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Motor Mechanics (General)

Motor Mechanics (General) maintain, test and repair petrol engines and the mechanical parts of lightweight motor vehicles such as transmissions, suspension, steering and brakes.

What the job involves

  • Diagnoses faults in engines and parts

  • Dismantles and removes engine assemblies, transmissions, steering mechanisms and other components, and checks parts

  • Repairs and replaces worn and defective parts and reassembles mechanical components, referring to service manuals as needed

  • Performs scheduled maintenance services to achieve smoother running of vehicles and ensure compliance with pollution regulations

  • Reassembles engines and parts after being repaired

  • Tests and adjusts mechanical parts after being repaired for proper performance, diagnoses and test parts with the assistance of computers

  • May inspect vehicles and issue roadworthiness certificates or detail work required to achieve roadworthiness