| Webster's Online Dictionary |
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Electrician, automotive | Occupations | Repairs and overhauls electrical systems in automotive vehicles, such as automobiles, buses, and trucks: Confers with customer to determine nature of electrical malfunction. Determines malfunction of electrical system by visual inspection and by use of testing devices, such as oscilloscope, voltmeter, and ammeter. Adjusts ignition timing and measures and adjusts distributor breaker-point gaps, using $T3dwell meter$T1 or thickness gauge. Tests and repairs starters, generators, and distributors. Repairs or replaces defective wiring in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, using electrician's handtools. Rebuilds electrical units, such as starters, generators, and door controls. May estimate cost of repairs based on parts and labor charges. May be designated according to specialty as Electrical Repairer, Internal Combustion Engines (automotive ser.; engine-turbine); Electrical-Unit Rebuilder (automotive ser.); Electrician, Bus (automotive ser.); Ignition-And-Carburetor Mechanic (automotive ser.); Windshield-Wiper Repairer (automotive ser.). (references) | |
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