automotive mechanical repairer

• or equivalent experience

Mechanical Repairer Specific Skills

• Test and adjust units to specifications
• Complete reports to record problems and work performed
• Inspect and test mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
• Diagnose faults and malfunctions and confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace unit
• Repair or replace mechanical units or components

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

• Automotive Service Technician Trade Certification
• Automotive Service Technician (Steering, Suspension and Brakes) Trade Certification
• Automotive Service Technician (Fuel and Electrical Systems) Trade Certification

Additional Skills

• Estimate parts and labour costs
• Provide customer service

Area of Specialization

• 4-wheel drive
• Standard transmission
• Engine repair
• Diagnostics
• Diesel engines
• Automatic transmission
• Alignment, steering and suspension
• Drive train components
• Ignition and electrical system
• Fuel and emission system
• Brake system
• Electrical and electronic system
• Hydraulic system

Own Tools/Equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Overtime required

Work Location Information

• In shop
• Willing to relocate

Automotive Service Technician Specific Skills

• Advise customers on work performed and future repair requirements
• Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems
• Perform scheduled maintenance service
• Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer’s specifications
• Inspect motor in operation, road test motor vehicles and test automotive systems and components

Personal Suitability

• Team player
• Excellent written communication
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Reliability

Truck and Transport and Truck-Trailer Mechanic Specific Skills

• Perform scheduled maintenance service
• Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer’s specifications

Benefits

• Medical Benefits