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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 “Frameman”

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

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

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