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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 “Ignition Specialist”

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

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

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