Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Technician

Plan work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience.

Install and repair accessories, such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers.

Disassemble units and inspect parts for wear, using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.

Rebuild parts, such as crankshafts and cylinder blocks.

Repair damaged automobile bodies.

Examine vehicles to determine extent of damage or malfunctions.

Repair manual and automatic transmissions.

Repair or replace shock absorbers.

Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes.

Confer with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and to discuss work to be performed and future repair requirements.

Repair and service air conditioning, heating, engine cooling, and electrical systems.

Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.

Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas.

Maintain cleanliness of work area.

Replace and adjust headlights.

Repair radiator leaks.

Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.

Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.

Repair or replace parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings.

Tear down, repair, and rebuild faulty assemblies, such as power systems, steering systems, and linkages.

Align vehicles' front ends.

Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications, and tune-ups.

Overhaul or replace carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps.

Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.