List of Career Duties Under Automotive Service Business Sector
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LIST OF CAREER DUTIES UNDER AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE BUSINESS SECTOR
Automobile body Repairer Career Duties
- Repair damaged bodies and body parts of automotive vehicles, like automobiles, buses, and light trucks according to repair manuals, using handtools power tools
- Examine damaged vehicles estimates cost of repairs [Shop Estimator automotive ser. 807.267-010]
- Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical & hydraulic window-and-seat-operating equipment and trim to gain access to vehicle body fenders
- Position dolly block against surface of dented area beats opposite surface to remove dents, using hammer
- Fill depressions with body filler, using putty knife
- Remove damaged fenders, panels, and grills, using wrenches cutting torch, and bolts or welds replacement parts in position, using wrenches or welding equipment
- Straighten bent automobile frames, using pneumatic frame straightening machine
- File, grinds, and sands repaired surfaces, using power tools handtools
- Refinish repaired surface, using paint spray gun sander
- Aims headlights, aligns wheels, and bleeds hydraulic brake system
- May paint surfaces after performing body repairs be designated Automobile-Body Repairer, Combination automotive ser.
- May repair or replace defective mechanical parts [Automobile Mechanic automotive ser. 620.261-010].
Automobile body Worker Career Duties
- Repair damaged bodies and body parts of automotive vehicles, like automobiles, buses, and light trucks according to repair manuals, using handtools power tools
- Examine damaged vehicles estimates cost of repairs [Shop Estimator automotive ser. 807.267-010]
- Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical & hydraulic window-and-seat-operating equipment and trim to gain access to vehicle body fenders
- Position dolly block against surface of dented area beats opposite surface to remove dents, using hammer
- Fill depressions with body filler, using putty knife
- Remove damaged fenders, panels, and grills, using wrenches cutting torch, and bolts or welds replacement parts in position, using wrenches or welding equipment
- Straighten bent automobile frames, using pneumatic frame straightening machine
- File, grinds, and sands repaired surfaces, using power tools handtools
- Refinish repaired surface, using paint spray gun sander
- Aims headlights, aligns wheels, and bleeds hydraulic brake system
- May paint surfaces after performing body repairs be designated Automobile-Body Repairer, Combination automotive ser.
- May repair or replace defective mechanical parts [Automobile Mechanic automotive ser. 620.261-010].
Automobile Brakes Bonder Career Duties
- Tend machines that apply adhesive bond asbestos lining to automobile brakeshoes for installation by Brake Repairer automotive ser.
- Select stock lining to fit brakeshoes removed from vehicle
- Feed lining between rollers of machine that applies bonding adhesive
- Secure brakeshoes in bonding press after adhesive has set
- Position coated lining on shoe locks press
- Move lever to activate press that heats and bonds lining to shoe automatically releases after specified time
- Remove bonded shoe from press, using asbestos gloves
- May rivet linings to brakeshoes be designated Riveter, Automobile Brakes automotive ser. .
Automobile bumper Straightener Career Duties
- Repair damaged automobile bumpers preparatory to replating
- Select specified make model bumper from storage yard
- Position bumper in hydraulic press starts press to restore original shape to bumper, using templates to verify contours
- Remove smaller dents, using sledgehammer
- Position bumper in bench vise grinds out hammer marks, dimples, scratches, and rust areas, using portable grinding wheel
- May cut and weld sections from several bumpers to form single salvageable unit, using flame cutting welding equipment.
Automobile Detailer Career Duties
- Clean and refurbishes new used automobiles, performing any combination of following duties
- Wash vehicle exterior to clean cars, using cleaning solution, water, cloths and brushes
- Apply wax to auto body and wipes or buffs surfaces to protect surfaces preserve shine, using cloth or buffing machine
- Vacuum interiors of vehicles to remove loose dirt debris, using vacuum cleaner
- Clean upholstery, rugs, and other surfaces, using cleaning agents, applicators, and cleaning devices
- Apply revitalizers and preservatives to vinyl or leather surfaces, and treats fabrics with spot and stain resistant chemicals to preserve protect interior components
- Clean engine and engine compartment with steam cleaning equipment and various cleaning agents to remove grease grime
- Apply special purpose cleaners to remove foreign materials which do not respond to normal cleaning procedures, utilizing experience following recommendations of product manufacturer
- Paint engine components and related parts, using spray gun or aerosol can masking material
- Apply paint to chipped body surfaces of vehicle, using container of touchup paint
- Apply dyes and reconditioning chemical to vinyl tops of vehicle to restore color condition.
