Job Responsibilities
Repair automobiles, trucks, buses, and other vehicles. Master mechanics repair virtually any part on the vehicle or specialize in the transmission system.
- Maintain cleanliness of work area.
- Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
- Install and repair accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers.
- Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.
- Confer with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and to discuss work to be performed and future repair requirements.
- Plan work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience.
Required Skills
- Repairing: Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
- Equipment Maintenance: Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
- Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
- Troubleshooting: Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
- Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
- Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Related Job Titles
- Make Ready Mechanic
- Car Mechanic
- Transmission Rebuilder
- Certified TechnicianAuto Bench Mechanic
Tools and Technology
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Outlook
- SAP
- Microsoft Windows
- Computer aided manufacturing (CAM) software
- Internet browser software
- Recordkeeping software
- Estimating software
- Technical manual database software
- Vehicle management software
- Alliance Automotive Shop Controller
- Snap‑On ShopKey
- AutoZone ALLDATA
- Online service manual database software
Education and Experience
Typical education includes a high‑school diploma or equivalent, followed by specialized automotive training and hands‑on experience. Many master mechanics also hold certifications such as ASE Master Technician credentials.