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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 “Master Automotive Technician”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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