Amechanic is a person who uses tools to build and fixmachinery,[1] especially cars.
Most mechanics are good at one thing, like auto body mechanics,diesel mechanics,air conditioning andrefrigeration mechanics,auto mechanics, bicycle mechanics,boiler mechanics,race car mechanics,aircraft mechanics, and other areas. There are also mechanics who will come to you if there is a problem to fix.[2]
- Automotive mechanics, also known as auto mechanics, fix and maintainautomobiles. Automobiles include cars, trucks, and motorcycles. They work onengines,transmissions,brakes,steering andsuspension systems, and other mechanical components of vehicles.
- Aircraft mechanics, also known as aviation mechanics, are good at repairing and maintainingaircraft, including planes andhelicopters. They work on engines, landing gear,how the machine flies, and other mechanical and electrical systems.[3]
- Marine mechanics specialize in repairing and maintaining boats and otherwatercraft. They work on engines, transmissions, propellers, steering systems, and other mechanical components of boats.[4]
- Industrial mechanics, also known as maintenance mechanics, work in places likefactories and manufacturing plants. They are responsible for maintaining and repairing machinery and equipment, including pumps, conveyors, and other mechanical systems.
- Heavy equipment mechanics specialize in repairing and maintainingheavy equipment such asbulldozers,excavators, andcranes. They work on diesel engines, transmissions,hydraulic systems, and other mechanical parts of heavy equipment.
- Bicycle mechanics are people who repair and maintainbicycles. They work onframes, wheels, brakes,gears, and other parts of bicycles.[5]
