WELCOME SCREEN

Get to play with the new Electric class this month , this is really fun for me as the students that have been hiding and copying their class mates work now have to prove they learned what they learned... Unlike most schools if you can't show me proficiency in your tasks assigned you fail!!! Sucks to be the Cell Phone Guy!!! You failed. The Class this month will be focused on speed and to be proficient in your tasks, that's what makes a tech. Here student's getting out there in private shope telling me the owners are just shipping cars with lights out, bad wipers etc and slapping stickers on these cars. How fing stupid are they to just throw money out the door??? You Tell me .. Damn no Wonder we have a bad name in the industry..

http://www.mechtech2000.blogspot.com/ AND LOOK AT SOME REALLY COOL STUFF AND OTHER TRAINING STUFF, DIESELS, TRANSMISSIONS AND DIAGNOSTICS AND MORE ARE WAITING FOR YOU TO EXPLORE!

( Forgive me for the adds, I make no money and have no interest in the add BS, But some of the vids are good so I have to bear with them too. I know some are annoying but the info is worth the annoyance my apologies in advance)






Monday, May 30, 2016

Pa Workforce and what they think of the new work force

Here's a little info you may find interesting of how the industry see's you and what they need all over the employment sector most notably the skilled trades. Schroll the power point and see what I learned from this and where you fit in...









Thursday, March 31, 2016

who's gonna fix it?

I posted two new videos of where technology is taking everyday items, the car, the phone the future IPod 19 I  must ask who is going to fix it when it breaks down

We left the world I work in now it's you turn with the tech!


World of Glass Part 1

The Tech world we lived in and are teaching you, you will be light years ahead of us in half the time !


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Cf7IL_eZ38


Friday, May 8, 2015

Does an Automotive Tencician Really Exist Anymore?

HERE'S THE TEST , WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO REPAIR THIS CAR BASED ON THE PRINT OUTS OFFERED BY THE SHOP.

CUSTOMER'S CONCERN: MIL ON   Car drives fine.

 
Dealership Mechanic solution: We Need to replace the ECM and reprogram  vehicle labor charge to warranty company 1.5hrs plus cost of ECM $1200.00 U.S.D
Customer inconvenience 2.5 hours
 
Vehicle repaired under factory warranty 2013 Chevy Cruze
 
Real Concern with vehicle MIL On
 
Cause for MIL ON : Vehicle used as test vehicle  for Voltage drop testing and battery load testing of battery and charging system. Fuses 7-8 removed to disable engine from starting ( injector fuses 1-4)
Low voltage DTC caused by testing drove Battery voltage below 10.volts. Injector open circuit low voltage caused by fuse removal. ECM replaced. Based on  GM's testing procedure which does not require PCM replacement for the codes listed state to test charging system and battery and verify proper system voltage. These factory required test's were not performed due to the tech's incompetence of following the diag procedure laid out by GM ( after all they built the car should have a good idea on how to test it) and his lack of resourcing to repair the vehicle the proper way.
 
I am seeing more and more of this incompetence as my generation retires out of the business, does anyone have any idea where to find like minded people like we were who really like cars and understands how they function? Or are we doomed to a generation that if the computer don't say it we can't fix it. Kinda like trying to get change for a dollar and have the clerk not look at the screen for the change. Damn we are in trouble on trying to keep the fleet running as we all retire ... DAMN  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

SkillsUSA 50 Years!!! Get in on it !


We have had really great success with SkillsUsa if you want to be better than you thought you could be the jump in , you have nothing to lose. Sorry I don't believe in the Entry level scenario. Do you have what it takes to be a champion and leader or just a follower and let everyone decide what your going to do. Time for you to take charge!!!

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Demand is high – and growing – for auto technicians

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Like so many other skilled trades fields these days, automotive technicians are in high demand -- and there's a talent gap between jobs posted and available workers to fill them.
In Southeast Michigan, employers such as car dealerships and body shops have posted 777 open jobs in the first six months of this year, and this time last year were seeking more than 1,200 mechanics and technicians. That's according to data tracked by the Detroit-based Workforce Intelligence Network.
As is the case with industrial jobs like machining and welding, for at least a generation, parents have discouraged their children from entering the auto service world, pushing them toward white-collar jobs even though many technical degrees yield better salaries than many college degrees, said Tony Molla, vice president of communications for the Leesburg, Va.-based National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, which certifies technicians.

Demand will grow in the future; about half of all technicians will be eligible to retire within 15 years.

"If there is such a thing as job security, it's in the trades," said Molla, also noting that garages compete for mechanics not just with each other, but also the aerospace industry.

