LEAP@ForsythTech

On-the-job Training

• Operate transportation equipment to demonstrate function or malfunction.
  • Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.
• Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
• Inspect vehicles to determine overall condition.
  • Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
• Record information about parts, materials or repair procedures.
  • Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
• Test mechanical systems to ensure proper functioning.
  • Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
• Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
  • Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes.
  • Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, and gasoline filters.
  • Overhaul or replace carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps.
  • Repair or replace parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings.
  • Repair or rebuild transmissions.
• Adjust vehicle components according to specifications.
  • Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes.
  • Tune automobile engines to ensure proper and efficient functioning.
  • Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, and gasoline filters.
  • Install, adjust, or repair hydraulic or electromagnetic automatic lift mechanisms used to raise and lower automobile windows, seats, and tops.
• Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components.
  • Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes.
  • Tear down, repair, and rebuild faulty assemblies, such as power systems, steering systems, and linkages.
  • Repair or replace parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings.
  • Install, adjust, or repair hydraulic or electromagnetic automatic lift mechanisms used to raise and lower automobile windows, seats, and tops.
• Confer with coworkers to coordinate work activities.
  • Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.
• Estimate costs for labor or materials.
  • Estimate costs of vehicle repair.
• Read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed.
  • Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.
• Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems.
  • Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment.
• Confer with customers or users to assess problems.
  • Confer with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and to discuss work to be performed and future repair requirements.
• Align equipment or machinery.
  • Align vehicles' front ends.
  • Align wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms of automobiles, using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
• Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
  • Tear down, repair, and rebuild faulty assemblies, such as power systems, steering systems, and linkages.
  • Disassemble units and inspect parts for wear, using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
• Reassemble equipment after repair.
  • Tear down, repair, and rebuild faulty assemblies, such as power systems, steering systems, and linkages.
• Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning.
  • Test electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation.
• Clean work areas.
  • Maintain cleanliness of work area.
• Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems.
  • 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.
• Plan work procedures.
  • Plan work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience.
• Service vehicles to maintain functionality.
  • Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications, and tune-ups.
• Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
  • Repair and service air conditioning, heating, engine cooling, and electrical systems.
  • Overhaul or replace carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps.
  • Repair or rebuild transmissions.
• Disassemble equipment to inspect for deficiencies.
  • Disassemble units and inspect parts for wear, using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
• Repair defective engines or engine components.
  • Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, and gasoline filters.
• Service heating, ventilation or air-conditioning (HVAC) systems or components.
  • Repair and service air conditioning, heating, engine cooling, and electrical systems.
• Service green vehicles to make repairs or maintain good working order.
  • Change spark plugs, fuel filters, air filters, and batteries in hybrid electric vehicles.
  • Diagnose and replace or repair engine management systems or related sensors for flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) with ignition timing, fuel rate, alcohol concentration, or air-to-fuel ratio malfunctions.
• Rebuild parts or components.
  • Rebuild parts, such as crankshafts and cylinder blocks.
• Inspect gas systems or components to identify leaks or other potential hazards.
  • Conduct visual inspections of compressed natural gas fuel systems to identify cracks, gouges, abrasions, discoloration, broken fibers, loose brackets, damaged gaskets, or other problems.
• Rewire electrical or electronic systems.
  • Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
• Install vehicle parts or accessories.
  • Install, adjust, or repair hydraulic or electromagnetic automatic lift mechanisms used to raise and lower automobile windows, seats, and tops.
  • Retrofit vehicle fuel systems with aftermarket products, such as vapor transfer devices, evaporation control devices, swirlers, lean burn devices, and friction reduction devices, to enhance combustion and fuel efficiency.