I personally have been wrenching professionally since 1974, mostly at Dealers (Mazda, British Leyland, Porsche + Audi, Toyota & Lexus), and a few Independents, I currently wrench at a European Repair Shop in Colorado, I have adapted over the years to keep up with technology.
I prefer the term “Professional Wrench”, then “Professional Mechanic”, the term “Technician” (Generic) has in my eyes been used too loosely throughout the world, someone else on this forum used the term “Lube Tech”, if your windshield gets replaced it’s done by a “Glass Technician”, you get your blood drawn by a “Lab Tech” and the list goes on…