Automotive Master Mechanics
Also called: Automotive Technician, Mechanic, Automotive Service Technician, Auto Technician
What they do:
Repair automobiles, trucks, buses, and other vehicles. Master mechanics repair virtually any part on the vehicle or specialize in the transmission system.
On the job, you would:
- Test drive vehicles, and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.
- Examine vehicles to determine extent of damage or malfunctions.
- Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes.
Engineering and Technology
Business
Arts and Humanities
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Basic Skills
Technical
Problem Solving
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Hand and Finger Use
Controlled Movement
Ideas and Logic
Visual Understanding
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People interested in this work like activities that include
practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Analytical or scientific software
Facilities management software
Data base user interface and query software
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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