The mean annual salary for automotive technicians, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, is about $39,000, and Molla said that's on the low side compared to industry numbers he's seen.

Can't Out source US Now can They!

Automotive technicians are in high demand; can’t be outsourced


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Are you looking for a career that can generate a potential six-figure income? Do you want a job that’s in high demand and can’t be outsourced? Are you looking for a profession that requires an educational background that’s significantly less expensive than a traditional four-year college degree?
If the answer to any of those questions is yes, you need to investigate the possibility of becoming an automotive technician. If you’re a parent, and becoming an automotive technician is not on your list of career choices for your child, you need to think again.
Officials with the nonprofit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) — the independent group that tests and certifies the competence of auto technicians nationally — note that automotive service and repair has changed dramatically in just the span of a generation. High-tech systems unheard of 30 years ago are now standard equipment on much of the nation’s fleet of vehicles: stability and traction control systems, adaptive cruise control and variable valve timing, just to name a few.
More changes are on the way: hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicles are commonplace; hydrogen fuel cell and other alternative fuel vehicles are deployed in municipal fleets around the country; and Internet connections, voice recognition commands and GPS mapping are available in economy to luxury models.
Given the advance of technology and a richly varied automotive industry that offers an array of positions and career paths, the future is bright for talented young persons with math, science, communications and technical skills. And unlike many high-tech careers that require four, six, or even eight years of college, automotive technology careers can begin after just two years of education.
“As an industry, we don’t do a very good job of promoting the occupation, and that is a national problem,” says John Putzier, CEO of the Greater Pittsburgh Automobile Dealers Association (GPADA). “Our culture currently thinks that everyone should go to college. We have lost the visibility of what is really a very good profession.”
As with any high profile career, lifelong learning and continuing education is necessary, but the simple fact is, students in automotive technology can get out into the real world sooner – and with less college debt.
“People do have to pay for an education, they also have to buy tools, and these also can be barriers to people entering the field,” adds Putzier. “When they do enter the field, it also takes a lot of time for them to build up to the level of a master technician, which is when they can potentially earn a six-figure income. It takes time and continuing education.”
The great news is that many dealers and automakers offer on-going training for technicians, which they pay for as a part of continuous job training. So once you have entered the field, the education process never stops, especially if you a secure a position at a franchised new vehicle dealer.
There are very good reasons dealers are willing to invest in new automotive technicians. According to figures recently compiled by the GPADA as a part of its annual Economic Impact of Franchised New Vehicle Dealerships on the Pittsburgh Area Economy study, the bulk of dealerships jobs are in the service department. While the average dealership in the Pittsburgh area employs about 64 people, 24 of those work in the service department, while 17 work in sales. The parts and accessories department usually has eight or nine employees, while administration employs about seven people, according to the GPADA.
“In addition, we also have a lot of people in the profession who are reaching retirement age, so that will add to the need as well,” says Putzier. “The development of the Marcellus Shale is also attracting a lot of talented people away from the automotive industry, too. So, there is a shortage of talented automotive technicians here in Western Pennsylvania.”
“I work with dealers from all over the area,” adds Dennis Baglier, president of the GPADA and Baglier Buick GMC Mazda in Butler, “every dealer I talk to has a need for qualified technicians.”
Job growth also looks strong into the foreseeable future nationwide. The U.S. Dept. of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts that the automotive repair and maintenance industry is expected to add 237,500 new jobs and have a 30 percent growth rate through 2020, making technicians one of the top 20 jobs with relatively high median earnings and the potential for significant job openings over the next decade. And with the outsourcing of jobs picking up steam – first manufacturing jobs, now computer programming, customer call-center work, and accounting services all going overseas – it should be comforting to know that automotive service and repair is fairly immune to such moves.
Jobs run the gamut from line technician to service consultant, service director, or store owner. Indeed, many technicians have gone on to own their own automotive dealerships.
There is work in parts, parts distribution and wholesaling; collision repair, painting, and damage estimating; vehicle maintenance, repair, and performance upgrades; and motorsports. There’s also the growing field of high-performance machining and rebuilding.
There is work in technical areas, training, or in management at the corporate level for national franchises, vehicle manufacturers, and private and municipal fleets. There are positions with high schools and community colleges, as well as proprietary schools, as instructors. Still other technicians find themselves moving into sales, marketing, and business management. Countless automotive aftermarket executives got their start turning wrenches, though nowadays the tool of choice is as likely to be a diagnostic computer and monitor.
In fact, so many people have started their careers in the automotive aftermarket as an auto technician that it is viewed as something of a portal career. Top-notch technicians well versed in computer diagnostics and the latest engine performance and driveabilty solutions can and do command top-dollar salaries. Pride in work, technical savvy, and craftsmanship are rewarded.
So how do you get started? With summer just around the corner, it may be a lot easier than you think.
“My advice would be to visit a dealership,” says Putzier. “Many times you can start off while you’re still in school. Dealers are always looking for people to work in the detailing shop or to move cars on the lot. These are jobs that you can take without any training, but it also exposes you to the industry, its culture and the people.
“And once you demonstrate a strong work ethic and good work habits, many dealerships will bring you under their wing. Many dealerships like to grow their own technicians, if they see someone who is a solid and capable young person.”
Once you enter the profession, you should also prepare for a lot of continuing education.
“Plan on learning continuously,” advises Karl Watson, associate professor and coordinator of the MOPAR CAP program at the Community College of Allegheny County. “Cars continuously change every year and every day. I have been in this business 45 years, and I’m still learning.”

