automotive technician
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- 1. Automotive Technician
Keep America Moving
By Gerardo Peraza - 2. Job Description
Auto Technicians repair cars
They complete safety inspections
They perform maintenance services - 3. Job Description
They also repair light trucks
Technicians specialize on different types of engines, like gas, hybrids, or ethanol
Technicians know how to use car tools and equipment - 4. Tools
Drills
Cutting tools
Sprayguns
Impact Drills
Air compressors - 5. Equipment
Alignment machines
Pressers
Auto lifts
Brake Lathe machines - 6. Education
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification
Computertraining
Community college degree - 7. Quote
You only get out of life what you put in it.
(Ethel Merman) - 8. Salary
Skilled AT earn twice as much as semi skilled workers
Source: WMDA Pre-Automotive Academy - 9. Growth Potential and Career Outlook
The outlook for AT is stable
The growth potential in the industry is expected to increase by 10% a year between 2008 and 2018 - 10. Additional Training
Experience working on motor vehicles in the Armed Forces
Working on motor vehicles as a hobby
Training in mathematics and understanding technical manuals - 11. Related Careers
Mechanical engineering
Small engine mechanic
Auto body or collision repair
Diesel service technician or mechanic
Heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service mechanic - 12. Automotive Technician Video