Automotive Master Mechanics

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

Job Task

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

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