Sector
Automotive
Keyword

Mechanic

Repair Technician

Minimum ? Graduate degree in any discipline

Minimum experience of 2 ? 7 years in automotive repairing

The tasks a Mechanic, Automobile is expected to perform include:Repairing and servicing vehicles

Making adjustment to alignment of the vehicle

Keeping records of the parts fixed and new parts added

Conducting test drives to check need for repair

Ensuring all the correct spare parts, oils, lubricants, etc. required for the job are obtained

Ensuring all workshop tools, equipment and work stations are properly maintained

Knowledge of technical specifications of various vehicles

Knowledge of individual components of the machine

Familiar with the working of the tools used to check deviations from the specification

Knowledge of the working and maintenance of the tools used to diagnose and repair the vehicle

Maintain a valid driver?s license

Basic knowledge of computing skills

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Will be updated

Manual dexterity

Physically fit

Hardworking

Self-motivated

It is not a desk job

May need to handle a team

Local travelling is not a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company Overtime maybe involved

Shift working may not be available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?Yes

This job is not considered hazardous or dangerous as per The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)Occupational hazards include injury to body while using heavy equipment, etc.

For candidates with experience - INR 8,000 to INR 25,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Automotive Sector in India

In India, the automotive industry is one of the largest industries showing impressive growth over the years. Presently, India is the world's second largest manufacturer of two wheelers, fifth largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles as well as largest manufacturer of tractors. It is the fourth largest passenger car market in Asia as well as a home to the largest motor cycle manufacturer.

The Indian automotive industry has already attained a turnover of 1,65,000 crore (34 billion USD) and has provided direct and indirect employment to 1.31 crore people in the country. The announcement of 'Automotive Mission Plan' for the period of 2006-2016 is a major step taken to make India a global automotive hub. The mission aims to make India emerge as the destination of choice in the world for design and manufacture of automobiles and auto components, with output reaching a level of US$ 145 billion (accounting for more than 10% of the GDP) and providing additional employment to 25 million people by 2016.

As the number of automobiles on road will increase, it will ensure plenty of work for Automobile Mechanics, and other repair and maintenance workers.

Service stations

Independent repair shops

Transport and rental companies

Big organizations that maintain their own vehicles

Self-employed

Cities and towns across India