automotive mechanic
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work site environment:
Dusty.
Tasks:
- Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions.
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems.
- Repair or replace mechanical units or components.
- Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's specifications.
- Estimate parts and labour cost to perform vehicle maintenance and repairs .
- Perform scheduled maintenance service.
- Test and adjust units to specifications.
- Advise customers on work performed and future repair requirements.
- Provide customer service.
Area of specialization:
- Engine repair.
- 4-wheel drive.
- Electrical and electronic system.
- Diesel engines.
- Diagnostics.
- Alignment, steering and suspension.
- Brake system.
- Hydraulic system.
- Fuel and emission system.
- Ignition and electrical system.
- Automatic transmission.
- Standard transmission.
- Engine repair and overhaul.
- Drive train components.
- Machining.
- Imported vehicles.
- Front end components.
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Fast-paced environment.
- Hand-eye co-ordination.
- Attention to detail.
Personal suitability:
- Accurate.
- Client focus.
- Flexibility.
- Judgement.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
Employment terms options:
- Evening.
Experience:
3 years to less than 5 years.
Employment terms options:
- Morning.
- Day.