Semi-skilled Auto Electrician

SUMMARY:
Semi-skilled Auto Electrician

POSITION INFO:

• Work with computer controlled engine management systems
• Service, identify and repair faults on electronically controlled systems such as electronic fuel injection and electric ignition.
• Installing electrical equipment such as gauges, lighting, alternators and starter motors in trucks/trailers
• Installing electrically operated accessories such as radios, heating demisting equipment and driving lamps
• Use meters, test instruments and circuit diagrams to find electrical faults
• Adjusting engine control systems and timing to make sure trucks are running at peak performance
• Test, recondition and replace faulty alternators, generators, starter motors and related items such as voltage regulators and batteries
• Using hand tools; specialized electrical tools, instruments and machines including hand drills, grinders and presses.
• Soldering, repairing electrical parts like alternators and starters and also doing arc welding