diesel engine mechanic

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.

ESCO Code

7231.3

NACE Code

33.14 - Repair and maintenance of electrical equipment

Alternative Labels

mechanical body fitter

railway diesel mechanic

diesel mechanic

mechanic diesel engine

mechanical bogie fitter

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adjust tightness of engine parts bolt engine parts comply with factory specifications in engine repair comply with legal regulations diagnose defective engines disassemble engines evaluate engine performance maintain work area cleanliness perform manual work autonomously re-assemble engines repair engines use traditional toolbox tools wear appropriate protective gear

Essential Knowledge

engine components health and safety measures in transportation hydraulics mechanics operation of different engines physics principles of combustion engines principles of mechanical engineering

Optional Skills and Competences

check train engines clean vehicle engine create solutions to problems execute working instructions identify customer's needs install transport equipment engines issue sales invoices lubricate engines maintain electrical engines maintain vessel engine room perform maintenance on locomotives perform routine maintenance on railway engines provide customer information related to repairs use automotive diagnostic equipment

Optional Knowledge

aircraft mechanics automotive diagnostic equipment mechanics of motor vehicles mechanics of trains mechanics of trolley buses mechanics of vessels rail infrastructure

Skills Group Share

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/24d378d8-1e16-4667-bdb4-1f4a0f2c6379

Status

released

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