How to become a Radiator Repairer

Duties & Tasks of a Radiator Repairer

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.

Working conditions for a Radiator Repairer

Radiator repairers usually work outdoors or in an open workshop.