Techs Are In Demand But Education is Demanded

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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in 2010 there were 723,400 automotive service technicians and mechanics in the United States. By 2020, the bureau projects that number will automotive techniciansneed to increase by nearly 125,000 to meet demand.  At the same time the demand for these services is growing, so are the skills required to do the jobs.

A high school diploma used to be enough to get a job as a mechanic,   especially if you had vocational training in high school. Today’s automotive technicians, however, need advanced technical training. Cars today are complex.  Master mechanics commonly face problems that would have required an engineering degree a few years ago. New powertrain technologies, hybrids, infotainment systems, electric powered vehicles and advanced engine design are just a few of the issues today’s technicians face everyday.   In fact, the average ASE certified technician has the equivalent of two years of an advanced engineering education.

Technicians also need to have good math skills.  Everyday they must apply logic to their work. Using computers and advanced diagnostic tools is only part of the process. Good technicians use their experience and problem-solving thought processes to analyze problems. Advanced diagnostic tools are as important as a wrench in fixing a repair issue.  These tools can only tell what the read-outs from the vehicle’s internal processors indicate, however.  Analyzing the problem to determine the right solution is a skill that takes training and experience.

The need for better trained technicians is occurring at the same time many high schools are cutting back on vocational programs primarily because of budget constraints.  Another reason is lack of interest by students.   In general, with the rise of social media as a primary means of socializing, interest in cars by young people has waned.  In fact,  a recent University of Michigan study reported that in 1980, 87 percent of 19-year-olds had a driver’s license. By 2010, only 70 percent had one.  This is a shame because for many of these students, a career as an auto technician can provide a solid and steady middle class income. Automotive technicians have an unemployment rate less then half of that of the general public.  This profession is predicted to be one of the fastest growing over the next 10 years.  Another advantage:  automotive repair work cannot be out sourced over seas.

Technical schools and community colleges are creating programs to fill the education gap and there is a real need for these programs.  For many young people, the training as an automotive technician can lead to a good middle class life.  The opportunities will be there in the future.  Will there be enough young techs to fill the need?

Sunday, September 14, 2014

Air Tools

                                                   Ahh the gifts of the trade ...

Trust Worthy Mechanic Shortage

USA Today: Serious shortage of skilled auto mechanics looming Thursday 30th, August 2012 / 10:16 Category News Post tags auto mechanics, automotive industry, USA Today The knowledge of a reliable mechanic is, no doubt, invaluable. Maintaining a good reputation for your work is something that often goes unappreciated, because for every honest mechanic out there, you’re defending your integrity against several others who have given mechanics a bad name. Now, take into account that younger generations are becoming less interested in the automotive field, and the future will see fewer mechanics. As disappointing as that sounds, USA Today reports that it’s happening. Rich Orbain, manager for General Motors’ Service Technical College, told USA Today that they’re finding a shortage of technicians in the near future because it’s getting very difficult to get young people interested in an automotive career. The story points out that younger generations have grown up with computers, gadgets and video games, rather than working under the hood in dad’s garage, and they’re not interested in what gives power to a hotrod or muscle car. Factor in that high schools have also had to cut automotive programs, reducing exposure to the field. USA Today says the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the nation’s demand for auto mechanics is expected to have grown about 17% from 2010 to 2020, adding 124,800 jobs, for a total of 848,200. And auto technicians earned an average of $35,790, but 10% earned more than $59,590 in 2010, the story says. Master mechanics are especially in high demand. The computer systems in today’s vehicles are complex, in addition to the powertrain technologies – hybrids, electrics and advanced clean-diesel engines – being introduced. USA Today notes that a typical car may have 20+ microprocessors working together, each running software with thousands of lines of code to control vital systems, from anti-lock brakes or the infotainment system. There are currently steps being taken to lure more students towards a career in auto mechanics. AAA said in the story that it reaches out to 900 vocational schools across the country to encourage stronger programs and more students. And instructors are teaching more about the diagnosing and troubleshooting problems by a computer, in addition to the hands-on mechanical work. “Students are still interested, but you have to go out and actively pursue them at the high schools,” Mike Garblik told USA Today. The professor of automotive technology at Sinclair Community College, said that students are being pulled in so many different directions since there are so many opportunities

