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[quote=”MDK22″ post=121424]First off just because you have manufacturer training doesn’t mean those shops are hiring. Also if they are close the the location of the manufacturer training you would need to beat everyone in the class in grades and work experience. With that being said you want a place/brand that encourages training and the more the better. Also you want a shop that understands you will need a mentor.
If I were you I would go after the cars that are built the simplest are made to be taken part in somewhat of a logical fashion and have good Standard Repair Times aka Warranty Book Times. When you work at a dealership anywhere from 20-80% of your work is warranty and it is normally closer to 50-60%. You will want feasible Warranty Book Times. Are they going to tell you what they are probably not. So you need to ask around and find out.
After about 2 yrs of working on them you will know where your brands line up against the competition and you will also more then likely not care what you are working on that that point.[/quote]
He said it all. I can’t add anything to that because that is exactly how I feel and he’s 100% correct.
Thanks bro! :cheer: the way I see it if someone isn’t busting my balls at work, they don’t know me or don’t like me. So if someone is busting my balls that means we are cool and they are good people. If I bust someone’s balls its because I like them.
Thanks bro! :cheer: the way I see it if someone isn’t busting my balls at work, they don’t know me or don’t like me. So if someone is busting my balls that means we are cool and they are good people. If I bust someone’s balls its because I like them.
That’s awesome bro. I’ve always felt sharing knowledge is one of the greatest gifts you can give someone.
That’s awesome bro. I’ve always felt sharing knowledge is one of the greatest gifts you can give someone.
I’m pretty lucky, I haven’t really seen to much politics where I’m at. I honestly just keep my head on a swivel, my mouth shut unless I am asking questions, always thankful for help and advice, and keep my eyes and ears open also. Hopefuly things stay good for me.
The Air Force however was so political simply doing my job was 99% politics and 1% actual work.
I’m pretty lucky, I haven’t really seen to much politics where I’m at. I honestly just keep my head on a swivel, my mouth shut unless I am asking questions, always thankful for help and advice, and keep my eyes and ears open also. Hopefuly things stay good for me.
The Air Force however was so political simply doing my job was 99% politics and 1% actual work.
[quote=”tech123″ post=120858]Go to school, even if its like some basic courses. It will introduce you to being a tech and teach fundamentals, It will take you way longer to learn only on the job and probably misdiagnose and start getting bad rep. ..it will hurt your pay if you don’t go to school .I don’t mind teaching new guys but it does get frustrating when they have no knowledge at all on basic systems[/quote]
I can’t agree more. I started at my job at the same time as another guy. Both of us have the same knowledge, which is very little. The difference is I go home and research, study what I don’t understand. Then come back the next day and explain what I found and what I learned. The other tech just acts like everyone should teach him as many times as it takes. I’ve noticed a couple techs actually pull me to the side when they aren’t slamned and show me more, and more while ignoring the self entitled kid.
Btw I bring this up because I started doing the “homework” after reading your post and it’s literally changed things 100 times for the better for me.
[quote=”tech123″ post=120858]Go to school, even if its like some basic courses. It will introduce you to being a tech and teach fundamentals, It will take you way longer to learn only on the job and probably misdiagnose and start getting bad rep. ..it will hurt your pay if you don’t go to school .I don’t mind teaching new guys but it does get frustrating when they have no knowledge at all on basic systems[/quote]
I can’t agree more. I started at my job at the same time as another guy. Both of us have the same knowledge, which is very little. The difference is I go home and research, study what I don’t understand. Then come back the next day and explain what I found and what I learned. The other tech just acts like everyone should teach him as many times as it takes. I’ve noticed a couple techs actually pull me to the side when they aren’t slamned and show me more, and more while ignoring the self entitled kid.
Btw I bring this up because I started doing the “homework” after reading your post and it’s literally changed things 100 times for the better for me.
Quick heads up. Got a job at a dealership two weeks ago, got some tools and this thread (among the others) saved me a TON of money. Thank you, all of you for taking the time to share this knowledge with me and help me. I hope these threads, and this forum help other people like it has me.
Quick heads up. Got a job at a dealership two weeks ago, got some tools and this thread (among the others) saved me a TON of money. Thank you, all of you for taking the time to share this knowledge with me and help me. I hope these threads, and this forum help other people like it has me.
I’ve been at a Dealership for about two weeks now and all of the advice MDK22 has given me on the forum along with Fopeano has literally been worth it’s weight in gold. There are others and please forgive me if I miss you. I’m headed to the dentist so I’m trying to be quick.
Some examples.
I don’t stand around. Even when the techs don’t need help I grab a broom and sweep. I sweep their bays for them when it won’t get in their way. Want to make a tech love you? Sweep his bay for 45 seconds so when he drops a bolt he’s not crawling on a semi non dirty floor, and it’s easier for him to find small nut and bolts that were dropped.
Tools: Again great advice here. I started with a small craftsman starter set. Granted I’m doing LOF and flag work under 2 hours, but this is a perfect starter set. Upgrade pieces that you borrow a lot, or need to be high quality for specific jobs. I have ratchets from sears but I spent the money for ONE snap on ratchet because it made my life easier. And didn’t hurt like hell in my hands.
I got on the snap on truck and because I used my head, and didn’t ask for a $1k truck loan (he told me all the new techs ask for outrages truck credit) the snapon guy offered me a truck credit about $300 higher than anyone else just starting. I graciously declined and only took a flashlight, and half-in impact. Both I literally couldn’t do my job without. Now the snap-on guy is happy because he knows I’m not going to over extend and have trouble paying him and I get to keep the parts of my check the gubment doesn’t take with taxes hahaha.
Having $30k in tools as an entry level tech is like having your own restaurant, you’re the head chef and you can barely cook macaroni. Literally.
I can go on, but honestly the advice I have gotten here from these guys has made me a super star at work.
I’ve been at a Dealership for about two weeks now and all of the advice MDK22 has given me on the forum along with Fopeano has literally been worth it’s weight in gold. There are others and please forgive me if I miss you. I’m headed to the dentist so I’m trying to be quick.
Some examples.
I don’t stand around. Even when the techs don’t need help I grab a broom and sweep. I sweep their bays for them when it won’t get in their way. Want to make a tech love you? Sweep his bay for 45 seconds so when he drops a bolt he’s not crawling on a semi non dirty floor, and it’s easier for him to find small nut and bolts that were dropped.
Tools: Again great advice here. I started with a small craftsman starter set. Granted I’m doing LOF and flag work under 2 hours, but this is a perfect starter set. Upgrade pieces that you borrow a lot, or need to be high quality for specific jobs. I have ratchets from sears but I spent the money for ONE snap on ratchet because it made my life easier. And didn’t hurt like hell in my hands.
I got on the snap on truck and because I used my head, and didn’t ask for a $1k truck loan (he told me all the new techs ask for outrages truck credit) the snapon guy offered me a truck credit about $300 higher than anyone else just starting. I graciously declined and only took a flashlight, and half-in impact. Both I literally couldn’t do my job without. Now the snap-on guy is happy because he knows I’m not going to over extend and have trouble paying him and I get to keep the parts of my check the gubment doesn’t take with taxes hahaha.
Having $30k in tools as an entry level tech is like having your own restaurant, you’re the head chef and you can barely cook macaroni. Literally.
I can go on, but honestly the advice I have gotten here from these guys has made me a super star at work.