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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”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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