Motor mechanic

Light Vehicle Automotive opportunity, performing a range of service, repair and diagnostic procedures including engines, transmissions, final drive assemblies, brakes, steering, suspension and electrical systems.

Skills You Might Learn

Repair air braking systems
Repair steering systems (heavy vehicle)
Repair suspension systems (heavy vehicle)
Repair engines and associated engine components (heavy vehicle)
Repair final drive - driveline (heavy vehicle)
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle emission control systems
Carry out service operations
Service hydraulic systems
Carry out diagnostic procedures
Diagnose and repair cooling systems
Service diesel fuel injection systems
Inspect and repair engine forced induction systems
Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment
Service final drive assemblies
Repair transmissions - automatic (heavy vehicle)
Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
Work effectively with others
Service and repair electronic drive management systems
Service air conditioning and HVAC systems
Retrofit ad modify air conditioning and HVAC systems
Carry out wheel alignment operations (heavy vehicle)
Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle hydraulic braking systems
Remove, inspect and refit heavy vehicle wheel assemblies
Remove, inspect, repair and fit tyres and tubes (heavy)
Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
Inspect and service engines
Inspect and service suspension systems
Inspect and service air braking systems

Typical Tasks & Duties

Apply environmental and sustainability best practice in the automotive mechanical industry
Apply safe working practices in an automotive workplace
Test and repair basic electrical circuits
Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems
Diagnose and repair electronic compression ignition engine management systems
Test, charge and replace batteries
Diagnose and repair charging system
Diagnose and repair starting system

Student Requirements

Interest in Automotive, desire to work in an automotive workshop as part of a team.

Dress Requirements

Uniforms will be provided to successful candidates.

Special Transport Requirements

Own transport is required.