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Automotive Electrician
Alternative Titles:
Automotive Electrical Fitter, Automotive Electrical Mechanic
Automotive electricians install, maintain, identify faults
and repair electrical wiring and computer-based equipment in
motor vehicles and related equipment, such as caravans,
trailers, earthmoving equipment, mining equipment, marine
applications and agricultural equipment.
Automotive electricians may perform the following tasks:
- work with computer-controlled engine management and
other systems
- service, identify and repair faults on
electronically-controlled vehicle systems such as electronic
fuel injection, electronic ignition, anti-lock braking,
cruise control, automatic transmission, air bags and
airconditioning
- install electrical equipment such as gauges, lighting,
alternators and starter motors in vehicles
- install electrically-operated accessories such as
radios, heating or demisting equipment, airconditioners,
driving lamps and anti-theft systems
- use meters, test instruments and circuit diagrams to
find electrical faults
- adjust engine control systems and timing to make sure
vehicles are running at peak performance
- test, recondition and replace faulty alternators,
generators, starter motors and related items such as voltage
regulators and batteries
- repair or replace faulty ignition, electrical wiring,
fuses, lamps and switches
- use hand tools, specialised electrical tools and
instruments and machines, including drills, grinders,
presses and lathes
- solder or weld when repairing electrical parts
- sell and install electrical parts and accessories
- install, repair and service airconditioning systems.
Automotive electricians work in specialised automotive
electrical workshops, vehicle dealerships and service
stations. They wear protective clothing. They may have some
contact with customers. They work in the motor vehicle, at
work benches or in the field.
Required Skills - Automotive Electrician
- enjoy practical and manual work
- normal eyesight and colour vision
- good hand-eye coordination
- able to approach work in a systematic and thorough way
- technical aptitude
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