mechanics
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 138
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From: Wisconsin
Just graduated from UTI and started working at a Ford dealership.
So far its going good outside of dealing with service advisers
"Now if you want to know who in here are dealer employed parts-swappers that's another story."
I didn't pay 20K to become a part-swapper.
So far its going good outside of dealing with service advisers
"Now if you want to know who in here are dealer employed parts-swappers that's another story."
I didn't pay 20K to become a part-swapper.
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 216
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From: Elizabethtown,KY
Semi-Truck mechanic now, Army truck mechanic before.
When my personal vehicles need repairs, I'll perform them as well. Other than that I will not touch a car, I hate working on them, unless it's an old one.
When my personal vehicles need repairs, I'll perform them as well. Other than that I will not touch a car, I hate working on them, unless it's an old one.
Posting Guru
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,616
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From: Sapulpa OK
I have been an industrial mechanic for 42 years now specializing in air compressors. I am one of few that can rebuild rotary screw compressors and helical cut rotary lobe blowers. I only work on larger compressors, 5 HP and above. I currently maintain 4 650 HP electric driven two stage I/R reciprocating compressors with a low pressure bore of 22". I am an independant and my service truck is an 02 F350 PSD W DRW and delux cab. I average about 50K miles a year serviceng equipment in central and So. California and occasionally into Nev. and Az. and offshore. Love every minute of it!
Hotshot
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 12,170
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From: The hills of No. Calif.
I work in construction these days, but I do all the maintenance and repair on the equipment. Rebuilt the Ford 300-6 in the forklift when I started the job, had to work on the Detroit diesel in the compressor (Ick! GM!) a few times, that sort of thing. I hold an old and never used certifcate in Volvo repair, from my time in Sweden back in the late 70's. It's all in Swedish, but I don't know where it is, haven't seen it in years. Packed in a box somewhere. Worked in the repair industry on and off through the years, but prefer to work on my own stuff. -TD
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 196
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Yipe! Let's see....
Industrial maintenance, mostly Electrical
Line Mechanic, Auto - Light truck - Two Dealerships, three indi shops. Service Manager twice.
Forklift Mechanic (Never, ever, again!)
Small Engine Repair, Mowers, Weedeaters, Chainsaws, Tillers. Assistant manager in hardware store, did all the shop-work too. (Hated that job more than any other I've ever had.)
Marine Mechanic, primarily outboard, some I/O, some Conventional drives. (currently, but my base job is a Rigger.)
Part time Computer Tech.
And shade tree too.
Industrial maintenance, mostly Electrical
Line Mechanic, Auto - Light truck - Two Dealerships, three indi shops. Service Manager twice.
Forklift Mechanic (Never, ever, again!)
Small Engine Repair, Mowers, Weedeaters, Chainsaws, Tillers. Assistant manager in hardware store, did all the shop-work too. (Hated that job more than any other I've ever had.)
Marine Mechanic, primarily outboard, some I/O, some Conventional drives. (currently, but my base job is a Rigger.)
Part time Computer Tech.
And shade tree too.
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 304
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From: Colorado
ASC Master Certified Technician, at least thats what the document says.
Of course its worth about as much a toilet paper here in Colorado. The job market is slow for qualified people unless you like $12.88 an hour working commission at the dealerships or want to move up north to Denver to make more but not be able to afford a house.
I basicly do What TigerDan does now days construction, heavy equpitment repair ect.
Of course its worth about as much a toilet paper here in Colorado. The job market is slow for qualified people unless you like $12.88 an hour working commission at the dealerships or want to move up north to Denver to make more but not be able to afford a house. I basicly do What TigerDan does now days construction, heavy equpitment repair ect.
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Senior User
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 334
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From: Brampton Canada
Heavy Truck & Trailer mechanic, licensed since 1986. All mobile work - my service truck is fully equiped with a compressor and a welder. I do mostly air brake, air suspension, electrical and 5th wheel work, with the odd water pump, starter and alternator from time to time. Bigger jobs like open engine, major trailer structural or frame work, I refer to a shop.
Glenn
Glenn
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 334
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From: Brampton Canada
Yes, I'm back being self-employed and mobile again. The dealership thing was fun for the first 2 months, then I got bored and went back to doing what I enjoy.
Oh well, I had to try it - not I know I don't like it
Glenn
Oh well, I had to try it - not I know I don't like it
Glenn
Elder User
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 759
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From: Omaha
Im currently going to school to be a auto tech. Cant wait to finish to get that paper. My dad was a mechanic and my grandpa owns a body shop since 1956 so its in the blood. I all ways had interests in cars and now im persuing my dream. It dosnt pay much but i like it. They say you get a good mechanic he is your best friend. There are too many dishonest mechanics I like to be as honest as can be. People who bring there car in is allready in a bad situation and it dosnt help scaming people
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 304
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From: Colorado
Originally Posted by grease monkey
Im currently going to school to be a auto tech. Cant wait to finish to get that paper. My dad was a mechanic and my grandpa owns a body shop since 1956 so its in the blood. I all ways had interests in cars and now im persuing my dream. It dosnt pay much but i like it. They say you get a good mechanic he is your best friend. There are too many dishonest mechanics I like to be as honest as can be. People who bring there car in is allready in a bad situation and it dosnt help scaming people
As far as being honest, most mechanics are. There are more customers trying to pull scams then shops. One more thing to remember on your jorney, if you get all budy budy with your customers they will take advantage of you every single chance they get.
Post Fiend
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 10,728
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From: Damascus-Boring, Ore
Originally Posted by King Triton
I am thinking of moving out west to Colorado,or Oklahoma...
Is this a great country or what?
