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| Automotive Machinists |
| AUTO GLASS AND SERVICE GLAZIER, AUTO REFINISHER TECHNICIAN, AUTOMOTIVE BODY TECHNICIAN, AUTOMOTIVE MACHINIST, AUTOMOTIVE MACHINIST (AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOP), AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC (AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOPS), AUTOMOTIVE PARTS TECHNICIAN, AUTOMOTIVE PARTSMAN, AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN, BODY REPAIR, BUS, GARAGE MECHANIC, HEAVY DUTY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC, HEAVY DUTY EQUIPMENT REPAIRMAN, HEAVY DUTY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN, HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC REPAIRMAN, HEAVY DUTY REPAIRER, MACHINIST AUTOMOTIVE (MACHINE SHOPS), SCHOOL BUS MECHANIC, TRAILER, CONTAINER AND VAN REPAIR MECHANIC |
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The Work Automotive machinists repair cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles, all two or four-cycle engines (air or liquid-cooled) and all other work associated with automotive mechanics, including brakes, chassis, clutch, transmission, drive lines, rear-axle assembly and all phases of engine repair. They also work on electrical systems, cooling systems, smog controls, fuel systems, and exhaust systems. Machine shop automotive machinists do crankshaft grinding, cylinder boring, bench work, machine tool maintenance, engine reconditioning and automatic unit rebuilding. Other work processes cover auto body repair, auto painter, fork lift mechanic, and heavy-duty equipment mechanic. Other automotive apprenticeships are more specific towards their area of interest, such as parts technician, auto body repair and diesel mechanic. Working Conditions Most work is done indoors in automobile, truck or bus repair facilities or in machine shops. The work requires both upper body strength and fine motor skills. There is significant bending and squatting in some of the repair work. The Apprenticeship This program, depending upon trade, consists of 4,000-8,000 hours (two to four years) of on-the-job training. Additionally, apprentices must complete 144-201 hours of classroom training each year. Apprenticeship Entry Requirements
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