Automotive Service Mechanic Career Details
Integrated electronic systems and complex computers run vehicles and measure their performance while on the road. Automotive service mechanics and technicians have developed into high-tech problem solvers who must have an increasingly broad base of knowledge about how vehicles' complex components work and interact. They must also have the ability to work with electronic diagnostic equipment and computer-based technical reference materials.
Automotive service mechanics and technicians use their high-tech skills to maintain, inspect and repair automobiles and light trucks with gasoline engines. Workers use computerized shop equipment and work with electronic components, while maintaining their skills with traditional hand tools. Consequently they are often called "automotive service technicians" with the title of "mechanic" being used les frequently.
When troubles occur, workers use a diagnostic approach. First they test components and systems, then isolate those that could not logically be the cause of the problem. Workers may have to test drive the vehicle or use a variety of testing equipment to identify the source of the problem. During routine service inspections, workers test and lubricate engines and other components. Technicians usually follow a checklist to ensure that they examine every critical part of the vehicle.
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