Tools needed by a entry level automotive technician

[christodav]

someone only just mentioned a BFH. Yes, but seriously, you will need a rubber mallet, small sledge and engineers hammer. Spark plug sockets. Twist sockets for undoing rounded fasteners. Gloves.

Other things I thought of have been talked about already.

Chris

 

[FLRover]

Just wanted to updated.

Started my first full day today. First job was a used car inspection while I had my ID set up in the RO system after that I got a A1 service TL (I'm Jag/Rover but I won't turn down work reguardless), a LR3 with an intermitting a/c problem and started a LR4 with a voltage drain issue. So other than the used car I'm not really doing entry level work, I'm being feed the same RO's as the expirenced techs.

Thanks again for the advice on tools, I saw just today I will need more but I'm also starting on a solid foundation.

 

[RCStocker]

Do not sell off your SAE tools. That is just stupid!!!!
Yes you will use them.
The first time you buy a drill press or piece of machinery or old lathe you will need them.
I have 81 machines and 85 percent of them are SAE bolts and nuts. Many lawnmowers have SAE and the list goes on. Construction bolts are almost always SAE. My drafting tables are all SAE. I even have 3 old tractors that are all SAE.

Once you own a tool never sell it.

As a contractor I have seen so many men get laid off and the first thing they do is sell their tools. Then they can't get a job because they do not have any tools.

When you are in construction a day seldom goes by without someone hitting you up for a job. I asked everyone wanting a job if they brought their tools with them. If the didn't I told them I didn't have any work at the moment. If they did I gave them a shot for several days. I always had cash in the truck. Most did not work out and when I told them there was no more work I paid them in cash. I never go them on the books. I was not going to pay unemployment to a dumb ***. If you are good at what you do you will always have a job. It might not be what you want to do but you will find work even if it is on the side.

Never sell your tools. Sell them if you get better ones but don't sell them until you have basic back ups stashed away.


Take my toe nail but don't take my tools. LOL

 

[srmofo]

Just wanted to updated.

Started my first full day today. First job was a used car inspection while I had my ID set up in the RO system after that I got a A1 service TL (I'm Jag/Rover but I won't turn down work reguardless), a LR3 with an intermitting a/c problem and started a LR4 with a voltage drain issue. So other than the used car I'm not really doing entry level work, I'm being feed the same RO's as the expirenced techs.

Thanks again for the advice on tools, I saw just today I will need more but I'm also starting on a solid foundation.

sink or swim. Welcome to the real world. Dont be afraid to ask opinions of the other techs when you get stuck, but make sure you return the favors to them when you have the chance or you might find them unwilling to hold your hand in the future. Basically help them out with whatever they need (when you dont have work) and stay off your damn cell phone.

Dont be surprised when you hear the nicknames for UTI graduates. The FNG always gets his balls busted, its a rite of passage.

 

[FLRover]

So far I'm at book time so just need to get faster. I spend more time trying to find stuff than I do working on the cars themself. Once I'm fimiliar with the shop I will be able to start beating book time. I prefer sink or swim, I didn't sign up to be a lube tech.

 

[Murphy4570]

sink or swim. Welcome to the real world. Dont be afraid to ask opinions of the other techs when you get stuck, but make sure you return the favors to them when you have the chance or you might find them unwilling to hold your hand in the future. Basically help them out with whatever they need (when you dont have work) and stay off your damn cell phone.

Dont be surprised when you hear the nicknames for UTI graduates. The FNG always gets his balls busted, its a rite of passage.

Urinary Tract Infection comes to mind....

 

[FLRover]

Untrained idiot

 

[Gil_MKiii]

Lol, I think you, like many of us that have been there, should ask around and get a feel for the info guys give you. If your young, some of the older guys might feel aprehensive the first couple of months your there. But don't be discouraged by that. Try to stick to the foreman or team leader, depending on your dealers set up. Ask the guys what tools, aside from the general sockets and wrenches, what tools they use alot. Don't let yourself get taken advantage of. Good luck and welcome to the darkside of the moon.