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Job Description

Repair automobiles, trucks, buses, and other vehicles. Master mechanics repair virtually any part on the vehicle or specialize in the transmission system.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 49-3023.01

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Automotive Master Mechanics”.

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Tasks for “Automotive Service Technician”

Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications, and tune-ups.
Maintain cleanliness of work area.
Rebuild parts, such as crankshafts and cylinder blocks.
Repair radiator leaks.
Repair damaged automobile bodies.
Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas.
Tear down, repair, and rebuild faulty assemblies, such as power systems, steering systems, and linkages.
Disassemble units and inspect parts for wear, using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
Install and repair accessories, such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers.
Align vehicles' front ends.
Examine vehicles to determine extent of damage or malfunctions.
Repair and service air conditioning, heating, engine cooling, and electrical systems.
Repair or replace shock absorbers.
Repair or replace parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings.
Replace and adjust headlights.
Overhaul or replace carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps.
Plan work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience.
Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes.
Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
Repair manual and automatic transmissions.
Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.
Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.
Confer with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and to discuss work to be performed and future repair requirements.

Related Technology & Tools

Bench lathes
Tire pressure gauges
Scrapers
Torx keys
Antifreeze recovery equipment
Ohmmeters
Straight blade screwdrivers
Modular diagnostic information systems
Breaker bars
Gear puller tools
Impact guns
Handheld computer diagnostic equipment
Wire brushes
Spoons
Spark plug gapping tools
Ball peen hammers
Safety shoes
Workshop cranes
Dolly blocks
Computerized scanners
Exhaust analyzers
Valve seating equipment
Chain wrenches
Portable exhaust analyzers
Graphing scanners
Allen wrenches
Paint sprayers
Forklifts
Fuel pressure testers
Ignition module testers
Soft face hammers
Open end wrenches
Nibblers
Metal cutting taps
Taper punches
Inspection mirrors
Brake shoe tools
Hydraulic presses
Pressure brake bleeders
Leak detecting diagnostic smoke machines
Jacks
Feeler gauges
Brake line flaring tools
Brake tools
Air compressors
Picks
Protective ear muffs
Offset brake wrenches
Circuit testers
Bolt cutters
Power saws
Bandsaws
Magnetic pickup tools
High velocity low pressure HVLP spray guns
Laser printers
Anvils
Carbon scrapers
Crescent wrenches
2-channel lab scopes
Hand clamps
Personal computers
Vacuum gauges
Nut drivers
External snap ring pliers
Capacity testers
Timing lights
Computerized engine analyzers
Tubing cutters
Front end alignment equipment
Air conditioner chargers
Cable cutters
Pry bars
Pipe wrenches
Oxyacetylene welding equipment
Steam cleaning equipment
Strap wrenches
Safety glasses
Combustible gas detectors
Wheel balancers
Hammers
Box end wrenches
Combination wrenches
Oil filter wrenches
Air sanders
Brass hammers
Reamers
Diagnostic code readers
Hoists
3 pound sledge hammers
Personal digital assistants PDA
Cold chisels
Test lights
Dynamometers
Power drills
Spot welding kits
Ratcheting box wrenches
Laser levels
Locking wrenches
Non-contact thermometers
Tongue and groove pliers
Auto scanners
Two way radios
Vises
Power grinders
Micrometers
Hex keys
Tubing benders
Circular saws
Refrigerant gas analyzers
Needlenose pliers
Claw hammers
Screwdrivers
Wire strippers
Manifold gauge sets
Battery/alternator testers
Torque wrenches
Single-cut mill saw files
Stickleback rasps
Pin punches
Long nose pliers
Shielded arc welding tools
Desktop computers
Calipers
Light emitting diode LED circuit testers
Welding masks
Oil pressure gauges
Heat guns
Diagonal cutting pliers
Alternating current/direct current AC/DC inductive current clamps
Insulated pliers
Clamp-on multimeters
Anti-lock braking system ABS/air bag scan tools
Wire cutters
Power washers
Drill bit sets
Ball joint separators
Phillips head screwdrivers
Buffers
Borescopes
Shoe retaining spring tools
Metal cutting dies
Adjustable wrenches
Locking jaw pliers
Freon recovery equipment
5 pound sledge hammers
Bearing pullers
Drill presses
Gas welding equipment
Oil injectors
Pneumatic wrenches
Gear wrenches
Battery chargers
Voltmeters
Flare nut wrenches
Oscilloscopes
Socket wrenches
Shears
Dwell meters
Sandblasters
Protective gloves
Engine cylinder hones
Air drills
Jack stands
Infrared thermometers
Continuity testers
Center punches
Deburring tools
Riveting tools
Flat files
Gasket scrapers
Battery load testers
Electric drills
Catalytic combustion analyzers
Soldering irons
Winches
Remote starter switches
Punches
Tape measures
Steering wheel column pivot pin pullers
5-gas emissions analyzers
Grinding equipment
Combination pliers
Locking C-clamps
Tachometers
Cutting torches
Smoke machines
Metal inert gas MIG welders
Dial gauges
Battery hydrometers
Hacksaws
Ratchets
Slide hammers
Automotive on-board diagnostics scanners
Cylinder leakage testers
Compression testers
Ultrasonic diagnostic kits
Torx screwdrivers
Plasma cutters
Grease guns
Coil testers
Awls
Mini circuit testers
Lug wrenches
Impact wrenches
Alignment wrenches
Plastic tip hammers
Razor knives
Internal retaining ring pliers
Mechanics' stethoscopes
Socket wrench sets
Dial indicators
Channel lock pliers
Brake rotor hones

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