Motor mechanics service, repair and overhaul the mechanical parts of trucks, motor cars, and motor bikes, as well as aircraft and ships, heavy machinery and agricultural machinery.
Some motor mechanics specialise in particular areas, such as: brake mechanics and automotive air-conditioning mechanics. Motor mechanics work mainly in workshops, although some mechanics work from a repair van that travels to the customer. Other mechanics work as breakdown repairers, they provide emergency assistance to members of associations such as the NRMA.
Motor mechanics may perform the following tasks:
- discuss problems with car drivers or vehicle operators to discover faults
- fit and operate special test equipment
- test drive vehicles
- repair or replace worn and faulty parts
- reassemble, test, clean and adjust repaired or replaced parts
- carry out minor body and trim repairs
- test and repair electrical systems such as lighting, ignition and electronic fuel injection
- inspect vehicles and issue roadworthiness certificates
- drive repair vehicles
Motor Mechanics need to be:
- able to work with hand tools
- able to read and interpret technical information from service manuals
- able to solve problems
- physically fit
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