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Thurman Auto Service Center is hiring an Automotive Mechanic.

Duties include the following:

• General automotive repair to include classics and customs, some exotics.
• Must be detailed oriented with a solid work ethic.
• Must have a valid NC Driver's license
• Must possess own tools
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in automotive repair.
• Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
• Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.
• Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
• Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes
• Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors
• Tear down, repair, and rebuild faulty assemblies, such as power systems, steering systems, and linkages.
• Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications, and tune-ups.
• Plan work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience.
• 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.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area.
• Repair and service air conditioning, heating, engine cooling, and electrical systems.
• Disassemble units and inspect parts for wear, using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
• Test electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation.
• Overhaul or replace carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps.
• Repair or replace parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings.
• Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
• Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment.
• 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 or rebuild transmissions.