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I constantly, and I mean CONSTANTLY lose valve core tools….Where I work it seems we are constantly getting EVAP codes so you have to pull the valve out to smoke the system…seems like everytime I put the valve back in….I set the tool on the cowl, put the smoke machine away and forget about the tool haha
I constantly, and I mean CONSTANTLY lose valve core tools….Where I work it seems we are constantly getting EVAP codes so you have to pull the valve out to smoke the system…seems like everytime I put the valve back in….I set the tool on the cowl, put the smoke machine away and forget about the tool haha
And furthermore, don’t mean to double post but I thought of this. I never went to a technical school. I found a job as a helper, and worked as a helper for about a year. Then I was moved up on my own. When I graduated, thats what I did. A friend of mine went off to technical school, and worked at Acura as a helper…well, he lasted 6 months there until he was switched to flat rate, and is now at an independent shop and is much happier. Just my $0.02
And furthermore, don’t mean to double post but I thought of this. I never went to a technical school. I found a job as a helper, and worked as a helper for about a year. Then I was moved up on my own. When I graduated, thats what I did. A friend of mine went off to technical school, and worked at Acura as a helper…well, he lasted 6 months there until he was switched to flat rate, and is now at an independent shop and is much happier. Just my $0.02
As a young guy, I think it is more helpful to work independent shops but as K5 said, you need to make that choice. The best way to get help as a young technician, is be very eager to learn, don’t disagree with whoever is trying to give you advice. Even if they say something that you know is completely wrong, don’t try to correct them. None of these old timers that have been in the biz 20+ years want to help some cocky young kid. K5 is right, most of them will be very grumpy and don’t like new blood, but be kind, act like you know nothing, and earn your stripes and show them you can learn and do things the right way.
As a young guy, I think it is more helpful to work independent shops but as K5 said, you need to make that choice. The best way to get help as a young technician, is be very eager to learn, don’t disagree with whoever is trying to give you advice. Even if they say something that you know is completely wrong, don’t try to correct them. None of these old timers that have been in the biz 20+ years want to help some cocky young kid. K5 is right, most of them will be very grumpy and don’t like new blood, but be kind, act like you know nothing, and earn your stripes and show them you can learn and do things the right way.
I am a third year technician. The guy that trained me during my apprenticeship was very uneasy with showing me some of his tricks and shortcuts that he had learned over the years…It was only until I changed shops and some of the old timers were a lot more willing to give me some advice at better ways to do things…I think the guy that trained me didn’t want anyone else doing jobs as quickly as he could! I wish he would’ve been more open to me with all his knowledge.
I am a third year technician. The guy that trained me during my apprenticeship was very uneasy with showing me some of his tricks and shortcuts that he had learned over the years…It was only until I changed shops and some of the old timers were a lot more willing to give me some advice at better ways to do things…I think the guy that trained me didn’t want anyone else doing jobs as quickly as he could! I wish he would’ve been more open to me with all his knowledge.
[quote=”K5mudlife” post=84495]Well since my shop buys the gloves and its not an expense out of my pocket i usually go through a box of 100 in 4 days sometimes a week[/quote]
Seems to be what most people are telling me. Oh well. I can get the gloves I have just started using for around $6 a box if I buy them 2 cases at a time. I just quit smoking, so after spending $5-7 a day on cigarettes for three years I think I can handle $6 a week for gloves lol.
[quote=”K5mudlife” post=84495]Well since my shop buys the gloves and its not an expense out of my pocket i usually go through a box of 100 in 4 days sometimes a week[/quote]
Seems to be what most people are telling me. Oh well. I can get the gloves I have just started using for around $6 a box if I buy them 2 cases at a time. I just quit smoking, so after spending $5-7 a day on cigarettes for three years I think I can handle $6 a week for gloves lol.
You will never be done buying tools. Trust me. Guys I work with that have been in the field 20-30 years are still buying. I am a three year tech, and I started with what I thought was a good bit….boy has that changed. You will quickly see what your needs are when you begin working. Remember from ETCG’s video tool factor, guys that work on many makes/models (like an independent shop) usually have a larger variety of tools over someone that works at a dealer specializing on one or two makes. I work at an independent shop and I have had to purchase many tools that friends of mine that decided to go on to a dealer. Just something for thought
You will never be done buying tools. Trust me. Guys I work with that have been in the field 20-30 years are still buying. I am a three year tech, and I started with what I thought was a good bit….boy has that changed. You will quickly see what your needs are when you begin working. Remember from ETCG’s video tool factor, guys that work on many makes/models (like an independent shop) usually have a larger variety of tools over someone that works at a dealer specializing on one or two makes. I work at an independent shop and I have had to purchase many tools that friends of mine that decided to go on to a dealer. Just something for thought
There is no substitution for actual on the job experience. Schooling can make you very book smart, however, you learn to put that brain to use when you are actually on the job as an automotive technician. I don’t really think thats something you can experience without being in the field. Even if it is only for a short amount of time, you will learn so much.
There is no substitution for actual on the job experience. Schooling can make you very book smart, however, you learn to put that brain to use when you are actually on the job as an automotive technician. I don’t really think thats something you can experience without being in the field. Even if it is only for a short amount of time, you will learn so much.
I suffer from the same thing that you do, I sometimes do have a hard time fitting in with other people. However, I have learned to get through working with people I don’t necessarily see eye to eye with through a common ground. Most people can find something they have in common or something they can agree on. Use that to pry the social door open, and once you guys communicate, you might realize that you may end up getting along. It doesn’t always work that way. But I was to a point where I was going to quit my job and move somewhere else because I couldn’t get along with our foreman. However, things worked out in the end and me and him are fine together.