MOT Tester Job Description A MOT tester checks your vehicle’s roadworthiness to ensure it conforms to road safety laws. It tests your vehicle for emissions and other problems. It checks the engine and exhaust system, the brakes, lights and indicators, the steering, tires and other fittings. Depending on what your vehicle’s manufacturer recommends, you might…
Mover Job Description A mover is a person or company that transports another person or company’s property, such as household goods, to a new location. Movers offer a range of services, including packing, storage, and cleaning services for the property being relocated. The transporters are typically either owner-operators or large companies. Some moving companies specialize…
MIG Welder Job Description A welder is a machine operator that uses a plasma cutter (the metal cutting tool) to weld pieces together. An MIG welder is a machine that uses a wire electrode and a gas such as argon or helium. The process that the welder uses is called MIG welding, an acronym for…
Mechanic Job Description A mechanic is a person that repairs or maintains mechanical equipment such as cars, trucks, motorcycles, and airplanes. Mechanics use hand and power tools to fix and replace worn or broken parts. Mechanics may also use diagnostic equipment, such as diagnostic scanners, computers, and oscilloscopes, to measure performance and troubleshoot problems. Mechanics…
Mechanic Apprentice Job Description A mechanic apprentice is a trained mechanic who is employed by a repair shop for the purpose of learning the finer points of the trade, gaining experience, and completing their apprenticeship. The mechanic apprentice program typically lasts one to two years and is often combined with a classroom environment that teaches…
Mechanical Technician Job Description A mechanical technician, or mechanic, is a person who works with various mechanical devices, including engines, transmissions, and heating and cooling systems. A mechanic may work on vehicles, such as cars, trucks, or vans, or on stationary engines. A mechanic may also work on machinery, such as industrial machinery or farm…
Mason Job Description A mason is someone who constructs walls, chimneys, mosaics, etc. using stone, cement, bricks, etc. A mason may also be referred to as a carpenter who specializes in stonework, or a stone cutter. A mason uses a variety of tools in their work, including picks and chisels, draw hammers, plumb lines, and…
Master Electrician Job Description A master electrician is a person with electrician’s license who has completed and is certified by a sponsoring union to be qualified to work as an electrician. A person who is qualified to work as a master electrician is one who has demonstrated the necessary knowledge and personal attributes. These attributes…
Marine Mechanic Job Description A marine mechanic is a person who specializes in maintaining, repairing, and upgrading commercial vessels. Marine mechanics, also called shipwrights, typically work on large, commercial boats such as cruise ships, container ships, and naval ships. Marine mechanics may also work on smaller vessels, such as fishing boats and sailboats. Marine mechanics…
Marine Service Technician Job Description Marine Service Technicians (MST) are members of the seagoing engineering community who primarily work aboard merchant ships. MSTs are also sometimes referred to as marine engineers or marine engineers officers. The Marine Service Technician is responsible for a number of tasks, including maintaining shipboard engines, machinery, and electrical equipment. They…