Brake shoe tools
Scan tools
Radiator hose pinchoff pliers
Wheel weight hammers
Strap wrenches
Engine stands
Catalytic combustion analyzers
Frame racks
Leak detectors
Hacksaws
Tachometers
Dial indicators
Socket wrench sets
Diesel modulator shift testers
Inspection mirrors
Ball joint separators
Offset brake wrenches
Jacks
Engine oil pressure testers
Metal cutting dies
Combination wrenches
Ratchets
Punches
Clamp-on multimeters
Slide hammers
Oscilloscopes
Power sanders
Circuit testers
Auto body dollies
Fuel injection cleaners
Manifold gauge sets
Leak detection smoke machines
Personal digital assistants PDA
Ignition testers
Ammeters
Reamers
Oil injectors
Pressure brake bleeders
Awls
Rivet guns
Power grinders
Rotor/drum brake lathes
Deburring tools
Ratcheting gear wrenches
Ratcheting box wrenches
Nut drivers
Shears
Pneumatic wrenches
Steering wheel column pivot pin pullers

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