STARTING OUT AS A NEW MECHANIC - FIRST HAND INTERVIEW
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- Here to interview the newest mechanic to our dealership team. Also giving the viewers a first hand look into the thoughts of a new mechanic in the industry and what to expect.
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The Duramax:
7" BDS suspension lift spec'd out with...standard knuckles, upgraded fox shocks, dual steering stabilizers, rear drive shaft carrier spacer, Recoil Traction Bars.
Fuel Rampage wheels 22x12 -44 offset
Nitto Ridgegrapplers 37x13.5
2" Rear wheel spacers
MBRP 4" exhaust
Raptor Bedliner Paint job
7" Custom Exhaust tip by DCS Custom Fab
Rugged Ridge Rear Inner Fender Liners
All LED lighting
PPE Stage 3 Tie Rod Ends
PPE 2" up pipes
ProFab Performance Manifolds
XDP EGR Delete
XDP Intake heater Grid delete
Custom EFI Live Tuning
Transgo Jr. Shift Kit
Airdog 2 4G 165 Lift Pump
Deviant Race Parts Fuel Sump Kit
PPE Race Fuel Valve
Ryans Diesel Service 68mm Race Series Turbo (OLD)
Comp cams valve springs and retainers
ARP Head Studs
60 over injectors with Bosch nozzles by Bitterroot Diesel Porformance
PPE Dual Fueler Pump setup
HSP full intake and piping bundle kit
Custom oil catch can
Build Transfer case by Kodiak Trucks
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“Buy cheap tools until you know what you really need from that too, then buy the best version you can afford”- Adam Savage. Been a tech for a few years and this is one of the best tool buying philosophies I could recommend to someone starting off. Basically buy cheap, like from harbor freight, and if you use that tool enough to break it, then it’s worth buying a better quality, more expensive version of it. You’d be amazed at how many cheap tools you can get away with using for years without issue.
if i open my socket set upside down everything falls out. Still not bothered by it
i say buy everything youll think youll need from harbor freight then buy the whole milwaukee line up
I'm 28 and I'm just getting started as a mechanic. I found a great opportunity where they are training from almost zero knowledge about cars. They hired me because I'm a fast learner.
Craig Land- I’m 29 and don’t know much but am willing to learn , your scenario is a dream to me
I’m 23 and I know fuck all but want to start my career, just waiting for someone to hire me for me to get my foot in the door
@@Neil542 same !!
I’m 28 and going back to college to get my foot in the door
22, this moths I'll start my automotive technician studies, keep it up
I started out in the detail bay at our shop. Lasted 3 weeks and moved to lube tech. 7 months later I'm moving up learning something new every day and loving my job more than ever! Best career choice I've ever made!
Well hopefully you don't live in rust central.
I just got a new apprenticeship as a mechanic. Not gonna lie, I am very nervous but also excited. Im coming from working at the grocery store to an apprentice mechanic. Couldn’t be more grateful!
Wassup man I plan on being an apprenticeship too soon , what they got you doing? And how much you getting paid??
I’m in the same boat how’s it been working for ya?
@@JaserCM If from Canada (Ontario to be more specific) starting off, you will probably be making roughly $17 an hour which is $1.50 above the $15.50 minimum wage
@@benhogle31 My pre-apprenticeship of mechanic program is going to start this week, I want to hear from you guys. What are your suggestions and advices. I am new in This field.
Thanks in advance
@@benhogle31how was your first day
That tool cabinet behind you is a monster lol, i think its actually bigger than my whole tool shed
@uhチュンチュンマル well said bro
It’s def worth* more than my car
Cabinets don't fix cars.... The tools do!!
I was a mechanic 10 years before I ever worked in a shop. I changed engines, transmissions, ect in and out junkyards from late 90s to present. When I finally started actually working in a shop in 2010 I asked a senior tech who was a master tech with L1 if he could give me any advice, he's looked at me and with a serious tone he said RUN !!! i didnt know what to make of it at the time i thought he must of just been burnt out tired and old, but after being a tech working in shops over 10 years I then realized exactly what he was trying to say. GOOD LUCK .......
What was he trying to say ?
@@sikkotee2187 to not work for a shop
Same here! Started in 93, all in, good attitude et. The senior techs all said don't do this to yourself! Should have listened. If possible, working for yourself is the way to go.
