Occupational Description

A "Parts Technician 1" is involved in ordering, warehousing, maintaining inventory control and sales of parts. They are responsible for identifying parts and equipment, searching for parts, shipping and receiving parts, providing customer service and advice, and maintaining records. 

A Parts Technician works in various industries such as automotive service, commercial transport, heavy duty equipment, small engine repair, aeronautics, agricultural equipment, marine equipment, the mining sector, and the forestry sector. The work environment for Parts Technicians is generally indoors in a warehouse and/or at a service counter. Some parts people may perform deliveries of parts to their customers. Parts Technicians generally work in teams that include retail service staff, sales staff, and service technicians.

Occupational Description

Motorcycle Technicians work primarily on 2- and 3-wheeled motorcycles and other units such as motor scooters. They inspect, clean, test, assemble, diagnose, maintain and repair engines, transmissions, drive systems, steering assemblies, braking systems, chassis and suspension, electrical systems, vehicle management systems, fuel systems, and exhaust systems. They may specialize in repairing, rebuilding, customizing or servicing these systems or assemblies.

Occupational Description

Recreation Vehicle Service Technicians work on Recreation Vehicle (RV) systems including electrical components, plumbing, propane gas components, appliances, exterior and interior components, structural frames and towing systems. They diagnose, repair, replace, install, adjust, test, maintain and modify these components and systems, and they may also perform maintenance and repairs on trailer frames and running gear. While they must be knowledgeable about each system’s

Occupational Description

Automotive Service Technicians possess the full range of knowledge and abilities required to perform preventative maintenance, diagnose problems and repair vehicle systems including engines, vehicle management, hybrids, steering, braking, tires, wheels, drivetrains, suspension, electrical, electronics, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), restraints, trim and accessories of automotive vehicles and light trucks with a gross vehicle weight less than 5,500 kg.

Occupational Description

Automotive Service Technicians possess the full range of knowledge and abilities required to perform preventative maintenance, diagnose problems and repair vehicle systems including engines, vehicle management, hybrids, steering, braking, tires, wheels, drivetrains, suspension, electrical, electronics, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), restraints, trim and accessories of automotive vehicles and light trucks with a gross vehicle weight less than 5,500 kg.

Occupational Description

Automotive Refinishing Technicians work on the surfaces of motor vehicles, primarily in restoring vehicle finishes once body work has been completed. They remove layers of old coatings, match colours and mix paints, prepare surfaces for painting, apply primers, sealers, base coats, single-stage and clear coats, clean and polish painted surfaces, and apply protective coatings. 

Many Automotive Refinishing Technicians work in close contact with Auto Body and Collision Technicians. Automotive refinishing duties may overlap between the two, particularly in small shops. In larger places of employment, Automotive Refinishing Technicians likely work as specialists, after body repairs have been completed. They may also work with estimators, partspersons, detailers, preppers, glass installers and production managers. 

Occupational Description

Auto Body and Collision Technicians repair and restore damaged motor vehicles. They assess body damage and develop repair estimates and repair plans. Their repair work may include repairing scratches, minor damage, dents and extensive structural damage. They replace vehicle components that are damaged beyond repair, and they align and replace suspension and steering components. They may restore interior components of vehicles and work with mechanical and electronic components such as air conditioning systems, exhaust systems, drivetrains, engine cooling systems, advanced electronic components and passenger restraint systems. 

Occupational Description

Automotive Glass Technicians remove, install, repair and generally services all types of stationary and movable glass in motor vehicles and associated equipment.