Auto Mechanic Career Montreal
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- Description
The advantages of an auto mechanic career are underlined by the many entry level positions and equally numerous potential employers. There are almost endless growth opportunities and all this is possible without a university degree.
Where an auto mechanic career could take you
- New car dealers
- Retail automotive repair facilities
- Custom and specialty shops
- Heavy duty truck repair facilities
- Organizations with fleet vehicles
- Becoming an entrepreneur and owning your own automotive repair or specialty shop
Entry level Auto Mechanic Career positions
- Muffler Specialist
- Front End Technician
- Electrical Specialist
- Engine Technician
- Fuel Specialist
- Tune Up Technician
- Diagnostician
- Emissions Specialist
- Transmission Specialist
- Hybrid and Fuel Cell Technician
- Performance Specialist
- Automotive Service Technician
- Journeyman Mechanic
- Service Manager
- Assistant Manager
- Shop Foreman
- Shop Manager or Owner
Typical auto mechanic duties
- Inspect, test, and diagnose faulty operations and estimate repair costs
- Work on mechanical and electronic components of automobiles often using computerized diagnostic equipment, manufacturers’ specifications, and manuals. This work includes most vehicle systems, such as fuel, brake, steering and suspension systems, transmission, differentials, drive axles and shafts, emission control and exhaust systems, engines, and electrical, cooling and climate control systems. Some mechanics specialize in one or more of these systems
- Dismantle, repair, or replace worn or damaged parts
- Weld metal parts
- Reassemble, adjust, and test the repaired mechanism
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications and tune ups
- Inspect the completed work and test that the vehicle’s performance meets required standards; take the vehicle for a test drive
- Communicate with customers about what has been done and why, and advise customers on general vehicle conditions and future repair requirements.
