JOB DESCRIPTION
Automotive electricians install, maintain and repair electrical wiring and computer-based equipment in motor vehicles, caravans, trailers, earthmoving equipment, mining equipment and agricultural equipment. Automotive electricians are usually required to wear protective clothing. They may have contact with customers.
DUTIES AND TASKS
Automotive electricians may perform the following tasks:
- work with computer-controlled engine management 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, airbags and air conditioning
- install electrical equipment such as gauges, lighting, alternators and starter motors in vehicles
- install electrically operated accessories such as radios, heating or demisting equipment, air conditioners, driving lamps and anti-theft systems
- refer to circuit diagrams, and use meters and test instruments to find electrical faults
- adjust engine control systems and timing to ensure 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, 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 air conditioning systems.
PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS
- enjoy practical and manual work
- good eyesight and normal colour vision
- good hand-eye coordination
- able to approach work in a systematic and thorough way
- able to keep up to date with technological changes
- aptitude for technical activities