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Mechanical apprentice, 3rd year.
Under the supervision of a journeyman, requires the ability to perform routine maintenance and repairs. Hold an apprenticeship card issued by the parity committee.
3rd year - CPA card required
The main duties are listed below, but the incumbent may be assigned to other duties.
Assist the Journeyman Technician as required.
- Perform safety inspections and perform general maintenance and minor repairs, as directed.
- Perform the work described on the repair order efficiently and accurately, according to dealer and manufacturer's standards.
- Replenish supplies, at the request of technicians or the after-sales service manager.
- Report defects or equipment malfunctions to the supervisor.
- Attend department training courses and meetings. Participate in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools and events.
- Use all tools and equipment with caution.
- Contact the parts department to obtain the necessary parts.
- Keep and tag parts if work is under warranty or if requested by customer.
- Examine the designated vehicle to determine if additional maintenance or safety work is required or recommended.
- Contact the service advisor and/or the foreman, as soon as possible, if additional work is required, if the work described is not necessary or if the repairs cannot be made within the time allowed.
- Document all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
- Test drive vehicles.
- Keep up to date with the manufacturer's technical bulletins.
- Report defects or equipment malfunctions to your superior.
- Ensuring the cleanliness of customers' cars. Notify the service advisor and/or the supervisor, as soon as possible, of any incident that could have changed the appearance or condition of a car.
- Ensure order and cleanliness in the workshop.
- Maintain and be responsible for all tools and manuals owned by the dealership; put them back in the right place and in the same condition as when they were received.
- On request, pick up parts from the parts department.
- Be aware of federal, provincial and municipal regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, etc., understand them and comply with them.
- Report any security issues to management as soon as possible.
- Present yourself in a professional manner.
- Perform other duties as required and directed by management.