Automotive Worker

Full Job Description

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) MWR Naval Air Facility Atsugi.

Incumbent performs a variety of duties in support of automotive mechanics in performance of maintenance and repair on all combustion powered vehicles. Must have valid SOFA driver's license.

Must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the NA-07 grade level that demonstrates the ability and proficiency to perform the duties of an Automotive worker.

Knowledge of various techniques for removing, replacing, cleaning, and installing a variety of parts, components, and accessories such as filters, radiators, engine thermostats, wheel cylinders, universal joints, wheel bearings, springs, shock absorbers, mufflers, components of heating and air conditioning systems, brake components, catalytic converters, clutch assemblies, carburetors, and suspension components including lower control arms, struts, constant velocity joints and stabilizer arms.

Ability to determine when parts should be cleaned and reinstalled or replaced with standard parts. Basic understanding of on-board computer diagnostic systems and other test equipment.

Ability to test automotive computer control systems and emission systems. Skill in using basic tools and operating equipment common to the occupation.

Basic understanding of makeup and operation of various individual automotive systems. Major Duties:

Makes repairs that can be accomplished by removing, replacing, adjusting, or cleaning defective automotive parts or components such as replacing sensors, water pumps, spark plugs, brake shoes, mufflers, radiator caps, condensers, engine gaskets, and a variety of belts and hoses.

Adjusts brakes, transmission linkages, engine idle, voltage and current control valves, sensing valves, expansion valves, and pressure regulator valves.

Cleans or replaces filters, screens, battery cables and clamps, engine components, and heating and cooling devices. Flushes radiators and replaces anti-freeze solutions.

Aligns front ends by adjusting caster, camber, and setting toe-in.

Locates worn or poorly adjusted parts through visual and auditory checks, and through use of a small variety of test equipment such as test lamps, timing lights, multimeters, tachometers, and dwell meters.

May use vehicle on-board computers to help diagnose problems, and electronic analyzers to test automotive computer control systems and emission systems.

Observes established safety, sanitation and hazardous waste disposal rules and requirements. Operates vehicles to test repair and move around facility. Performs other related duties as assigned.