Radiator Repairer

899414 · Medium Next-day ready

Fits and replaces radiators on motor vehicles.

Removes radiators from vehicles and cleans and repairs them; installs new or repaired radiators into vehicles and repairs and replaces other units in the cooling system such as thermostats, head gaskets and water pumps.

Works indoors, predominantly in workshops but are also likely to work outside on occasion.
Indoor work spaces will usually be adequately heated and ventilated. Outdoors work is likely to be carried out typically in fine weather.
Worksites will often be noisy and dirty, with grease, oil and diesel fumes present.
Frequently works on, in and under vehicles. Employees may work in confined spaces or under hoists.
Employees will utilise a variety of personal protective equipment including eye, ear and foot protection.

The physical demand is typically medium.
Standing is constantly required for most of the tasks undertaken, often on concrete floors, in pits or under hoists. May be required to lie on the back to access the underside of vehicles.
Walking about the worksite is frequently required to move equipment and get parts and tools.
Sitting is not required.
Stretching up and across is frequently required to test, remove or install components, usually holding tools or parts when doing so.
Squatting, crouching or kneeling is required occasionally.
Twisting of the body or neck is occasionally required in accessing awkward areas.
Lifting, carrying and holding in place a range of parts, tools and equipment is frequently required.
Repetitive movements are occasionally required especially for the use of hands and arms for screwing, holding and tightening but power tools are often used.
Driving is not a significant component of the job but is occasionally required.
Employees use a range of general engineering hand, power and machine tools and equipment.
Bending is frequently required.
Mental skills necessary include technical, problem-solving and decision-making.

Entry signal Reviewed

Enter via experience or on-the-job training; no mandatory pre-entry qualification. Flagged next-day ready.

Entry barrier Experience or on-job training

Licence / registration No licence required

ANZSCO skill level 4

Next-day ready Yes

How this was determined (model-generated): Radiator repairer — Level 2/3 or 1yr experience or OJT; no licence.

A New Zealand Register Level 2 or 3 qualification or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4). In some instances relevant experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification. For entry-level positions on-the-job training may be sufficient.