Radiator Repairer

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Radiator repairers test radiators for obstructions or leaks and make repairs as necessary.

Radiator repairers may perform the following tasks:

  • modify and repair plastic and aluminium tank radiators
  • pump water or compressed air through the unit and flush it with cleaning solvents to remove blockages such as rust or mineral deposits
  • remove and clean the radiator core by inserting a rod or submerging it in a solvent
  • solder or braze leaks and install new or repaired cores in the vehicle
  • repair or replace other units in the cooling system, including faulty water pumps, thermostats and leaky head gaskets.

Radiator repairers usually work outdoors or in an open workshop.

Personal Requirements:

  • enjoy practical and manual work
  • no allergies to cleaning solvents.

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