Job description
We are currently seeking an automotive Maintenance Mechanic to perform diagnostics and repairs at our facility in Imperial beach. This is a full time opportunity for the right candidate. If you have experience as a mechanic in the auto industry we would love to hear from you.
Job Description:
- Perform routine fluid checks on vehicles and equipment including oil, transmission, brake and related fluid levels; replace as required.
- Assist in diagnosing, repairing and adjusting a variety of systems on light and heavy equipment and vehicles including computer control systems, fuel injection systems, antilock brake systems, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, air conditioning systems, fuel management systems, transmissions, steering and suspension components, clutches and engine sensors.
- Inspect motorized and mechanical equipment; diagnose problems and determine extent of necessary repairs; perform routine preventive maintenance; test and repair starters and recharge batteries.
- Assist in the overhaul and repair of engines, transmissions, clutches, differentials, carburetors, generators, distributors and pumps; fit and adjust bearings; install axles and wheels.
- Test and repair starters and alternators; recharge batteries.
- Replace or repair faulty parts including wheel bearings, clutches, oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms and related parts and equipment.
- Tune-up engines by replacing ignition parts; recondition and adjust carburetors, fuel injection systems and propane fuel systems; repair and maintain emission control systems
- Repair adjust and replace brake systems including wheel cylinders, masters cylinders, disc pads, machine drums and rotors, and hydraulic and air brakes.
- Inspect, test and replace tires as required.
- Conduct parts inventory, maintain records of vehicles and supplies.
- Operate and repair shop equipment, clean and maintain assigned work area; dispose of hazardous materials according to established procedures.
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.
- May serve as a member of various employee committees.
Ability:
- Basic operating, repair and overhaul characteristics of diesel and gas engines.
- Basic operating and repair characteristics of a wide variety of light and heavy equipment systems including electrical, hydraulic, braking, air conditioning, fuel, ignition, steering, suspension and transmission.
- Shop mathematics.
- Principles and practices of record keeping.
- Methods and techniques of preventive maintenance.
- Tools, equipment, and procedures used in the overhaul, repair and adjustment of gas and diesel powered equipment.
- Operational characteristics of a wide variety of automotive, light and heavy equipment.
- Operation and care of internal combustion engines.
- Methods, materials, equipment and tools used in routine welding and fabrication work.
- Safe work practices.
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
- Perform preventive maintenance and repair on various heavy and light equipment and vehicles.
- Learn current methods, equipment, tools and materials used in the diagnosis, overhaul, repair and maintenance of gas and diesel powered equipment and vehicles.
- Learn and apply pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations.
- Learn to perform a full range of equipment maintenance tasks with minimal supervision.
- Use and operate a variety of tools and testing equipment in a safe and effective manner.
- Maintain a variety of shop and repair records.