List of Career Duties Under Automotive Service Business Sector

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Align wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms of automotive vehicles, like automobiles, buses, and trucks
Drive automotive vehicle onto wheel alignment rack tests vehicle for faulty wheel alignment, bent axle, worn ball joints and bent steering rods, using alignment-testing machine
Straighten axle & steering rods adjusts shims, tie rods and joining pins to align wheels, or installs new parts, using handtools
Place wheel on balancing machine to define where counterweights must be added to balance wheel
Hammer counterweights onto rim of wheel
Install shock absorbers
Straighten frame, using hydraulic jack, chassis aligner, and acetylene torch.

Install convertible top assemblies on automobile bodies
Bolt rubber molding to specified points on bottom of convertible assembly frame
Position assembly on automobile body & bolts metal frame rear edge of fabric to body
Trim off excess fabric from rear edge, using shears
Connect hydraulic lift to assembly raises top
Adjust bolts top bows of metal frame to tighten fabric
Turn setscrews to adjust height movement of side windows
Screw metal caps to frame to protect fabric at points of greatest wear
May install fabric on top assemblies.

Repair damaged fiberglass automobile bodies, using pneumatic tools knowledge of fiberglass repair techniques
Cuts away damaged fiberglass, using air grinder
Smooth edges of painted surface, using sandpaper or air-powered sander
Mask surrounding undamaged surface, using masking tape
Cuts plastic separating film, using shears, and tapes film to outside repair area
Mix polyester resin and hardener according to specifications applies mixture to repair area, using brush
Soak matting in resin mixture layers matting over repair area to specified thickness
Peel separating film from repair area washes repair surface with water
Occasionally secures new panel to repair area, using C-clamp
Apply spreads body filler manually to re-establish surface
Manually files away excess filler to match original contour
Smooth filler, using air sander
Clean repair area with air gun.

Replace broken or pitted windshields window glass in motor vehicles
Remove broken glass by unscrewing frame, using handtools
Cuts flat safety glass according to specified pattern, using glasscutter
Smooth cut edge of glass by holding against abrasive belt
Apply moistureproofing compound along cut edges installs glass in vehicle
Weatherproof window or windshield prevents it from rattling by installing rubber channeling strips around sides of glass
Install precut replacement glass to replace curved windows
May replace or adjust parts in window-raising mechanism.

Manage establishment engaged in automotive specialty services, like engine tune-up, front-end alignment, or muffler installation
Direct and coordinates, through subordinate personnel, activities of workers engaged in diagnosing repairing automobile malfunctions
Monitor operations to make sure that services rendered conform to company policy standards
Resolve customer complaints
Review operational expenses collection reports for accuracy
Authorize acquisition of tools, equipment, and parts
Hire, discharges, and assists in training workers
May contact advertising media to publicize services.

Perform any combination of following duties in automatic car wash
Direct patron to entrance of wash station or guides automobile onto wheel track of automatic mechanism
Clean front & rear of vehicle, using brush detergent
Activate wash mechanism observes operation to detect equipment malfunctions
Notify supervisor when malfunctions occur
Receive payment from customer or issues change for coin-operated equipment
Fill detergent and wax tanks, lubricates equipment, and replaces spray jets hoses as needed
May vacuum interior of automobile.

Install automobile accessories, like heaters, radios, antennas, safety seat belts, seat covers, or special clamps, and mirrors
Drill and taps holes, assembles & fits accessories to automobile and tightens bolts clamps
May be designated according to specialty as Radio Installer, Automobile automotive ser. .

Install custom equipment to alter appearance of automotive vehicle according to customer specifications, using handtools power tools
Read specifications or confers with customer to define modifications desired
Cuts opening in vehicle body for installation of customized windows, using templates and power shears or chisel
Measure and marks vinyl material cuts material to size for roof installation, using rule, straightedge, and hand shears
Cuts and bends metal trim to specified size and configuration, using power shears chrome-bending die
Fits secures windows, vinyl roof, and metal trim, using caulking gun, adhesive brush, and mallet.

Supervise and coordinates activities of workers engaged in repairing and painting damaged bodies body parts of automotive vehicles
May examine damaged vehicle estimate cost of repairs [Shop Estimator automotive ser. ]
Perform other duties as described under Supervisor any industry Master Title.

Supervise and coordinates activities of workers engaged in repairing and painting damaged bodies body parts of automotive vehicles
May examine damaged vehicle estimate cost of repairs [Shop Estimator automotive ser. ]
Perform other duties as described under Supervisor any industry Master Title.

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