SERVICE MECHANIC (Auto Mfg) (0446CB V1) Competency-Based

Moberly Area Technical Center

Registered 2025

Missouri (OA)

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Work Process Schedule

Work Process Content

On the Job Training

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Skills

Smooth surfaces of objects or equipment.

File, grind, sand, and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint.
Fit and weld replacement parts into place, using wrenches and welding equipment, and grind down welds to smooth them, using power grinders and other tools.

Inspect completed work to ensure proper functioning.

Inspect repaired vehicles for proper functioning, completion of work, dimensional accuracy, and overall appearance of paint job, and test-drive vehicles to ensure proper alignment and handling.

Install vehicle parts or accessories.

Fit and weld replacement parts into place, using wrenches and welding equipment, and grind down welds to smooth them, using power grinders and other tools.
Fit and secure windows, vinyl roofs, and metal trim to vehicle bodies, using caulking guns, adhesive brushes, and mallets.

Operate welding equipment.

Fit and weld replacement parts into place, using wrenches and welding equipment, and grind down welds to smooth them, using power grinders and other tools.

Paint surfaces or equipment.

Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint sprayguns and motorized sanders.

Receive information or instructions for performing work assignments.

Apply protective coverings to objects or surfaces near work areas.

Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint.
Cut and tape plastic separating film to outside repair areas to avoid damaging surrounding surfaces during repair procedure and remove tape and wash surfaces after repairs are complete.

Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.

Cut materials according to specifications or needs.

Cut and tape plastic separating film to outside repair areas to avoid damaging surrounding surfaces during repair procedure and remove tape and wash surfaces after repairs are complete.
Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders.
Cut openings in vehicle bodies for the installation of customized windows, using templates and power shears or chisels.
Measure and mark vinyl material and cut material to size for roof installation, using rules, straightedges, and hand shears.

Remove dents from equipment, materials, tools or structures.

Fill small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder.
Position dolly blocks against surfaces of dented areas and beat opposite surfaces to remove dents, using hammers.
Remove small pits and dimples in body metal, using pick hammers and punches.

Read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed.

Review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work to be performed.
Read specifications or confer with customers to determine the desired custom modifications for altering the appearance of vehicles.

Plan work procedures.

Review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work to be performed.

Remove parts or components from vehicles.

Remove damaged panels, and identify the family and properties of the plastic used on a vehicle.
Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders.

Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.

Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment.

Install machine or equipment replacement parts.

Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment.

Prepare compounds or solutions to be used for repairs.

Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas.
Soak fiberglass matting in resin mixtures and apply layers of matting over repair areas to specified thicknesses.

Adjust vehicle components according to specifications.

Adjust or align headlights, wheels, and brake systems.

Replace vehicle glass.

Replace damaged glass on vehicles.

Heat material or workpieces to prepare for or complete production.

Clean work areas.

Clean work areas, using air hoses, to remove damaged material and discarded fiberglass strips used in repair procedures.

Confer with customers or users to assess problems.

Read specifications or confer with customers to determine the desired custom modifications for altering the appearance of vehicles.

Measure distances or dimensions.

Measure and mark vinyl material and cut material to size for roof installation, using rules, straightedges, and hand shears.

Smooth surfaces of objects or equipment.

File, grind, sand, and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint.
Fit and weld replacement parts into place, using wrenches and welding equipment, and grind down welds to smooth them, using power grinders and other tools.

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