Job description
Recognizing the problems quickly and precisely needs analytic competence. It also needs a depth acquaintance with vehicle's electronic and mechanic systems and expertness with a number of different electronic tools like computers and infrared analyzers. Most automotive mechanics also do their best to recognize problems as their most satisfying and challenging responsibility.
After recognizing the reasons of malfunctions, automotive mechanics very often requires replacing or repairing faulty vehicle parts. Some mechanics also have specializations in specific types of repair like transmission or electrical problems. Service shops are usually their working places.
Most automotive mechanics work in automobile work shops, gasoline service stations and automobile dealerships, while other get vocations in local, state and federal government agencies, business firms that engage in repairing their own trucks and cars, and various automobile leasing firms. The automobile manufacturers appoint automotive mechanics to make necessary repairs and adjustments while assembling a car. There are also some mechanics who work for bigger department stores providing the facilities of servicing automobiles.
Training and educational requirements
Various automobile manufacturing organizations opt for appointing candidates who have passed their high school education. Various additional courses in mechanical drawing, metal work, automobile maintenance, computer skills, mathematics and science are very helpful. Various advanced programs are significant part of “automotive youth education service”, a qualification program that makes one a good candidate for entry level employment. The participants are also trained under some expert experienced automotive mechanics after the completion of the program.
Official recognition is vital, but not obligatory in this automotive field. ASE (automotive service excellence) certification can be given in 8 different fields of service of automotive. The candidates need to pass the exams and have at least relevant work experience of two years to come out as ASE approved mechanics. To be accepted as an expert automobile technician, the automotive mechanics need to get certified in all 8 major fields of automotive service.
Various job fairs, apprenticeship programs and job fairs can render job leads and employment contacts. The interested individuals can apply to automotive dealerships, repair shops and service stations. One can also check out various internet job websites and newspaper ads to know about the most recent list openings.
Salaries vary greatly depending upon prior work experience and location. In the year of 2004, the median salary of an automotive mechanic was noted as 15.60 dollars per hour and experienced candidates earned around 26 dollars per hour.
Experienced automotive mechanics may move to managerial positions like service manager and repair work shop supervisor. The mechanics who desire working with consumers can also opt for becoming service estimators and document job orders for other junior mechanics. Many mechanics have also owned their own service stations and repair shops.
Employment opportunities of automotive mechanics are expected to augment swiftly for almost all occupations. Overall earnings in the field are quite high; therefore many job openings occur every year.
Thus, the individuals who are looking for making their career in automotive industry can expect a bright future.
