Front End Mechanic: A description for the front end mechanic job
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Front End Mechanic – Alignment mechanic, axle-and-frame mechanic, chassis mechanic, wheel-alignment mechanic Aligns wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms of automotive vehicles, for example automobiles, buses, and trucks: Drives automotive vehicle onto wheel alignment rack and tests vehicle for faulty wheel alignment, bent axle, worn ball joints, and bent steering rods, using alignment-testing machine. Straightens axle and steering rods and adjusts shims, tie rods, and joining pins to align wheels, or installs new parts, using handtools. Places wheel on balancing machine to determine where counterweights must be added to balance wheel. Hammers counterweights onto rim of wheel. Installs shock absorbers. Straightens frame, using hydraulic jack, chassis aligner, and acetylene torch.
Job industry: automotive industry
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