Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics:

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.

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About the Job


Indiana Average Salary $39,540.00
Average Time to Fill 43 days
Typical Education High school equivalency
Typical Experience
10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) 14,709
10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) 2.52 %

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Essential (Soft) Skills

Essential Skills to Employers

Attention to Detail
Work Ethic
Problem-solving
Information Gathering

Top Job Duties and Responsibilities

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

Overhaul major vehicle systems such as engines or transmissions
Rebuild parts or components
Repair major vehicle systems such as engines, engine components, or transmissions
Repair mechanical controls
Repair measuring or control devices
Determine replacement part required
Repair mechanical equipment or machinery
Install vehicle parts and accessories
Install brakes on vehicles
Maintain cargo or passenger vehicle
Adjust clearances of vehicle body parts or components
Service green vehicles to make repairs or maintain good working order
Conduct tests to locate mechanical system malfunction
Replace malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
Adjust clearances of mechanical or electrical components or parts
Repair cargo or passenger vehicle
Repair commercial transportation equipment
Align vehicle frame
Maintain welding machines or equipment
Maintain work tools or equipment
Lubricate machinery, equipment, or parts
Service vehicle with water, air, fuel, or oil
Repair malfunctioning or worn mechanical components

Handling and Moving Objects

Assemble gear systems
Disassemble equipment to inspect for deficiencies
Assemble equipment or components
Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair
Reassemble equipment after repair
Solder metal parts, piping, or components
Weld metal parts and components
Perform combination welding or cutting procedures
Weld metal structures
Set mechanical or electrical controls or components
Align equipment or machinery
Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance
Adjust vehicle components according to specifications
Install electronic manufacturing equipment
Rewire electrical or electronic systems
Install electronic equipment, components, or systems
Prime/Paint vehicle or transportation equipment surfaces
Assemble machine tools, parts, or fixtures
Assemble/Disassemble manufactured automotive or vehicle related products by hand

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

Test mechanical products or equipment
Test vehicle computer processors to detect malfunctions
Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning
Operate vehicle engine electrical systems test equipment
Test mechanical systems to ensure proper functioning
Test electrical or electronic systems or equipment
Test operation of malfunctioning machinery
Test electrical or electronic wiring or fixtures
Operate engine emission testing equipment
Inspect vehicle body to determine extent of damages and repairs needed
Inspect vehicle to detect malfunctions or maintenance needed
Inspect installation, maintenance, or repair machinery or equipment
Perform installation, maintenance, or repair related safety inspection


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Booster Skills & Certifications

Job Seekers possessing booster skills & certifications, such as those listed below, added to core skills are more marketable, harder to find and expensive to hire.

Hard to Fill: Employers find positions requiring these skills to be hard to fill. These skills and certifications make a job seeker more in demand because the skills are not widely available.

Expensive to Fill: Employers find positions requiring these skills to be expensive to fill. Job seekers with these skills and certifications are likely to earn more money.

Skill or Certification Certi - fication Hard to Fill Expensive to Fill
Store Management
Braking
Vehicle Maintenance
Motor Vehicle Operation
Hydraulics
Engine Repair
HVAC



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