Automotive Technician

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Automotive Technicians usually work in car repair shops, service departments of car dealerships or any other types of mechanic shop. They inspect a driver’s vehicle, inform them of any issues and provide necessary maintenance to get the car working effectively again. Automotive Technicians typically repair basic car parts like brakes, steering wheels and engines. They can also inspect and fix a vehicle’s electrical system. Most of them must perform automotive care tasks every day, like checking fluid levels, rotating tires and changing oil fluids. Automotive Technicians must also clean the repair shop and organize the tools and various car parts. Some Automotive Technicians specialize in specific vehicle systems while others perform repairs on all kinds of vehicles. A clear understanding of how automotive engines operate is essential to success as an Automotive Technician.

What does a Automotive Technician do?

An Automotive Technician, or Automotive Service Technician, fixes, inspects and maintains cars, trucks, SUVs and other vehicles for drivers. Their main duties include using tools to find any potential issues with someone’s vehicle, explains problems with the car to the driver and performing maintenance on the car to fix it or prevent it from future breakdowns or issues.

Responsibilities

A Automotive Technician should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Automotive Technician should be able to execute:

Repair brake and steering systems.
Diagnose and repair electrical and electronic systems.
Replace or repair transmissions and fuel components as needed.
Repair cooling components and systems including air conditioners and engine cooling.
Perform emissions inspections, safety checks and similar state-regulated vehicle examinations.
Maintain a clean, safe working environment.
Produce legible and accurate paperwork reflecting work performed.
Possess a valid state driver’s license for conducting test drives.

Required Skills

A competitive Automotive Technician will have certain skills and qualifications, including:

Possession of or ability to obtain training credentials like an ASE certification
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Analytical skills
Experience using hand and power tools to replace and repair parts
Coordination and physical stamina

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