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US
Company size
11-50 employees
Job sector
Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics
occupation category
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Job type
Contract
Work environment
In person
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- Research vehicle service information including refrigerant/oil type, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletin
- Identifies general shop safety rules and procedures
- Utilizes safe procedures for handling of tools and equipment
- Identifies and use proper placement of floor jacks and jack stands
- Identifies and use proper procedures for safe lift operation
- Utilizes proper ventilation procedures for working within the lab/shop area
- Identifies marked safety areas
- Identifies the location and the types of fire extinguishers and other fire safety equipment; demonstrates knowledge of the procedures for using fire extinguishers and other fire safety equipment
- Identifies the location and use of eye wash stations
- Identifies the location of the posted evacuation routes
- Complies with the required use of safety glasses, ear protection, gloves, and shoes during lab/shop activities
- Identifies and wears appropriate clothing for lab/shop activities
- Secures hair and jewelry for lab/shop activities
- Demonstrates awareness of the safety aspects of supplemental restraint systems (SRS), electronic brake control systems, and hybrid vehicle high voltage circuits
- Demonstrates awareness of the safety aspects of high voltage circuits (such as high intensity discharge (HID) lamps, ignition systems, injection systems, etc.)
- Locates and applies of knowledge of material safety data sheets (MSDS)
- Researches vehicle service information including fluid type, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins
- Inspects engine assembly for fuel, oil, coolant, air, and other leaks; determine needed action
- Inspect, remove and/or replace upper and/or lower ball joints (with or without wear indicators).
- Inspect, remove and/or replace short and long arm suspension system coil springs and spring insulators.
- Inspect, remove and/or replace torsion bars and mounts.
- Inspect, remove and/or replace front/rear stabilizer bar (sway bar) bushings, brackets, and links.
- Inspect, remove and/or replace strut cartridge or assembly, strut coil spring, insulators (silencers), and upper strut bearing mount.
- Inspect, remove and/or replace track bar, strut rods/radius arms, and related mounts and bushings.
- Inspect rear suspension system leaf spring(s), spring insulators (silencers), shackles, brackets, bushings, center pins/bolts, and mounts.
- Related Suspension and Steering Service
- Maintains records
- Fuel, Air Induction, and Exhaust Systems Diagnosis and Repair
- Computerized Controls Diagnosis and Repair
- Rotate tires according to manufacturer’s recommendation including vehicles equipped with tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).
- Describe importance of operating vehicle to burnish/break-in replacement brake pads according to manufacturer’s recommendations.
- Remove and install starter in a vehicle.
- Remove and clean caliper assembly; inspect for leaks, damage, and wear; determine needed action.
- Inspect for proper A/C condenser airflow; determine needed action.
- Bleed and/or flush brake system.
- Select, handle, store, and fill brake fluids to proper level; use proper fluid type per manufacturer specification.
- Measure brake pedal height, travel, and free play (as applicable); determine needed action.
- Inspect, test, repair, and/or replace components, connectors, terminals, harnesses, and wiring in electrical/electronic systems (including solder repairs); determine needed action.
- Remove, clean, inspect, repack, and install wheel bearings; replace seals; install hub and adjust bearings.
- Ignition System Diagnosis and Repair
- Wheels and Tires Diagnosis and Repair
- Identify and interpret brake system concerns; determine needed action.
- Inspect, remove, and/or replace shock absorbers; inspect mounts and bushings.
- Identify and inspect electronic brake control system components (ABS, TCS, ESC); determine needed action.
- Prepare vehicle for wheel alignment on alignment machine; perform four-wheel alignment by checking and adjusting front and rear wheel caster, camber; and toe as required; center steering wheel.
- Perform battery state-of-charge test; determine needed action.
- Describe procedure for performing a road test to check brake system operation including an anti-lock brake system (ABS).
- Maintain or restore electronic memory functions.
- Verify correct camshaft timing including variable valve timing (VVT) systems.
- Inspect, adjust, and/or replace generator (alternator) drive belts; check pulleys and tensioners for wear; check pulley and belt alignment.
- Brake Systems Diagnosis
- Verify engine operating temperature; determine needed action.
- Test brake fluid for contamination.
- Pre-adjust brake shoes and parking brake; install brake drums or drum/hub assemblies and wheel bearings; perform final checks and adjustments.
- Starting System Diagnosis and Repair
- Power-Assist Units Diagnosis and Repair
- Demonstrate proper use of a digital multimeter (DMM) when measuring source voltage, voltage drop (including grounds), current flow and resistance.
- Dismount, inspect, and remount tire on wheel equipped with tire pressure monitoring system sensor.
- Perform starter current draw tests; determine needed action.
- Related Systems (i.e. Wheel Bearings, Parking Brakes, Electrical) Diagnosis and Repair
- Dismount, inspect, and remount tire on wheel; balance wheel and tire assembly.
- Inspect, remove, and/or replace A/C compressor drive belts, pulleys, and tensioners; visually inspect A/C components for signs of leaks; determine needed action.
- Recycle, label, and store refrigerant.
- Wheel Alignment Diagnosis, Adjustment, and Repair
- Retrieve and record diagnostic trouble codes (DTC), OBD monitor status, and freeze frame data; clear codes when applicable.
