3b mas mt a.s. 2015/2016 Project on mechanics The job of the mechanic

Job duties of a professional mechanic This project is meant to get a quick view of the job of the mechanic. Why are skilled workers mechanics need now a days? Job duties of a professional mechanic This project is meant to get a quick view of the job of the mechanic. Why are skilled workers mechanics needed nowadays?

Essential information about the mechanic Vehicles: He inspects He maintains He repairs veicles He has to have: He needs coursework and hands-on- practise Essential information about the mechanic He inspects He maintains He repairs vehicles He needs coursework and hands- on-practise

The first task for the mechanic is to provide the customer with an estimate of work and cost WITHOUT Adding unecessary procedures Inflanting costs

Auto mechanics Automechanics inspect, maintain and repair. they also carry out scheduled servicing and essential maintenance of commercial vehicles: Cars Pickckups Vans Suvs Motorcycles Automechanics inspect, maintain and repair. They also carry out scheduled servicing and essential maintenance of commercial vehicles, such as: Cars Pickckups Vans Suvs Motorcycles

Where can a mechanic work? General mechanic repair shop Service departement of aut dealerships Indipendent service centre Vehicle fleet operators Where can a mechanic work? He can work in/for: A general mechanic repair shop The service departement of aut dealerships An indipendent service centre Vehicle fleet operators

-Normal job duties: Repair Installatio Maintenance Diagnose and advice Normal job duties: Repair Installation Maintenance Diagnoses and advice

Here is what an auto mechanic normally does: He checks tyre pressure He changes engine oil He cheks and changes sparks plugs He replaces wires, leaking hoses, pipes and distributor caps He tests engine performance and mileage He ensures the reability of the vehicle’s brakes Here is what an auto mechanic normally does: He checks tyre pressure He changes engine oil He checks and changes spark plugs He replaces wires, leaking hoses, pipes and distributor caps He tests engine performance and mileage He ensures the reliability of the vehicle’s brakes

Other job duties are: Troubleshooting and repair Restorative and preventative work on gears, brakes, fuel pump Testing new vehicles to find faults Informing the driver as to hour proper care of the vehicle can be taken Other job duties are: Troubleshooting and repair Restorative and preventative work on gears, brakes, fuel pump Testing new vehicles to find faults Informing the driver as to how proper care of the vehicle can be taken

Use of technology As cars have become increasingly complex, mechanics, or better car service technician, use on board diagnostics in a vehicle’s computer or plug-in diagnostic systems, as well as observation of sounds, smells, and the car behaviour

Tools used by the mechanics: Lifts Air tools (compressor, pneumatic gun) Lathes and mill work machines Special equipement to mount and dismount tyres.. A great assortement of hands tools, such as hammers Tools used by the mechanics: Lifts Air tools (compressor, pneumatic gun) Lathes and mill work machines Special equipment to mount and dismount tyres.. A great assortment of hand tools, such as hammers

NORMAL JOB DUTIES DIFFER GREATLY FROM A VARIETY OF FACTORS Timely examinations of tools and equipment Diagnoses of faults and necessary steps Installation of new machinery in the facility

It’s hard job! A mechanic must work continously by standing or lying underneath the automobile and work long hours. He needs to have a good technical knowledge, a high level of attention and must work well with the costumers baing patient and friendly. It’s a hard job! A mechanic must work continuosly by standing or lying underneath the automobile and work long hours. He needs to have a good technical knowledge, a high level of attention and must work well with the customers being patient and friendly

Automotive systems repaired by auto mechanics: Engine ignition system Brakes and Hydraulics Tyre pressure and Wheel alignment Transmission and Drive train Lights, sensors and Electrical System Smog systems Belts and timing Exhaust system Onboard computer and eletronics Oil system and filters Fuel system and filters Coolant system

Responsabilities of a mechanic A mechanic: Keeps equipment avaiable for use and operating Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning and washing Maintains vehicle records Places orders and verifies receipts Updates job knowledge Responsibilities of a mechanic A mechanic: Keeps equipment available for use and operating Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning and washing Maintains vehicle records Places orders and verifies receipts Updates job knowledge

The Automobile Technician Mechanic Special Requirements He must be able to: Lifting perform hard and tiring phisical activities Safely use manual tools and equipment Handle hazardous materials safely and tolerate exposure to electrical hazards Perform hard and tiring physical activities The Automobile Mechanic’s Special Requirements He must be able to: Safely use manual tools and equipment Handle hazardous materials safely and tolerate exposure to electrical hazards

SKILLS A mechanic must: Have good manual dexterity Be able to work alone and in team Have a suitable fitness level Be able to follow instructions Have good communication skills Have excellent knowledge about motor technology Be methodical and organised Have good concentration Be able to work to strict deadlines Have strong interest in motor vehicles

Work hours From Monday to Friday 8 hours a day, plus overtime if necessary In manufacturing industry: night shefts Work hours From Monday to Friday 8 hours a day, plus overtime if necessary In manufacturing industry: night shifts

Educational Requirements: A high school diploma. A further certification as proof of proficiency in the mechanics knowledge and skills; An English Certification (for example Trinity or PET); ECDL Certification. Educational Requirements: A high school diploma. A further certification as proof of proficiency in mechanics knowledge and skills; An English Certification (for example Trinity or PET); ECDL Certification.

Many people come into this role through an apprenticeship which is the ideal way to get hands on with the job and start making some money Most companies look for: Good education High grades at school This job offers great prospects to set up one’s own business

Occupation and Progress of a Mechanic Being a Mechanic requires full knowledge and skills to be able to accomplish the job. Mechanics with advanced training naturally get to have the highest salary in the businnes. Experienced mechanics in large shops may advance to supervisory positions. Many mechanics open their own repair shops or service stations. Occupation and Progress of a Mechanic Being a Mechanic requires full knowledge and skills to be able to accomplish the job. Mechanics with advanced training naturally get to have the highest salary in the business. Experienced mechanics in large shops may advance to supervisory positions. Many mechanics open their own repair shops or service station

The carer opportunity as a mechanic is one of the many jobs that requires a lot of technical proficiency in machine. Generally, the mechanic take care of auto maintenance, but he may work in different fields: Industries Factories Machine workshops Aerospace industry Home appliance companies And other sectors. The career opportunity as a mechanic It is one of the many jobs that requires a lot of technical proficiency in machines. Generally, the mechanic takes care of auto maintenance, but he may work in different fields: Industries Factories Machine workshops Aerospace industry Home appliance companies And other sectors.

Where? VOLVO (Induno Olona) Advantages and Disadvantages of This experience What I did When? From 18th to 29th January My internship