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

1. 3b mas mta.s. 2015/2016Project on mechanicsThe job of the mechanic

2. Job dutiesof a professionalmechanic Job dutiesof a professionalmechanic This project ismeanttoget a quickviewof the job of the mechanic. Why are skilledworkersmechanicsneedednowadays? This project ismeanttoget a quickviewof the job of the mechanic. Why are skilledworkersmechanicsneednow a days?

3. Essential information about the mechanic • Essential information about the mechanic • Heinspects • Hemaintains • He repairsvehicles • Heneedscoursework and hands-on-practise Vehicles: • Heinspects • Hemaintains • Herepairsveicles Hehastohave: • Heneedscoursework and hands-on-practise

4. The first task for the mechanicis toprovidethe customerwith an estimate of work and cost WITHOUT • Addingunecessaryprocedures • Inflantingcosts

5. Automechanicsinspect, maintain and repair. • Theyalsocarry out scheduledservicing and essentialmaintenance of commercial vehicles, suchas: • Cars • Pickckups • Vans • Suvs • Motorcycles Auto mechanics Automechanicsinspect, maintain and repair. theyalsocarry out scheduledservicing and essentialmaintenance of commercial vehicles: • Cars • Pickckups • Vans • Suvs • Motorcycles

6. Where can a mechanic work? • He can work in/for: • A generalmechanicrepair shop • The service departementof aut dealerships • An indipendent service centre • Vehiclefleetoperators Where can a mechanic work? • Generalmechanicrepair shop • Service departementof aut dealerships • Indipendent service centre • Vehiclefleetoperators

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

8. Hereiswhatan auto mechanicnormallydoes: • Hecheckstyrepressure • Hechangesengine oil • He checksand changessparkplugs • Hereplaceswires, leakinghoses, pipes and distributorcaps • Hetestsengine performance and mileage • He ensures the reliability of the vehicle’sbrakes Hereiswhatan auto mechanicnormallydoes: • Hecheckstyrepressure • Hechangesengine oil • Hecheks and changessparksplugs • Hereplaceswires, leakinghoses, pipes and distributorcaps • Hetestsengine performance and mileage • Heensures the reabilityof the vehicle’s brakes

9. Other job duties are: • Other job duties are: • Troubleshooting and repair • Restorative and preventative work on gears, brakes, fuelpump • Testingnewvehiclestofindfaults • Informing the driver astohowproper care of the vehicle can betaken • Troubleshooting and repair • Restorative and preventative work on gears, brakes, fuelpump • Testingnewvehiclestofindfaults • Informing the driver astohourproper care of the vehicle can betaken

10. Useoftechnology As carshavebecomeincreasinglycomplex, mechanics , or better car service technician, use on boarddiagnostics in a vehicle’s computer or plug-in diagnosticsystems, aswellasobservation of sounds, smells, and the car behaviour

11. Toolsusedby the mechanics: • Toolsusedby the mechanics: • Lifts • Air tools (compressor, pneumaticgun) • Lathes and mill work machines • Special equipmentto mount and dismounttyres.. • A greatassortmentof handtools, suchashammers • Lifts • Air tools (compressor, pneumaticgun) • Lathes and mill work machines • Specialequipementtomount and dismounttyres.. • A greatassortementofhandstools, suchashammers

12. Timelyexaminations of tools and equipment NORMAL JOB DUTIES DIFFER GREATLY FROM A VARIETY OF FACTORS Diagnosesoffaults and necessary steps Installation of new machinery in the facility

13. It’s hard job! It’s a hard job! A mechanic must work continuoslyby standing or lyingunderneath the automobile and work long hours. He needs to have a goodtechnicalknowledge, a high level of attention and must work well with the customersbeingpatient and friendly A mechanicmust work continouslyby standing or lyingunderneath the automobile and work long hours. Heneedstohave a goodtechnicalknowledge, a high levelofattention and must work wellwith the costumersbaingpatient and friendly.

14. Oil system and filters • Fuel system and filters • Coolant system 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

15. Responsibilitiesof a mechanic A mechanic: • Keepsequipmentavailablefor use and operating • Maintainsvehicleappearancebycleaning and washing • Maintainsvehiclerecords • Placesorders and verifiesreceipts • Updates job knowledge Responsabilitiesof a mechanic A mechanic: • Keepsequipmentavaiableforuse and operating • Maintainsvehicleappearancebycleaning and washing • Maintainsvehiclerecords • Placesorders and verifiesreceipts • Updates job knowledge

16. Lifting perform hard and tiringphisicalactivities The Automobile Mechanic’sSpecial Requirements Hemustbeableto: Handlehazardousmaterialssafely and tolerateexposure to electricalhazards Handlehazardousmaterialssafely and tolerateexposuretoelectricalhazards The Automobile TechnicianMechanic Special Requirements He must be able to: Safely use manualtools and equipment Safelyusemanualtools and equipment Perform hard and tiringphysicalactivities

17. SKILLS A mechanic must: • Havegoodmanualdexterity • Be ableto work alone and in team • Have a suitable fitness level • Be able to followinstructions • Havegoodcommunicationskills • Haveexcellentknowledgeaboutmotortechnology • Be methodical and organised • Havegoodconcentration • Be able to work to strictdeadlines • Have strong interest in motorvehicles

18. Work hours • Work hours • FromMondaytoFriday • 8 hours a day, plus overtimeifnecessary • In manufacturing industry: night shifts • FromMondaytoFriday • 8 hours a day, plus overtimeifnecessary • In manufacturing industry: night shefts

19. Educational Requirements: • Educational Requirements: • A high school diploma. • A furthercertificationasproof of proficiency in mechanicsknowledge and skills; • An English Certification (forexampleTrinity or PET); • ECDL Certification. • A high school diploma. • A furthercertificationasproofofproficiency in the mechanicsknowledge and skills; • An English Certification (forexampleTrinity or PET); • ECDL Certification.

20. Occupation and progress of a mechanic Many people come into this role through an apprenticeshipwhichisthe ideal way to get hands on with the job and start making some money Mostcompanies look for: Good education High grades at school This job offersgreat prospectsto set up one’s own business

21. Occupation and Progress of a Mechanic • Being a Mechanicrequires full knowledge and skillstobeabletoaccomplish the job. • Mechanics with advanced training naturallyget to have the highestsalary in the business. • Experiencedmechanics in largeshopsmayadvancetosupervisorypositions. • Manymechanics open theirownrepairshops or service station Occupation and Progress of a Mechanic • Being a Mechanicrequires full knowledge and skills to be able to accomplish the job. • Mechanics with advanced training naturallyget to have the highestsalary in the businnes. • Experiencedmechanics in large shopsmayadvance to supervisorypositions. • Manymechanics open theirownrepairshops or service stations.

22. The career opportunityas a mechanic • Itisone of the manyjobsthatrequires a lot of technicalproficiency in machines. Generally, the mechanictakescare of auto maintenance, but he may work in differentfields: • Industries • Factories • Machineworkshops • Aerospaceindustry • Home appliancecompanies • And othersectors. The careropportunityas a mechanicisoneof the manyjobsthatrequires a lotoftechnicalproficiency in machine. Generally, the mechanic take care of auto maintenance, buthemay work in differentfields: Industries Factories Machineworkshops Aerospaceindustry Home appliancecompanies And othersectors.

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