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Job Name	Automotive Mechanics & Service Technicians
Description	Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles. Exclude auto body repairers, bus and truck mechanics, diesel engine specialists, and electrical systems specialists. [SOC] Causes of allergic contact dermatitis include chromates, nickel, epoxy resins, rubber chemicals, colophony, and p-phenylene diamine
Category	Installation, Maintenance & Repair
SOC Code	49-3023
Synonyms	Automobile mechanics; Garage mechanics; Motor-vehicle mechanics
Job Tasks	High risk job tasks associated with this job: Assemble or repair automotive brakes or clutches containing asbestos Clean up equipment with solvents Degrease metal Handle agents that cause allergic contact dermatitis or contact urticaria Heat, machine, or spray lead products Operate internal combustion engine with inadequate ventilation Use epoxy, isocyanate, or formaldehyde-resin adhesives, finishes, or sealants Use n-hexane as a solvent in glues, inks, coatings, or degreasers Work in grease, oil, or tar soaked clothing Work with glue solvents