Cars have changed but the Tech remains the same We Love Cars!

Thursday, August 15, 2013

THE MOST ABUSED MISSED DIAGNOSED SYSTEM ON THE CAR THE EVER SO SIMPLE SERPENTINE BELT. THIS SIMPLE UNIT CAN CAUSE DRIVE ABILITY CONCERNS A/C CONCERNS AND A MYRIAD OF PROBLEMS THAT BY MOST MECHANICS ARE MISSED WATCH AND LEARN THE COMPLEXITY OF THIS SIMPLE SYSTEM  AND HOW COMPLEX IT CAN MAKE OUR LIVES. HAVE FUN !



(THIS VIDEOS IS SPONSORED BY GATES FOR INSTRUCTIONAL PURPOSES AND I HAVE PERMISSION TO SHOW THIS VIDEO AS INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL.)

Thursday, March 14, 2013

COMPRESSED AIR CAR COOL STUFF

 THIS IS A COOL CONCEPT YOU MAY  SEE IN YOUR CAREER, SIMPLE PRACTICAL FOR CITY USAGE(GOV'T RESPONSE) HIGH PRESSURE AIR CANISTERS ARE DANGEROUS
THEY CAN EXPLODE ON IMPACT...HOW MUCH EXPLOSIVE FORCE DOES ONE GALLON OF GASOLINE HAVE?(QUIZ QUESTION) THIS WOULD BE GREAT CONCEPT IF THEY CAN GET IT TO 90 MILES( easy have the wheels runs compressors)  OR GIVE IT A BATTERY BACK UP TO RUN AN ELECTRIC PLUG IN COMPRESSOR (gov't response) "YOU'RE JUST SACRIFICING ONE TAIL PIPE FOR ANOTHER THE ELECTRIC COMPANIES POLLUTE MORE THAN ANYONE, THEY ALSO PRODUCE MORE POWER FOR LESS EMISSIONS THAN ANYONE(America anyway). JUST A COOL IDEA





COOL NEW STUFF FROM VW

AMERICA IS LOOKING FOR 50 MILES TO THE GALLON VOLKSWAGON IS SHOOTING FOR 200!!! COOL STUFF (kinda looks like an insight on steroids though) AND YOU WONDER WHY WE LOVE THIS JOB.




Sunday, November 18, 2012

TECNICIANS IN DEMAND!!

WHEN WE SAY YOUR IN DEMAND YOU ARE! NOW THINK OF THIS IN PHILLY HOW MANY MORE CARS DO WE HAVE AND HOW MANY LESS TECH'S DO WE HAVE?

QUESTOIN OF THE DAY ! WHAT WAS THE SCANNER HE USED?? (maybe worth extra credit)








 SORRY FOR THE COMMERCIAL THIS BLOG IS NON PROFIT IT'S PURPOSE IS TO HELP AND ENHANCE THE KNOWLEDGE OF OUR NEW AND UP COMING TECHS.

Saturday, June 16, 2012

FROM MECHTECH 2000

According to the internet, 14% of Americans can’t read. Unfortunately that is a real travesty. The automotive industry (and other parts of the work force) needs Technicians that can read and write proficiently in order to repair today’s cars. One of the biggest aspects of diagnostic repair is the comprehension of what is being read in order to perform an effective repair. I am from the old school when you could use a screw driver, a hammer and a pair of pliers to fix cars. These days you need a Computer and a Volt meter and an Oscilloscope and a Scan tool to repair these cars. Technology evolution has taken over and we are now entering the Jetson’s age. It is amazing how lazy we have become that now we need to push a button to place the seat back where it was when we lent the car to someone. All these cars are tricked out with what I like to call Ginger bread so we can have a great experience while driving along. Where does it go from here? Pretty soon we get in and say “Take me to work” and we snooze on the way there while the car does all the work? I don’t know about you but that scares me to death. I like listening to the engine and transmission do its thing and pay attention to potential problems that may occur and catch them before they happen, also being in control of the vehicle at all times. No snoozing for me. But one thing is for sure, we will need people who can read and comprehend what the service manual tells us along with TSB”S (Technical Service Bulletins) to repair the problems that occur and believe me they will.   I think the problem is a pride issue that people don’t want to acknowledge they need help. We all need help and those that don’t ask for it will be left behind and that’s not right. Tell someone you can’t read it’s not a shame anymore and there are more people in the same boat as you. Rise above it and ask for help and there are a lot of people out there with resources to get you going and enjoying what you do.  Trust me everybody has the ability to be the best at what they do, you just have to work hard at it and it will happen. Good Luck and Happy Motoring!

