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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 “Heater Installer”

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

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

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