Back ميكانيكي سيارات Arabic Mecànic d'automòbil Catalan Automechanik Czech Mekaniker Danish Kfz-Mechatroniker German Mecánico de automóviles Spanish تعمیرکار خودرو Persian Autonasentaja Finnish Mécanicien automobile French 自動車整備士 Japanese
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| Occupation | |
|---|---|
| Names | Auto mechanic |
Occupation type | Skilled trades |
Activity sectors | Automobile |
| Description | |
Education required | Apprenticeship, in addition to training once hired; some mechanics may take vocational or community college courses in certain areas such as heating and air conditioning, engine and transmission maintenance, and collision repair; further education and training could lead to becoming a supervisor or manager, or with a baccalaureate or graduate degree, an automotive engineer or design specialist. |
Related jobs | Motorcycle mechanic, Diesel mechanic |
An auto mechanic[1] is a mechanic who services and repairs automobiles, sometimes specializing in one or more automobile brands or sometimes working with any brand. In fixing cars, their main role is to diagnose and repair the problem accurately.[1] Seasoned auto repair shops start with a (Digital) Inspection to determine the vehicle conditions, independent of the customers concern. Based on the concern, the inspection results and preventative maintenance needs, the mechanic/technician returns the findings to the service advisor who then gets approval for any or all of the proposed work. The approved work will be assigned to the mechanic on a work order. Their work may involve the repair of a specific part or the replacement of one or more parts as assemblies. Basic vehicle maintenance is a fundamental part of a mechanic's work in modern industrialized countries, while in others they are only consulted when a vehicle is already showing signs of malfunction.
- ^ Conner, Michael; Thoman, LeRoy (1975). An analysis of the auto mechanic occupation (PDF) (Report). Ohio State University / Ohio State Department of Education. ERIC ED107949.