Went to college and nearly graduated top of my class for this trade, worked 9 months in a shop, and unfortunately I required surgery from a cyst and kept me out for 2 months, 1 month later I was laid off due to shortage of work, 2 days later my position was advertised. I was heartbroken and devastated I gave 110% every day I was there, no offence to the other techs but i one journeyman told me I need to work on my people skills but honestly I only wanted to work and ask for help when I needed not to hang out. I miss that job sometimes but I felt like the place I was at killed my dream now I’m in a different career path
Been working at a dodge dealership for 3 weeks now as a automotive tech helper. I've done two head jobs on 3.6 wranglers a cam job on a 5.7 Chrysler 300 and two motor replacements. One in a wrangler 2.0 turbo and a Chrysler Pacifica with a 3.6. It has been an experience to say the least haha no prior Training besides working in plants on equipment and working on my own cars and friends cars. So far I enjoy it though!
Sounds like a crazy full month!
I have my own mobile mechanic business because no shop will take me because I don't have thousands of dollars worth of tools. I have a 42" craftsman tool box on wheels and another smaller box with it. So I started my own business.
Unorganized Tech (+) Toolbox Widget = Organized Tech
Organized Tech = Busy and Rich Tech
Just landed a job at a tire and lube shop, it was super nervous cuz I knew next to nothing except really about changing my own oil. I was nervous they were going to just throw me to the wolves and yell but they've been real chill and happy to teach
How’s it going.. I’m thinking of become a auto tech/mechanic… how is the pay and is it fun
I'm 27 and got hired with little knowledge of cars but I have more knowledge on physical tech hardware. So this video is very helpful and I carry a book on cars.
I just got my first dealership job after several years of working in franchise shops and mom and pop stops. I start at Toyota Friday :)
Always nice to get along with the employees you work with
Coming from a BMW dealership I can tell you I use Snap on but our best tech has zero Snap on gear and he's by far the best tech we have, You make the tools the tools don't make you.
I started out at peterbilt has a lube tech last December, now I'm doing a long block overhaul on a paccar mx13 less then a year later.
Im sorry lmao i hate mx13's
@@gradoisx2348 we use them in Europe in DAF trucks, very quiet engines!
I remember my first snap-on ratchet was a 3/8 long handle flex head I was so proud of it lol 20k+ later I still am not that close to having everything I want
I finish tech school in 3 months. Looking for a place that’ll take an entry level guy with all school and no shop experience. Im subscribing now. That insight would be helpful!
They will
Your classroom hours are experience ;). Also how did it go?
Congrats on your new adventure in your career. Sounds like Kyle and the crew will be great mentors. Good luck and happy wrenching.
Its good to see a bloke that's nearly my age getting into it. I'm 34 years old and 4 weeks into a mechanic apprenticeship and dropping 3k on an sp tool kit tomorrow.
How is that going? I'm inexperienced and looking to make a career change at 33.
@@Nick-dq6en yeh its really good , couldn't be happier tbh
Whats the pay as an apprentice?
@@JJHerring depends on the state/country and where you’re working it could be as low as 15$ and up to 20$ I think
@@Nick-dq6en Research this trade before commiting....There is a huge shortage of techs for a good reason (esp dealerships) If you can, get into an electrical apprenticeship gig. Hvac is a close second.
Can you do a video with someone who doesn’t have any automotive background like just decided it was something they wanted to do and went for it. Personally I’ve always been the guy who changes my own oil and I fix anything small that breaks I don’t know much yet about cars other then the super basic stuff but I just started as a lube tech and I love it changing oil pulling filters, tire rotations, the occasional walk over to someone else’s bay to learn about what they do and what they are working on
If I have the chance I sure will
This was me almost a year ago, almost a second year apprentice now in a private shop!
That was also me.. I had zero experience other than fixing my own cars and truck because I couldn't afford to pay someone. I walked into a mom and pop shop one day and asked if they were hiring. The old man who owned it had been there for 40 years and he took me in based on my attitude that first day. I told him I am a hard worker and wanting to learn. He taught me everything I know, put me on a timing chain job with him that first week.. Now I do everything you can imagine. You just have to hop right in and do the best job you can. I'm forever grateful to that old man for taking a gamble on me...
Mctig Mctiggy the place I work is full of people who actually seem to enjoy there jobs we even have two guys in there 50s tearing out and replacing engines both always talking about how they enjoy it haha I think it really depends on the garage and the people plus the machinery to support mechanics is improving left and right man lifts are better jacks are better and there are plenty of back saving tips to be learned from the older guys it sounds like you just don’t enjoy the job and that’s cool but that’s not everyone
Mctig Mctiggy I’m a young guy with zero experience and no kids so for me it’s a great job maybe not for a guy with a family to take care of but it’s good for me mostly because I enjoy the work and the pay seems reasonable so I’ll give it a few years
John look into those new icon tools that are coming out at a reasonable price tell him to start doing videos on them since he likes harbor freight then he could give us a real honest opinion it’s un biased
I am a lube tech at a Chrysler jeep dodge dealership and I have to say it's pretty nice but I also do brakes and sometimes big work
Hey 2 years later hoping I get a reply back haha, but I’m about to go to uti make some use of this GI bill, they got a Ford program that I’m also going to do. Currently working in sales at a dealership, how rough is the pay based on your experience entering a dealership being a quick line tech?
