Small Engine Mechanic

Job Description

Small engine mechanics inspect, service, and repair motorized power equipment. Duties Small engine mechanics typically do the following:

Discuss equipment issues, maintenance plans, and work performed with customers Perform routine engine maintenance, such as lubricating parts and replacing spark plugs Test and inspect engines for malfunctioning parts Adjust components according to specifications Repair or replace worn, defective, or broken parts Reassemble and reinstall components and engines following repairs Keep records of inspections, test results, work performed, and parts used Small engine mechanics work on power equipment ranging from snowmobiles to chain saws. When equipment breaks down, mechanics use many strategies to diagnose the source and extent of the problem. Small engine mechanics identify mechanical, electrical, and fuel system problems and make necessary repairs.

Mechanics' tasks vary in complexity and difficulty. Maintenance inspections and repairs, for example, involve minor adjustments or the replacement of a single part. Hand calibration, piston calibration, and spark plug replacement, however, may require taking an engine apart completely.

Some mechanics use computerized equipment to tune racing motorcycles and motorboats. Mechanics use a variety of hand tools, including screwdrivers, wrenches, and pliers, for many common tasks. Some mechanics also may use compression gauges, ammeters, and voltmeters to test engine performance. For more complicated procedures, they commonly use pneumatic tools, which are powered by compressed air, or diagnostic equipment. 2 Full Time Mechanics needed, starting pay is dependent on expericance and can range from 15-35/hour.

Requirements

Must have own tools, some shop tools are included in the shop.