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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 Technician”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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