Mechanic

A mechanic is an skilled tradesperson who uses tools to build, maintain, or repair machinery,[1] especially cars.

For other uses, see Mechanic (disambiguation).
Mechanic
A mechanic at a steam pump in an electric power house, 1920, (from a photo study for the Works Progress Administration (WPA)).
Occupation
Occupation type
Skilled trades
Activity sectors
Repairing
Description
Education required
Apprenticeship
Related jobs
Repairman

Duties

Most mechanics specialize in a particular field, such as auto body mechanics, air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics, auto mechanics, bicycle mechanics, boiler mechanics, race car mechanics, aircraft mechanics, and other areas.[2]

A mechanic is typically certified by a trade association or regional government power. Mechanics may be separated into two classes based on the type of machines they work on, heavyweight and lightweight. Heavyweight work is on larger machines or heavy equipment, such as tractors and trailers, while lightweight work is on smaller items, such as automotive engines.

Automotive mechanics
Main article: auto mechanic

Automotive mechanics have many trades within. Some may specialize in the electrical diagnosis, while others may specialize in the mechanical aspects. Other mechanical areas include: brakes and steering, suspension, automatic or manual transmission, engine repairs, auto body repairs or diagnosing customer complaints.

Automotive mechanics require many years of training to become a licensed automotive mechanic. Countries such as Canada have a governmental certification body that tests and maintains automotive mechanics qualifications.[3] The United States of America uses an organization that is called ASE.[4] This organization provides independent testing of a automotive mechanics skills with over 57 different tests that can be taken.

References
  1. 1980 Census of Population: Classified Index of Industries and Occupations. U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census. 1982. p. O-68. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
  2. Henderson, C.J.; Dolphin, J.; Fehl, P.; Davenport, R. (2010). Career Opportunities in the Armed Forces. Career Opportunities Series. Facts On File, Incorporated. p. 230. ISBN 978-1-4381-1062-2. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
  3. "Economic Development, Investment and Trade | Province of Manitoba".
  4. "Test Series".
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