Mr Paulls Auto Tech Blog
Enhanced learning and communication for students to meet and share ideas to become successful in the automotive industry. With links updates and online additional training, schedules will be posted for a full interactive experience to help you pass and become successful in our industry.
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)
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Monday, May 30, 2016
Pa Workforce and what they think of the new work force
Thursday, March 31, 2016
who's gonna fix it?
World of Glass Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Cf7IL_eZ38
Friday, May 8, 2015
Does an Automotive Tencician Really Exist Anymore?
CUSTOMER'S CONCERN: MIL ON Car drives fine.
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
Comments Email Print"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
April 10, 2014 5:00 AMIf 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
Brought to you by AASAA 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
Trust Worthy Mechanic Shortage
Thursday, August 15, 2013
(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
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
Sunday, November 18, 2012
TECNICIANS IN DEMAND!!
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
Monday, November 14, 2011
SKILLED LABOR SHORTAGE
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
Friday, July 22, 2011
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Realtionships While Your In School
INTERVEIWING FOR A JOB
Thursday, February 24, 2011
World of Glass
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Cf7IL_eZ38