Dudes got a good attitude he will go places.... I’m not a new tech i was out of the field for a bit got back into it started at a small Hyundai dealership my pay and the work I was doing plateaued so I decided to move to a privately owned shop where I’m gonna work on a little of everything I start later in the month and I’m so Nervous it’s the same Field but it’s also different so I definitely feel like a new tech
You'll manage man. It's always nuts and bolts. I totally understand that nervous feeling tho. Good luck bro!
Christopher Young thanks man I appreciate that a lot!
I got a interview working at a truck and coach mechanic!! Super nervous but can’t wait
Harbour freight/husky how i started went from them to snap on still use my husky tools
I just moved up from a harbor freight set to a kobalt. From my limited experience with it it is pretty good
I started as a new tech, I had no training from anybody and no one wanted to help me with anything. I broke a bolt 🔩 on a motorcycle fork leg and the amount of shit I got for that one mistake was unbelievable. I then had a valve snap on a tyre, and again the shit I got was ridiculous.
I left 2 weeks after and that was that.
Never again.
I'm in the same situation. I started as a quick lube for a chrysler dealership for 2 years than one month ago I became an apprentice. First week I was pulling a dpf off a diesel truck basically by my self, and pulled a transmission by myself in the 2nd or 3rd week. Also I cannot stand this one coworker as he is an asshole. I put my two weeks in yesterday. Just wished I could work side by side with a tech for a little while. I was by myself very slow stressful
I just watched McBake's videos last night. Seems like he has the necessary commitment. I actually started out a similar way. I was a manager in the Sears tool department and when they brought in a new store manager I couldn't stand being micro managed so I talked to my buddy that ran the auto center about moving down there. We got a 20% discount but I found out about the harbor freight across the street and got most of my stuff there. Some was total crap but other things like the hose pliers you mentioned are still going strong.
I started as an independent general mechanic after I got out of community college. Learned under a great mechanic with 30+yrs of experience.
I left because I felt I wasn't getting paid enough. Ended up working at an Amazon warehouse due to the pandemic and now, I'm back to being a mechanic, now at a dealership and appreciative of a new opportunity because working for Amazon is absolutely soul crushing
How the pay now… are you able to maintain a good life… and are you happy with the job… just wondering because I hear a lot of bad things about this career but I want to get into it
Going from sales to mechanics got to be alot more fun then sales
Your driver's license is the most powerful tool you can have in your possession....or end up working in bad shops not being paid diddly shit as a result....
I started as a heavy tech at a Chrysler dealer when I was 21...did it for 6 years. It was like working in a soap opera. Techs stab each other in the back for work every chance they get. And make no mistake, lube techs are the shop bitch and EVERYONE is gonna talk shit about them. Not one of our lube techs lasted more than 6 months. I made the switch to transmission test engineer...I'll never even think about going back to a dealer. Now my tools stay at my shop at home.
Super excited for you Mic Baker! Can’t wait to see your opinion on that box as it’s something I’ve been looking at for the past month, just haven’t pulled the trigger yet.
I like the fact that when I started in a Freightliner/western star dealership here in canada of course I did oil changes and grease on trucks for a whilebut 1 year later im doing troubleshooting for aftertreatment; electronics. Even engines it is all in the attitude and you will to go furthers! And orga nised toolbox makes life easyer
Instead of NEWBIE, call it LUBIE? .😁
May I suggest TEKTON?
Good luck and welcome to the club...
Hey man, this is an honest question and not a gimmick at all. I know how tough it can be to buy quality tools to start out.. I currently have a TON of extra tools laying around that i wouldn't mind sending this guy to help him. Some stuff like Tekton, Gearwrench, Kobalt.. I have an old SnapOn 3/8 impact i would give him as well. I dont use this stuff as im always buying new things that i DONT need lmao. How can i get in contact with him? Like i said im not looking to sell the stuff, i truly would enjoy helping a new mechanic out and watching him progress. Let me know, thanks!
Being a new Mechanic - Shop/Boss Suppling the Tools = HUGE TAX WRITE OFFS!!!!!! :)
i worked hands on. basically they give you cars and trucks and you keep fixing them till they understand your mechanically abilities and you grow over time.
