Description
Diesel engine mechanics repair and maintain all types of diesel engines. They use hand tools, precision measuring instruments, and machine tools to diagnose trouble, disassemble engines, and to examine and exchange parts of defect and excessive wear.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
physicsoperation of different enginesprinciples of mechanical engineeringhydraulicsengine componentshealth and safety measures in transportationmechanicsprinciples of combustion enginesaircraft mechanicsmechanics of trainsmechanics of trolley busesmechanics of vesselsrail infrastructuremechanics of motor vehiclesautomotive diagnostic equipment
Practical Skills
evaluate engine performanceperform manual work autonomouslycomply with legal regulationsbolt engine partsdisassemble enginesmaintain work area cleanlinessdiagnose defective engineswear appropriate protective gearre-assemble enginescomply with factory specifications in engine repairrepair enginesadjust tightness of engine partsuse traditional toolbox toolscheck train enginesuse automotive diagnostic equipmentidentify customer's needsmaintain vessel engine roomprovide customer information related to repairslubricate enginesissue sales invoicesperform routine maintenance on railway enginesclean vehicle engineperform maintenance on locomotivesexecute working instructionscreate solutions to problemsinstall transport equipment enginesmaintain electrical engines