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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 “Tear Down Man”

Replace defective mufflers and tailpipes.
Service internal combustion engine systems for hybrid electric vehicles.
Repair or replace automobile leaf springs.
Replace hydraulically assisted systems with electric-powered systems, such as power steering pumps or air conditioning compressors, to improve fuel economy.
Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment.
Rebuild, repair, or test automotive fuel injection units.
Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
Estimate costs of vehicle repair.
Change spark plugs, fuel filters, air filters, and batteries in hybrid electric vehicles.
Inspect propane or natural gas high-pressure tanks, piping, or pressure regulators.
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.
Repair or replace defective ball joint suspensions, brake shoes, or wheel bearings.
Repair, overhaul, or adjust automobile brake systems.
Test electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation.
Service or repair butane gas, ethanol, methane, or other alternative or biofuel systems.
Install or repair air conditioners and service components, such as compressors, condensers, and controls.
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 biodiesel fuel tanks for algae or sludge accumulation by cleaning, changing filters, or adding algaecides.
Convert vehicle fuel systems from gasoline to butane gas, ethanol, methane, or other alternative or biofuel systems.
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.
Diagnose and repair regenerative braking systems or hydraulic systems in hybrid vehicles.
Repair or rebuild clutch 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.
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

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

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