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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”.
Also Known As…
- Automotive Specialty Technicians
- Service Technician
- Quick Service Technician
- Oil Bay Technician
- Lube Technician
- Heavy Line Technician
- Drivability Technician
- Automotive Technician (Auto Technician)
- Automobile Technician
- Automobile Mechanic (Auto Mechanic)
- A/C Technician (Air Conditioning Technician)
- Wheelwright
- Wheel Tuner
- Wheel Alignment Technician
- Wheel Alignment Mechanic
- Wheel Aligner
- Wheel Adjuster
- Vehicle Fuel Systems Converter
- Undercar Specialist
- Tune-Up Mechanic
- Trim Technician
- Technician
- Tear Down Worker
- Tear Down Man
- Spring Floor Service Worker
- Speedometer Mechanic
- Shop Technician
- Service Advisor
- Safety Belt Installer
- Repair Technician
- Remote Control Mirror Installer
- Radio Installer
- Radio Antenna Installer
- Radio Aerial Installer
- Radiator Tester
- Radiator Specialist
- Radiator Mechanic
- Radiator Cleaner
- Race Car Mechanic
- Power Brake Rebuilder
- New Car Get-Ready Mechanic
- Nascar Pit Crew Person
- Muffler Mechanic
- Muffler Installer
- Motor Electrician
- Motor Block Mechanic
- Master Technician
- Maintenance Electrician
- Magneto Specialist
- Line Mechanic
- Light Adjuster
- Jeep Mechanic
- Instrument Repairer
- Ignition Specialist
- Ignition Mechanic
- Ignition Expert
- Hydraulic Specialist
- Hydraulic Mechanic
- Hydramatic Specialist
- Hydramatic Mechanic
- Heater Installer
- Headlight Adjuster
- Hand Spring Repairer
- Fuel Retrofitting Technician
- Fuel Injection Servicer
- Fuel Conversion Technician
- Front End Specialist
- Front End Alignment Specialist
- Framer
- Frameman
- Floorperson
- Engine Mechanic
- Emissions Repair Technician
- Emission Technician
- Electric Vehicle Electrician
- Diesel Retrofit Installer
- Detailer
- Cylinder Block Mechanic
- Clutch Specialist
- Clutch Rebuilder
- Clutch Mechanic
- Chassis Wirer
- Chassis Mechanic
- Carburetor Specialist
- Carburetor Rebuilder
- Carburetor Mechanic
- Carburetor Expert
- Brakeman
- Brake Specialist
- Brake Shoe Rebuilder
- Brake Repairer
- Brake Reliner
- Brake Liner
- Brake Drum Lathe Operator
- Brake Adjuster
- Body Wirer
- Block Mechanic
- Automotive Cooling System Diagnostic Technician
- Automotive Accessory Installer
- Automobile Service Station Mechanic
- Automobile Service Advisor
- Automobile Radiator Mechanic
- Automatic Window Seat and Top Lift Repairer
- Automatic Transmission Mechanic
- Auto Wheel Alignment Specialist
- Auto Service Mechanic
- Auto Radiator Specialist
- Auto Radiator Mechanic
- Auto Mechanic Apprentice
- Auto Heater Mechanic
- Auto Headlight Mechanic
- Auto Engine Mechanic
- Auto Brake Technician
- Auto Brake Mechanic
- Auto Air Conditioning Mechanic
- Auto Air Conditioning Installer
- Auto Air Conditioning Apprentice
- Auto Accessories Installer
- Audio Installer
- Antenna Specialist
- Antenna Installer
- Alternative Fuel Vehicle Repair Technician (AFV Repair Technician)
- Alternative Fuel Vehicle Maintenance Technician (AFV Maintenance Technician)
- Air-Conditioning Mechanic
- Air Conditioning Specialist
- Aerial Installer
Tasks for “Front End Mechanic”
- Tune automobile engines to ensure proper and efficient functioning.
- Install or repair air conditioners and service components, such as compressors, condensers, and controls.
- Diagnose and repair regenerative braking systems or hydraulic systems in hybrid vehicles.
- Repair or rebuild clutch systems.
- Service internal combustion engine systems for hybrid electric vehicles.
- Change spark plugs, fuel filters, air filters, and batteries in hybrid electric vehicles.
- Repair, overhaul, or adjust automobile brake systems.
- Test electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation.
- 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.
- Estimate costs of vehicle repair.
- 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.
- Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, and gasoline filters.
- Rebuild, repair, or test automotive fuel injection units.
- Convert vehicle fuel systems from gasoline to butane gas, ethanol, methane, or other alternative or biofuel systems.
- Service biodiesel fuel tanks for algae or sludge accumulation by cleaning, changing filters, or adding algaecides.
- Align wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms of automobiles, using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
- 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.
- Replace defective mufflers and tailpipes.
- Repair or replace defective ball joint suspensions, brake shoes, or wheel bearings.
- Inspect propane or natural gas high-pressure tanks, piping, or pressure regulators.
- Replace hydraulically assisted systems with electric-powered systems, such as power steering pumps or air conditioning compressors, to improve fuel economy.