- Use wiring diagrams during the diagnosis (troubleshooting) of electrical/electronic circuit problems.
- Remove, clean, inspect, and/or replace brake shoes, springs, pins, clips, levers, adjusters/self-adjusters, other related brake hardware, and backing support plates; lubricate and reassemble.
- Demonstrate knowledge of steps required to remove and replace sensors in a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) including relearn procedure.
- Charging System Diagnosis and Repair
- Heating, Ventilation, and Engine Cooling Systems Diagnosis and Repair
- Electronic Brake Control Systems: Antilock Brake (ABS), Traction Control (TCS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Systems Diagnosis and Repair
- Diagnose the cause(s) of excessive key-off battery drain (parasitic draw); determine needed action.
- Inspect brake lines, flexible hoses, and fittings for leaks, dents, kinks, rust, cracks, bulging, wear, and loose fittings/supports; determine needed action.
- Remove, bench bleed, and reinstall master cylinder.
- Perform charging system output test; determine needed action.
- Refinish rotor on vehicle; measure final rotor thickness and compare with specification.
- Performance test A/C system; identify problems.
- Inspect interior and exterior lamps and sockets including headlights and auxiliary lights (fog lights/driving lights); replace as needed.
- Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair
- Refinish brake drum and measure final drum diameter; compare with specification.
- Refrigeration System Component Diagnosis and Repair
- Access and use service information to perform step-by-step (troubleshooting) diagnosis.
- Identify and interpret heating and air conditioning problems; determine needed action.
- Repair tire following vehicle manufacturer approved procedure.
- Disc Brake Diagnosis and Repair
- Inspect engine cooling and heater systems hoses and pipes; determine needed action.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the causes and effects from shorts, grounds, opens, and resistance problems in electrical/electronic circuits.
- Inspect integrity of the exhaust manifold, exhaust pipes, muffler(s), catalytic converter(s), resonator(s), tail pipe(s), and heat shields; determine needed action.
- Check parking brake system components for wear, binding, and corrosion; clean, lubricate, adjust and/or replace as needed.
- Use fused jumper wires to check operation of electrical circuits.
- Inspect vacuum-type power booster unit for leaks; inspect the check-valve for proper operation; determine needed action.
- Check parking brake operation and parking brake indicator light system operation; determine needed action.
- Describe the use of OBD monitors for repair verification.
- Demonstrate proper use of a test light on an electrical circuit.
- Battery Diagnosis and Service
- Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling, and Handling
- Inspect and replace wheel studs.
- Install wheel and torque lug nuts.
- Inspect, service, or replace air filters, filter housings, and intake duct work.
- Remove and reinstall/replace rotor.
- Heating, Ventilation,and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- Remove and replace spark plugs; inspect secondary ignition components for wear and damage.
- Inspect caliper mounting and slides/pins for proper operation, wear, and damage; determine needed action.
- Clean and inspect rotor and mounting surface; measure rotor thickness, thickness variation, and lateral runout; determine needed action.
- Remove, inspect, and/or replace brake pads and retaining hardware; determine needed action.
- Remove, clean, and inspect brake drum; measure brake drum diameter; determine serviceability.
- Lighting Systems Diagnosis and Repair
- Lubricate and reinstall caliper, brake pads, and related hardware; seat brake pads; inspect for leaks.
- Identify components of the brake power assist system (vacuum and hydraulic); check vacuum supply (manifold or auxiliary pump) to vacuum-type power booster.
- Perform pre alignment inspection; measure vehicle ride height; determine needed action.
- Remove, reinstall, and/or replace sealed wheel bearing assembly.
- Electrical/Electronic Systems
- Inspect tire condition; identify tire wear patterns; check for correct, tire size, application (load and speed ratings), and air pressure as listed on the tire information placard/label.
- Perform slow/fast battery charge according to manufacturer’s recommendations.
- Inspect tire and wheel assembly for air loss; determine needed action.
- Hydraulic System Diagnosis and Repair
- Check operation of brake stop light system.
- Identify electrical/electronic modules, security systems, radios, and other accessories that require reinitialization or code entry after reconnecting vehicle battery.
- Engine Diagnosis
- Inspect and clean battery; fill battery cells; check battery cables, connectors, clamps, and hold-downs.
- Jump-start vehicle using jumper cables and a booster battery or an auxiliary power supply.
- Inspect and test fusible links, circuit breakers, and fuses; determine needed action.
- Engine Performance
- Demonstrate knowledge of electrical/electronic series, parallel, and series parallel circuits using principles of electricity (Ohm’s Law).
- Check brake pad wear indicator; determine needed action.
- Diagnoses and repairs A/C system
- Confirm proper battery capacity for vehicle application; perform battery capacity and load test; determine needed action.
- Identify indirect and direct tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS); calibrate system; verify operation of instrument panel lamps.
- Perform starter circuit voltage drop tests; determine needed action.
- Electrical System Diagnosis
- Inspect condition of exhaust system hangers, brackets, clamps, and heat shields; determine needed action.
- Competency in failure mode and effects analysis techniques as defined in AIAG's FMEA 4th Edition reference manual. Able to apply and communicate the methodology and, as a result, successfully support the identification and management or risks.
- When to use FMEA
- FMEA procedure
- FMEA examples
- Know how to locate FMEA resources