Automobile Mechanic Career Duties
- Repair overhauls automobiles, buses, trucks, and other automotive vehicles
- Examine vehicle and discusses with customer or Automobile-Repair-Service Estimator automotive ser. , Automobile Tester automotive ser. , or Bus Inspector automotive ser. nature extent of damage or malfunction
- Plan work procedure, using charts, technical manuals and experience
- Raise vehicle, using hydraulic jack or hoist, to gain access to mechanical units bolted to underside of vehicle
- Remove unit, like engine, transmission, or differential, using wrenches hoist
- Disassemble unit inspects parts for wear, using micrometers, calipers, and thickness gauges
- Repair or replaces parts, like pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings, using mechanics handtools
- Overhaul or replaces carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps
- Rebuild parts, like crankshafts cylinder blocks, using lathes, shapers, drill presses, and welding equipment
- Rewire ignition system, lights, and instrument panel
- Reline adjusts brakes, aligns front end, repairs or replaces shock absorbers, and solders leaks in radiator
- Mend damaged body and fenders by hammering out or filling in dents welding broken parts
- Replace and adjusts headlights, and installs repairs accessories, like radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers
- May be designated according to specialty as Automobile Mechanic, Motor automotive ser. , Bus Mechanic automotive ser. , Differential Repairer automotive ser. , Engine-Repair Mechanic, Bus automotive ser. , Foreign-Car Mechanic automotive ser. , Truck Mechanic automotive ser.
- Compressor Mechanic, Bus automotive ser. , Drive-Shaft-And-Steering-Post Repairer automotive ser. , Engine-Head Repairer automotive ser. , Motor Assembler automotive ser. .
Automobile mechanic Assistant Career Duties
- Assist Automobile Mechanic automotive ser. 620.261-010 in repairing automobiles, buses, trucks, and other automotive vehicles
- Raise vehicle to specified level, using hydraulic jack
- Remove & disassembles unit, like engine, transmission, or differential, to be repaired, using handtools power tools
- Clean unit, using prescribed solvent
- Lubricate washes vehicle
- Perform other duties as described under Helper any industry Master Title
- May be designated according to specialty of worker assisted as Truck-Mechanic Helper automotive ser. .
Automobile mechanic Helper Career Duties
- Assist Automobile Mechanic automotive ser. 620.261-010 in repairing automobiles, buses, trucks, and other automotive vehicles
- Raise vehicle to specified level, using hydraulic jack
- Remove & disassembles unit, like engine, transmission, or differential, to be repaired, using handtools power tools
- Clean unit, using prescribed solvent
- Lubricate washes vehicle
- Perform other duties as described under Helper any industry Master Title
- May be designated according to specialty of worker assisted as Truck-Mechanic Helper automotive ser. .
Automobile Mechanic Radiator Career Duties
- Repair cooling systems fuel tanks in automobiles, buses, trucks, and other automotive vehicles
- Pump water or compressed air through radiator to test it for obstructions or leaks
- Flush radiator with cleaning compound to remove obstructions, like rust or mineral deposits
- Remove radiator core from automobile and cleans it, using rods or boiling water and solvent, or combination of boil out rod out
- Solder leaks in core or tanks, using soldering iron or acetylene torch
- Disassemble, repairs, or replaces defective water pump
- Replace faulty thermostats leaky head gaskets
- Install new cores, hoses, and pumps
- Clean, tests, and repairs fuel tanks.
Automobile mechanic Supervisor Career Duties
- Supervise coordinates activities of Automobile Mechanics automotive ser. engaged in repairing, adjusting, servicing, and storing motor vehicles in industrial or commercial establishment
- Analyze defective equipment to define cause of trouble
- Inspect drives repaired vehicles to verify repairs
- Train workers in and demonstrates repair maintenance of vehicles, using handtools, welding, and grinding equipment
- Evaluate performance of workers
- Keep inventory of repair parts and equipment requisitions replacement stock
- Prepare repair reports vehicle requests
- Schedule transporting of passengers or materials to service or storage areas
- May supervise workers engaged in inspection and repair of miscellaneous equipment, like cement mixers electric trucks
- Perform other duties as described under Supervisor any industry Master Title.
