Job Description:

• 1) Repairs defective thermostats used in refrigeration, air-conditioning, and heating equipment, following blueprints and other specifications: Disassembles and examines thermostats to locate and remove defective parts, using handtools.

• 2) Replaces defective parts, such as bellows, range spring, and toggle switch, and reassembles thermostat according to blueprint specifications, using cam press and handtools.

• 3) Measures tolerances of assembled parts, using micrometer and calipers.

• 4) Repairs leaks in valve seats or bellows of automotive heater thermostats, using soft solder, flux, and acetylene torch.

• 5) Examines thermostat for defects, such as loose screws and dents.

• 6) Writes repair ticket to identify thermostat and places repaired thermostats in tote boxes.

• 7) Calibrates thermostat for specified temperature or pressure settings.