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Roles in Automotive: what they pay, where they're heading and how to get in.
Agricultural Mechanic
Agricultural mechanics keep the tractors, headers and sprayers on a farm working, diagnosing and repairing faults in the workshop and out in the paddock.
Auto Electrician
Auto electricians diagnose and repair the wiring, batteries and electronic systems in cars, trucks, buses, boats and plant equipment.
Auto Glazier
Auto glaziers fit, seal and repair the glass in cars, trucks and buses, which keeps vehicles weathertight, roadworthy and safe to drive.
Automotive Dismantler
Automotive dismantlers strip end-of-life and written-off vehicles so that usable parts can be resold and the rest recycled.
Bicycle Mechanic
A bicycle mechanic services, repairs and builds bicycles and e-bikes, and works out what is wrong when a bike does not ride right.
Car Detailer
Car detailers clean and recondition vehicles inside and out, protecting paint and trim, lifting resale value and getting cars ready for handover.
Diesel Mechanic
Diesel mechanics service and repair the engines and heavy systems in trucks, buses, mining equipment and farm machinery, keeping fleets working.
Electric Vehicle Technician
Electric vehicle technicians diagnose and repair the battery, motor and charging systems in electric and hybrid cars, and keep them safe to drive.
Exhaust Fitter
Exhaust fitters install, repair and replace the exhaust systems that carry gases away from a vehicle's engine and keep the noise down.
Marine Mechanic
Marine mechanics service and repair the engines, drives and electrical systems on boats and other vessels, keeping commercial fleets and recreational owners on the water.
Mechanic's Assistant
Mechanic's assistants handle the lifting, preparation and parts side of workshop jobs so qualified mechanics can get on with the repair.
Motor Mechanic
Motor mechanics find out what has gone wrong with a vehicle and repair it, from a routine service to an engine rebuild.
Motorcycle Mechanic
A motorcycle mechanic services, diagnoses and repairs motorcycles, from daily commuters and scooters to dirt bikes and track machines.
Panel Beater
Panel beaters repair and reshape damaged vehicle bodywork so a car is structurally sound and safe to drive again.
Parts Interpreter
Parts interpreters work out which component a vehicle needs and source it through catalogues, suppliers and stock systems so a workshop or customer gets the right part.
Radiator Repairer
Radiator repairers keep engines at a safe operating temperature by testing, cleaning and rebuilding the cooling systems that carry heat away.
Service Advisor
Service advisors sit between the customer and the workshop, turning a driver's description of a fault into a job the technicians can price, schedule and complete.
Small Engine Mechanic
Small engine mechanics diagnose, service and repair the petrol and diesel engines in mowers, chainsaws, generators, pumps and other outdoor power equipment.
Tyre Fitter
Tyre fitters remove, repair and fit the tyres on cars, trucks and other vehicles, then balance and align the wheels so a vehicle steers and brakes the way it should.
Vehicle Accessories Fitter
Vehicle accessories fitters install aftermarket equipment such as tow bars, bull bars, roof racks and reversing cameras so a vehicle can tow, carry or work as its owner needs.
Vehicle Body Builder
Vehicle body builders fabricate and fit the bodies of buses, trucks, trailers and specialty vehicles, working from a bare chassis to a finished shell.
Vehicle Spray Painter
Vehicle spray painters prepare the panels, mix the colour and spray the coats that give a repaired or custom vehicle its finish.
Vehicle Trimmer
Vehicle trimmers cut, sew and fit the fabric, leather, vinyl and foam that make up a vehicle's interior.
Window Tinter
Window tinters apply film to vehicle and building glass to cut heat and glare and protect what's inside.