A mechanic works on automobiles, trucks and related transportation, and material-moving vehicles. Until some mad scientist develops a little machine for home mechanics to clone repair parts using recycled plastic bottles and metal cans, powered by scampering cockroaches or little solar panels, true repairs will be the exception. Experience: At least four years of successful experience in one of the mechanical trades is required. The technology used in automobiles changes very rapidly and the mechanic must be prepared to learn these new technologies and systems.
Motorcycle mechanics are very busy doing diagnostic and repair work in the warmer months and may encourage customers to have preventative maintenance work done in the winter. These are a few of the courses you will take in the Industrial Mechanic program. Here’s how Auto Mechanics job satisfaction is rated in terms of upward mobility, stress level and flexibility.
New technologies, however, such as electric …