Automotive Master Mechanics Go Back to List Repair automobiles, trucks, buses, and other vehicles. Master mechanics repair virtually any part on the vehicle or specialize in the transmission system.

Tasks
	Examine vehicles to determine extent of damage or malfunctions.
	Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.
	Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes.
	Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.
	Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas.
	Plan work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience.
	Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
	Confer with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and to discuss work to be performed and future repair requirements.
	Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications, and tune-ups.
	Disassemble units and inspect parts for wear, using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.

Skills
	Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
	Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
	Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
	Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
	Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
	Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
	Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Knowledge
	Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
	Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
	Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
	Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
	Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $54,160.00 $26.03  $16.66  $18.16 - $31.15  Bridgeport/Stamford $57,518.00 $27.65  $18.29  $20.50 - $32.45  Danbury $54,522.00 $26.21  $16.54  $18.23 - $30.48  Hartford $52,419.00 $25.20  $16.45  $17.90 - $31.15  New Haven $54,118.00 $26.02  $16.18  $17.77 - $31.23  New London/Norwich $53,217.00 $25.59  $16.41  $17.73 - $30.78  Waterbury $52,688.00 $25.33  $16.34  $17.80 - $29.89  Torrington $54,626.00 $26.26  $16.70  $18.07 - $31.03

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   890   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, but the number of annual openings will offer excellent job opportunities.

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