Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitters

What the job involves

• Removing old and damaged parts and cleaning surrounding areas on vehicles
• Fitting batteries and installing accessories such as sun roofs, stereos and alarms
• Removing damaged glass, trimming strips and rubber seals from window frames and mountings on motor vehicles, positioning new windscreens and glass windows on frames and attaching and sealing them
• Inspecting, removing and repairing muffler mountings, and fitting new mufflers, extractors and exhaust pipes
• Removing radiators from vehicles and cleaning and repairing them
• Installing new or repaired radiators into vehicles and repairing and replacing other units in the cooling system such as thermostats, head gaskets and water pumps
• Inspecting tyres to determine which repair action to implement and repairing punctures in tubes and tubeless tyres
• Operating air driven equipment to remove and refit tyres and tubes on vehicles
• Balancing wheels and tyres using static and electronic equipment

Key values of workers in Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitters

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitters

• Troubleshooting

  Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Operations Monitoring

  Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

• Equipment Maintenance

  Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.