Auto Mechanical Installers & Servicers (NOC 7443)

Workers in this group install replacement automotive mechanical parts such as mufflers, exhaust pipes, shock absorbers, springs and radiators and perform routine maintenance service such as oil changes, lubrication and tire repairs on automobiles, trucks and heavy equipment. They are employed by automobile and truck service and repair shops, service departments of industrial establishments and construction, mining and logging companies.

Motive Power Repair and Service Industry Focus

Automotive Mechanical Installers and Servicers work in the automotive aftermarket repairing vehicles. Their main tasks include repairing mechanical equipment that has failed and installing new mechanical equipment. Tasks include servicing brakes, repairing electrical problems, replacing air conditioning parts, inspecting vehicles, and performing routine checkups and maintenance. They are responsible for identifying problems on vehicles and providing reports to the service sales advisor and the customer.

Automotive Mechanical Installers and Servicers are generally regarded as being junior to Automotive Service Technicians. In many instances, people employed in these two occupations do identical work.

The most important Essential Skills for Automotive Mechanical Installers and Servicers are:

Document Use
Oral Communication
Thinking Skills (Decision Making)

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