Tool box and mechanic are two different things!
I went from a portor to tech and love it but the only problem is no traning just have to figure it out on my own
That everyday hit hard
As a result of hard work in a transmission shop I am now on a very nice vacation here with my family celebrating my kid's 11th birthday!!!! As a result of working my fuckin ass off!!!!
Oh and I now own a matco 4s toolbox full of tools that took me years to buy. I am going to get the hutch for it next....
Just got the interview for tomorrow wish me luck guys
I got my first day as a tech on Wednesday and this really helped
I’m a bargain shopper as well love pawn shops,flea markets and tool auctions that’s where most of my tools come from
I'm diving headfirst into the industry with zero schooling all hands on experience. What are the odds I ever land a job but still be able to work my way up?
I’d say pretty good odds. Schooling isn’t everything, the drive to learn and better your career is where it’s at.
@@RustbeltMechanic should I go for a dealer or a chain like Firestone at first or a local shop?
You've got yourself a new sub Mic Baker I like your attitude 🤙
When should we expect to see his Toolbox Tour?????
Probably in a week or so. It will be delivered to the shop tomorrow and I will make a video of assembly. After I get tools on it I will do a tour.
@@McBake cool
@@McBake Should've named it LubeMaster or MasterMic , MasterBaker (Bater) LMFAO!! ROTFLMAO!!
Just wanna throw a shout out to Michael Baker I baught my first brand new vehicle from him this year and my total experience was awsome he treated me with respect and went the extra mile if he is a tenth as good as working on the cars vs treating his customers right He has a bright future in mechanics thanks agian!! Mike!!
Thanks for the shout out. It always makes me smile seeing you drive around the neighborhood
Love you guys
I’m thinking about going to a Toyota dealership that is hiring for apprenticeship. I want to try it out , but I’m confused on the skill level that one has when coming into the automotive industry. I know i have a passion for cars , but have no mechanic experience other than watching UA-cam videos and replacing parts on my truck. I know I’m motivated to learn though.
Would this be enough to give it a try?
Hell yeah. I don’t have any official experience and I got hired the same day. You’ll no doubt start as a lube tech but you’ll be able to work your way up. Just send it. That’s what I did and my first day is tomorrow Monday August 23rd 2021.
How di it whent?
@@PDPIE1029
Let's get an entire day from a gopro head mount. That would be so cool. Not many people do that
As a new tech. Do not rush buying all tools. Slowly accumulate. Do not rush to get in debt lmao. Like he said try to find good bargains. Buy quality and it’ll last forever. Goodluck.
'new mechanic' - i've been working all my life on cars
I have a 1/2 pittsburgh pro it's 17 inch or 15 I don't remember the size but anyways I use for oil changes and brake jobs (just pads and rotors) I had it sense January it hasn't broken yet.
Greenhorn mechanic is a perfect name
I still use my pneumatic tools to my battery tools most days. Force of habit but it's not a bad thing to have air powered tools. I feel like new techs feel like if they don't have cordless tools they aren't going to be able to do the job. Which is far from the truth
I use a aircat 1055-TH everyday for everything. Pneumatic 1/2 minis are beautiful things
LOL I just filmed a little bit of that 80 inch cabinet with the locker and hutch for 1100 at HD this week.
I don't have much repair experience. Mostly break pad and rotor replacement along with oil changes and transmission servicing. I have replaced a few suspension parts on my vehicle but that is the most experience I have. I am now in a technical school learning about diagnosis. Once I finished schooling, is there any advice you can give for getting a job when it comes to people who didn't grow up doing this?
Go to the pawn shops every payday. You can pick up tools dirt cheap.
Never be a mechanic at a shop that has a racetruck unless the fungus that tries to make it go fast has a machine shop otherwise expect all your benefits and holiday bonuses to be pissed away.
Love you're box I have the same one but mine is white with blue trim. ❤
I’m going to start my job this week as a mechanic what’s some thing I should know before I start
There is alot of good tools at harbor freight brake it once replace it break it twice replace it with a different brand
Started as lube tech doing brakes about 6 months ago myself. Wish would have left backyard sooner enjoy it
I just wish I could have gotten into it before meeting my wife lol
I’d love to see how he is doing now
He’s still there at the dealership
I subscribed to his channel. Just call him The Harbor Freight King.
My pre-apprenticeship of mechanic program is going to start this week, I want to hear from you guys. What are your suggestions and advices. I am new in This field.
