Zach+Thompson

1. this job you inspect mantain and repair auto mobiles 2 Courses in automotive repair, electronics, physics, chemistry, English, computers, and mathematics provide a good background for a career as a service technician. 3. //repairers// install and repair air-conditioners and service their components, such as compressors, condensers, and controls. 4.Job opportunities are expected to be very good for those who complete postsecondary automotive training programs and who earn ase certification. 5.ase certification has become a standard credential for automotive service technicians. 6.They perform basic care maintenance, such as oil changes and tire rotations, diagnose more complex problems, and plan and execute vehicle repairs. 7.Service technicians who work on diesel-powered trucks, buses, and equipment are discussed in the Handbook. 8.Many experienced technicians employed by automobile dealers and independent repair shops receive a commission related to the labor cost charged to the customer 9.Some employers report difficulty in finding workers with the right skills. 10. technicians can increase their value to their employer and their pay. 11.The ability to diagnose the source of a problem quickly and accurately requires good reasoning ability and a thorough knowledge of automobiles. 12.Technicians usually provide their own hand tools 13.They also use common hand tools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, and wrenches, to work on small parts and in hard-to-reach places. 14.Automotive service technicians and mechanics must continually adapt to changing technology and repair techniques. 15.automotive technician training usually provide career preparation through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on practice. 16.Community college programs usually award a certificate or an associate degree. 17.Those new to automotive service usually start as trainee technicians, technicians' helpers. 18. those without automotive training are likely to face competition for entry-level jobs. 19.31 percent working in shops and 28 percent employed by dealers. 20.most shops receive automatic updates to technical manuals and access to manufacturers' service information. 21.Computers are also commonplace in modern repair shops. 22.Employers furnish expensive power tools, engine analyzers, and other diagnostic equipment. 23.Technicians usually follow a checklist to ensure that they examine every critical part. 24.Service technicians use a variety of tools in their work. 25.High technology tools are needed to fix the computer equipment that operates everything from the engine to the radio in many cars. 26.they test to see whether components and systems are secure and working properly. 27.High school programs, while an asset, vary greatly in scope. 28.1 to 2 years of experience familiarizes technicians with all types of repairs. Complex specialties, such as transmission repair, require another year or two of training and experience. 29.Many technicians consider diagnosing hard-to-find troubles one of their most challenging and satisfying duties. 30.In addition to openings from growth, many job openings will be created by the need to replace retiring technicians.