Mechanic

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A mechanic is a skilled tradesperson who uses tools, procedures, and experiential knowledge to build, alter, maintain, repair, restore, test, or improve the capabilities of machinery, especially vehicles or other mechanical devices. The term previously referred to anyone in various handicraft trades, but it has referred specifically to those who work with machinery since the early 20th century. A technician is generally a mechanic who, through higher education, experience, or a non-proficiency-based title, engages in performance or instruction of more nuanced, technically challenging operations, and generally has a greater understanding of a system's operations and specifications. Mechanics work across a wide range of disciplines, including automotive, energy, maritime, aeronautical, civil, domestic, mining, military, industrial, agricultural, and pharmaceutical. The responsibilities typically include inspecting equipment, diagnosing faults, setting parameters of moving assemblies, adjusting...

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