- Repair or replace automobile leaf springs.
- Conduct visual inspections of compressed natural gas fuel systems to identify cracks, gouges, abrasions, discoloration, broken fibers, loose brackets, damaged gaskets, or other problems.
- 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
- Grease guns
- Spark plug gapping tools
- Single-cut mill saw files
- Desktop computers
- Gear pullers
- Shoe retaining spring tools
- Leak detection smoke machines
- Bolt cutters
- Non-contact thermometers
- Disc brake pad spreaders
- Awls
- Clutch holding tools
- Valve seating equipment
- Clamp-on multimeters
- Workshop cranes
- Rivet guns
- Diesel modulator shift testers
- Refrigerant leak detectors
- Computerized suspension analyzers
- Wire cutters
- Calipers
- Dial indicators
- Battery jump starters
- Brake cylinder hones
- Breaker bars
- Magnetic pickup tools
- Tube cutters
- Catalytic combustion analyzers
- Winches
- Welding masks
- Metal inert gas MIG welders
- Air chisels
- Scan tools
- Angle drills
- Filter wrenches
- Reciprocating saws
- Light emitting diode LED leak detector lights
- Tubing benders
- Air wrenches
- Dwell meters
- Compression analyzers
- Phillips head screwdrivers
- Transmission jacks
- In-line ignition spark testers
- Brake shoe tools
- Anvils
- Inspection mirrors
- Test lights
- Nut drivers
- Vacuum pumps
- Punches
- Air compressors
- Shears
- Voltmeters
- Combustion leak detectors
- Wire strippers
- Tape measures
- Strobe wheel balancing systems for heavy vehicles
- Laser printers
- Hoists
- Metal cutting taps
- Pneumatic chassis lubriguns
- Mechanics' stethoscopes
- Code readers
- Brake drum lathes
- Pry bars
- Clutch wrenches
- Infrared digital thermometers
- Hydraulic shop presses
- Needlenose pliers
- Alternator testers
- Hammers
- Reamers
- Lug wrenches
- Ammeters
- Spark plug testers
- Jack stands
- Laser photo tachometers
- Torque wrenches
- Heat guns
- Antenna socket sets
- Wheel alignment machines
- Impact wrenches
- Feeler gauges
- Ohmmeters
- Steam cleaning equipment
- Oscilloscopes
- Pressure brake bleeders
- Nibblers
- Allen wrenches
- Continuity testers
- Borescopes
- Personal computers
- Rotor/drum brake lathes
- Engine oil pressure testers
- Leak detectors
- Wheel weight hammers
- Hose cutters
- Oil injectors
- Circuit testers
- Hand pullers
- Spark plug sockets
- Pipe wrenches
- Deburring tools
- Oxygen sensors
- Channel lock pliers
- Buffers
- Chain hoists
- Paint sprayers
- Tachometers
- Frame racks
- Air conditioner chargers
- Refrigerant identifiers
- Battery hydrometers
- Spot welding kits
- Plasma cutters
- Engine stands
- Steering wheel column pivot pin pullers
- Screw extractor sets
- Personal digital assistants PDA
- Socket wrench sets
- Internal retaining ring pliers
- Hacksaws
- Offset brake wrenches
- Diagonal cutting pliers
- Manifold gauge sets
- Sandblasters
- Polishers
- Air hammers
- Safety glasses
- Scrapers
- Butterfly air wrenches
- Oil filter wrenches
- Bore gauges
- Dent pullers
- Tire changing machines
- Ratcheting box wrenches
- Radiator hose pinchoff pliers
- Pneumatic drills
- Ball joint separators
- Strap wrenches
- Pneumatic fluid evacuators
- Ignition testers
- Shielded arc welding tools
- Drill presses
- External snap ring pliers
- Vises
- Brake bleeders
- Vacuum gauges
- Hydraulic bleed tools
- Power sanders
- Exhaust/tail pipe cutters
- Workshop presses
- Wheel balancers
- Laser levels
- Metal cutting dies
- Wire brushes
- Auto body dollies
- Fuel injection cleaners
- Tire pressure gauges
- Stickleback rasps
- Jacks
- Torx keys
- Power grinders
- Scribers
- Crescent wrenches
- Dynamometers
- Straight blade screwdrivers
- Multimeters
- Ratcheting gear wrenches
- Flaring tools
- Pneumatic wrenches
- Soldering irons
- Slide hammers
- Power pullers
- Pneumatic orbital sanders
- Exhaust analyzers
- Utility knives
- Ratchets
- Open end wrenches
- Dial calipers
- Combination wrenches
- Database software
- Online service manual database software
- Technical manual database software
- Nexiq Tech HDS Suite for Palm
- Mitchell OnDemand5 Manager
- Amcom AUTOS2000
- Snap-On ShoKey
- Internet browser software
- Alliance Automotive Shop Controller
- Estimating software
- Hunter WinAlign
- Genisys Fast Fixes
- Scott Systems MaxxTraxx Pro
- Microsoft Windows