Como ser Mecanico en Costa Rica

¿Qué hace un Mecanico?

Los técnicos en sistemas de frenado, suspensión y dirección de automóviles inspeccionan, mantienen, diagnostican y reparan los frenos, la dirección y la suspensión, así como las ruedas y los neumáticos.

Funciones típicas

• Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.
• Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
• Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
• Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes.
• Estimate costs of vehicle repair.
• Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.
• Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment.
• Confer with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and to discuss work to be performed and future repair requirements.

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Habilidades

Formación requerida

Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)

Progresión profesional

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