Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Work site environment
- Dusty
Work setting
- In shop
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems
- Diagnose faults and malfunctions and confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace unit
- Repair or replace mechanical units or components
- Estimate parts and labour costs
- Perform scheduled maintenance service
- Test and adjust units to specifications
- Complete reports to record problems and work performed
- Review work orders and discuss work with supervisor
- Provide customer service
Experience and specialization
Area of specialization
- Engine repair
- Electrical and electronic system
- Diagnostics
- Alignment, steering and suspension
- Brake system
- Hydraulic system
- Fuel and emission system
- Automatic transmission
- Standard transmission
- Collision repair
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Attention to detail
- Manual dexterity
- Overtime required
- Standing for extended periods
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Dependability
- Flexibility