Description

AUTO & PANEL PTY LTD
19 WINDALE STREET DANDENONG VIC 3175

Full Time Motor Mechanic
$60,000 TO $65,000 PLUS SUPERANNUATION

JOB DESCRIPTION: Under general supervision, perform master journey-level work in the diagnostic, overhaul, adjustment, repair and maintenance of vehicles; complete metal fabrication and repairs as needed; act as lead worker to other classified staff in the area; and perform related work as required.

SCOPE: The automotive mechanic is responsible for the full range of automotive maintenance and repair needed to keep all vehicles and machinery in good running condition, including gas, diesel and electrical engines. Incumbents in this classification typically inspect automotive, to determine necessary corrective action; perform diagnostic tests using engine analyzers; fabricate or modify equipment and various other metal structures.

Duties:
• Detecting and diagnosing faults in engines and parts
• Diagnoses, repairs and overhauls engines, transmissions, components, electrical and fuel systems, etc. for various powered and rolling equipment such as, cars, trucks, and buses, farm equipment, and generators.
• Performs tune ups, brake jobs and other preventative maintenance on cars, vans, mini buses, and other powered rolling equipment; replaces common parts and makes adjustments.
• Designs, welds, and fabricates steel, aluminum and stainless steel fabricated projects using mig, tig, stick and gas.
• Performing scheduled maintenance , such as oil changes, lubrications and engine tune-ups, to achieve smoother running of vehicles and ensure compliance with pollution regulations
• Dismantling and removing engine assemblies, transmissions, steering mechanisms and other components, and checking parts
• Repairing and replacing worn out and defective parts and reassembling mechanical components, and referring to service manuals as needed
• Reassembling engines and parts after being repaired
• Testing and adjusting mechanical parts after being repaired for proper performance
• Diagnosing and testing parts with the assistance of computers

Shared Responsibilities:
• Maintains appropriate service and repair records.
• Researches, purchases and inventories equipment parts, chemicals and supplies.
• Responds to routine and emergency calls for repairs and service.
• May train and direct the work of other classified staff in the area.
• Assists and serves as back up to other Facilities employees
• Adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety procedures
• Dispose burnt oil/ lubricants in accordance with government law.
• Use appropriate work uniform and safety gears and boots.



Occupational safety and health:

• Takes appropriate action to maintain own safety and health.
• Complies with all legislation, facility policies and procedures pertaining to occupational safety and health.
• Reports workplace risks and takes appropriate action to minimise the impact of these.
• Consistently uses correct manual handling techniques
• Demonstrates a satisfactory level of knowledge of safe handling and storage of chemicals and other potentially hazardous substances/equipment.
• Contributes information to determination of occupational safety and health training needs to other staff as required.
• Attends scheduled occupational safety and health training as required to maintain knowledge and skills.
• Acts as a role model of correct occupational safety and health behaviours.


Required skills:
• Diploma of Automotive
• 3 Years Australian Work Experience
• Experience in Gas, Diesel and Electrical vehicles essential


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