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- Annual Median Wage$ 49,630$30,040
$80,470Annual NC Wage Range
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Very Fast Growing
- Small engine mechanics inspect, service, and repair motorized power equipment. Mechanics often specialize in one type of equipment, such as motorcycles, motorboats, or outdoor power equipment.
What do they typically do
- Replace parts such as gears, magneto points, piston rings, or spark plugs, and reassemble engines
- Take apart and inspect motors to find defective parts using mechanic's hand tools and gauges
- Adjust carburetor mixtures, electrical point settings, or timing while motors are running in water-filled test tanks
- Document inspection and test results and work performed or to be performed
- Set starter locks and align and repair steering or throttle controls using gauges, screwdrivers, or wrenches
- Start motors and watch for signs of malfunctioning, such as smoke, excessive vibration, or misfiring
- Idle motors and observe thermometers to determine the effectiveness of cooling systems
- Mount motors to boats and operate boats at various speeds on waterways to conduct operational tests
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +1.6%Job Opening 137Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseN/AMore
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