Monday, November 14, 2011

SKILLED LABOR SHORTAGE

I ADDED THIS LINK TO ALL THE NAY SAYERS, EVERYONE BLAMES THIS RECESSION ON THE HOUSING AND BANK CRISIS  BUT WHAT IF THAT WAS ONLY A SMALL PART OF IT? WHAT IF OUR ECONOMY IS CRASHING NOT FOR THE FACT OF HOUSING AND MEDIA BS, BUT WHAT IF THE PEOPLE WHOM KEPT THE COUNTRY RUNNING FINALLY RETIRED AND THERE WAS NO ONE TO REPLACE THEM???? WHAT HAPPENS TO A NATION WHEN THE YOUNG DO NOT WANT TO THE JOBS OF THE OLD THE OLD CAN NO LONGER DO THE JOBS OF THE YOUNG? THERE IS NO ONE TO KEEP THE INFRASTRUCTURE IN TACT THERE IS NO ONE TO FIX THE VEHICLES THEY ARE DRIVING OR TO FIX OR UPDATE THE ELECTRIC GRID THAT POWERS THEIR HOMES, THE GAS , THE TRANSPORTATION GRID, THE WATER ??WHAT HAPPENS ONCE EVERYONE BECOMES LAZY AND COMPLACENT? WHAT HAPPENS ONCE NO ONE FEELS GETTING DIRTY IS A WORTHY OCCUPATION?

THE ANSWER: SOCIETIES COLLAPSE!!!!!! (check out Rome several thousand years ago) ARE WE SEEING A SIMILAR FATE NOW? I AWAIT YOUR ANSWER
  WHITE SHIRTS MAY MAKE THE WORLD GO ROUND BUT ITS THE BLUE SHIRTS THAT KEEP IT SPINNING.......

Thursday, August 18, 2011

OIL CHANGES

WE DID THIS TODAY, JUST A REFRESHER !

Friday, July 22, 2011

WIRING SIZING

FOR ALL YOU PROFESSIONAL RADIO INSTALLERS!!!(dumb ass)

PURPOSE OF OIL

Thursday, July 21, 2011

LUBRICATION (cars that is )

COOLING SYSTEMS IN A NUT SHELL

NOT ALOT BUT SHOULD HELP YOU'L GET THE REST IN ENGINES!!

CHASIS TYPES

GEAR RATIOS COOL STUFF

CHECK OUT YOUR LAB BOOK PAGES AND DO PROBLEMS IN BOOK !

MICROMETERS!!! VERY IMPORTANT!!

WE WILL ALSO DO THIS IN CLASS!!

MEASURING EQUIPMENT!! FEELER GAUGES

SUCK! SQUEEZE!BANG! BLOW!

Fastners !! The world that holds it together

Sunday, July 17, 2011

PROCRASTINATION !!

WE ALL DO IT WE ARE ALL GUILTY OF IT , MAYBE THIS WILL HELP.

DREAMS AND GOALS

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GOALS AND DREAMS

CRITICAL THINKING

WE TALKED ABOUT THIS IN LENGTH

TEST TAKING

TIME MANAGEMENT

How to best maximize you time! We al suck at it but there is a way...

Realtionships While Your In School

How to maintian control when your out of control over a realtionship while you plan for your future.

INTERVEIWING FOR A JOB

CLICK THE TITLE TO WATCH VIDEO JUST GOOD COMMON SENSE JOB INTERVIEW STRADEGIES..

Thursday, February 24, 2011

World of Glass

Saw this and was just amazed it's our Sci-Fi today who would have thought ? If we can imagine it we can accomplish it ..Just click on The Title  and enjoy the ride !!!! Worst part is we'll have to fix it ..LOL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Cf7IL_eZ38

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Thursday, January 20, 2011

DVOM you may know as a DVOM

FUNNIEST THING I EVER HEARD ,YOU'LL SEE! BUT GOOD INFO !!