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

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Riveting tools
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Valve seating equipment
Bolt cutters
Bandsaws
Hammers
Adjustable wrenches
Welding masks
Hex keys
Grease guns
Allen wrenches
Computerized engine analyzers
High velocity low pressure HVLP spray guns
Flat files
Protective ear muffs
Torx screwdrivers
Steam cleaning equipment
Hydraulic presses
Alignment wrenches
Straight blade screwdrivers
Pneumatic wrenches
Offset brake wrenches
Smoke machines
Anvils
Workshop cranes
External snap ring pliers
Calipers
Steering wheel column pivot pin pullers
Graphing scanners
Infrared thermometers
Test lights
Protective gloves
Remote starter switches
Magnetic pickup tools
Anti-lock braking system ABS/air bag scan tools
Pry bars
Inspection mirrors
Ratchets
Antifreeze recovery equipment
Power washers
Tire pressure gauges
Feeler gauges
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Needlenose pliers
Breaker bars
Timing lights
Claw hammers
Screwdrivers
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Electric drills
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Pressure brake bleeders
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Internal retaining ring pliers
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Lug wrenches
Dial gauges
Locking wrenches
Combustible gas detectors
Gasket scrapers
Shears
Cable cutters
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Mechanics' stethoscopes
Light emitting diode LED circuit testers
Gear wrenches
Battery/alternator testers
Dynamometers
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Reamers
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3 pound sledge hammers
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2-channel lab scopes
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Plasma cutters
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Compression testers
Wheel balancers
Circular saws
Continuity testers
Wire cutters
Wire strippers
Tape measures
Battery hydrometers
Hoists
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Drill bit sets
Voltmeters
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Jack stands
Oil pressure gauges
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Shielded arc welding tools
Metal cutting taps
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Power drills
Torx keys
Single-cut mill saw files
Oil injectors
Picks
Leak detecting diagnostic smoke machines
Buffers
Cylinder leakage testers
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Carbon scrapers
Cutting torches
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Diagnostic code readers
Exhaust analyzers
Two way radios
Refrigerant gas analyzers
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Air drills
Battery load testers
Ignition module testers
Socket wrenches
Coil testers
Ohmmeters
Air compressors
Socket wrench sets
Soft face hammers
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Safety shoes
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Drill presses
Dwell meters
Freon recovery equipment
Paint sprayers
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Ball peen hammers
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Brass hammers
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Air sanders
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Diagonal cutting pliers
Mini circuit testers
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Soldering irons
Micrometers
Tubing cutters
Front end alignment equipment
Forklifts
Power saws
Winches
Metal cutting dies
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