Thanks in advance
You are doing it right. When I started getting upgrades on tools I would get from online people estate sales and pawn shops. I have also got grate deals from my snap on .
Hell of a show as all ways. Love it here. From the uk 🇬🇧 👍
What's more reliable and durable between the 07-14 Surburbans,Yukon XL or Escalade????
Canadian Tire amd home hardware mastercraft and husky, then got lots of matco and snap on, some mac my first toolbox was a homak from Costco lol
1991 graduated from tech school with for the time was a large amount of school and tool debt to only be able to lend a lube tech job that paid 6.10 an hour my min monthly payment for tools and school was 365 a month needless to say after 1 year I left the field as I had to sell most of my diag tools that where collecting dust aside from some side work but that barely kept up the updates on the diag tool today I do have a great tool box that rival those in the profession but I do not do anything but my own stuff and for friends but could never go back into the field professionally. My day work is far better pay wise but definitely not as gratifying to me. I still love turning wrenches unfortunately 140k is not a likely income for the largest group in this field. As I stated my day professional life is largely ungratifying to me.
I have been doing this for 36 years. One piece of advice is don't allow yourself to get pigeon holed into one specialized area that doesn't gain you experience to diversify your knowledge. Feed your head.
what are your thoughts about a lifetime warranty (Huskey, Tekton, and craftsman) hand tools?
hate being a mechanic, shit pay, shit customers, shit conditions and in general a shit trade. Avoid if possible.
Can you elaborate?
Shit attitude lol
Should i go to school for a specific dealership or just go to a regular automotive trade school?
sunex makes quality stuff. I have most of the socket sets, deep, shallow and swivels. they are very affordable and the sets are very complete. imo comparable to snap-on and the like. I'm a 17 year tech, ase master tech, honda master tech and almost mazda master tech. also I'm rough on my tools
Sunex does make some good stuff, I actually told McBake to check them out the other day
@@RustbeltMechanic cool man. amazon have good prices on the kits. you can get a full 3/8 metric set with shallow,deep and swivels for around 125 bucks. that from snapon would be close to 1000 I bet. I tell all the new kids the same thing. dont go in debt to the tool truck for basics. usually for specially tools go on the truck and everything else shop around. especially if they dont stay in the business for whatever reason. cool channel by the way, I just found it not too long ago and have been checking your vids out. quality content!
The good old days when harbor freight actually had coupons ☠️
The Milwaukee box is a better more durable box vs the husky as it is nice at first but wears out quickly I have one at my shop and I have a Milwaukee at the house and it’s definitely the better one
Worried I won’t be fast enough when I finish school
It can be a tough way to make money.
He's wearing the right hat! Mopar all day
Asap Rulers. “If you own a Mopar you need a tow bar.” Lol just messing with ya.
Mopar or no car
Shake n bake!!
Man question how hard is it get a job for a rookie my main goal since I was 5 has been driving trucks but had tbi traumatic brain injury so have epilepsy so going to the next best thing automotive then desisl automotive
I think in most countries you have to buy your own tools, we all do here in the UK anyway. And we get paid a shit ton less than you guys in the states
Is it bad I’m boutta start working as a mech assistant and only bring a socket wrench set some pliers and headlamp?
How di it whent??
@@avalos7902goot.
Doesn't have much experience, starts talking about working on his own vehicles before he was legally able the drive them. And then rebuilding engines. That is more than basic knowledge, and way more than I knew about vehicles when I started an automotive program at 36.
Call your channel "Bustin Rusty Nutz)!
I got a name for ya. New Lewb boi. You're welcome.
Making and baking Garage
I got lucky and received a bunch of hand me down tools from old techs at the shop I started at. However/
BE AWARE: a lot of shops, specifically dealerships will try and keep you as a lube tech FOREVER if they think you’re reliable and trustworthy. It’s hard to find a lube tech that can show up to work or even pass a drug test. That’s bad news if you want to move up. It happened to me. You’ve got to really push hard sometimes to get that apprenticeship or spot as a line tech. I was finally in my bosses office several times a week for a couple months before he gave in and promoted me to used car recon. That was after a YEAR of boring oil changes.
Don’t waste time!
If you want to be a mechanic do it on big rigs
Great video Kyle
HI, how much are first apprentices making?
Needs more Captain Ron!!! Bring back Captain Ron!!!! Lol. Welcome to the fam, McBake!
Commenting for the algorithm
Get him some tats and facial hair- he'll fit right in!
😂😂🤘🏻
Burpin and fartin would add a nice accessory
Home Depot has a sweet medium size box with a nice stainless steel top. To me it looks like a good starter box