What qualities do you need to be a mechanic?
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What qualities do you need to be a mechanic?
You’ll need:
- the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools.
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail.
- problem-solving skills.
- the ability to work well with your hands.
- customer service skills.
- the ability to work well with others.
- knowledge of engineering science and technology.
How can I get mechanics experience?
How to become an auto mechanic with no experience
- Complete your high school education. Typically, auto mechanics hold a high school diploma or GED.
- Enroll in a training program or apprenticeship.
- Obtain certification.
- Receive state licensing.
- Build your experience.
- Become a master technician.
Is being a mechanic hard on your body?
Being an auto mechanic is an intensely physical job involving a lot of bending, twisting, and contortions. You will be working on your feet on a hard concrete floor and using your hands pretty much all day long. Your hands can really take a bruising in the job; expect arthritis.
What is your strength as a mechanic?
“One of my biggest strengths is my communication skills. I work very well with all kinds of people, and understand that everyone has different perspectives and understanding, whether it’s regarding projects and work tasks, or an issue a customer is having with their vehicle.
Why do I love being a mechanic?
Being a mechanic really hones the mechanical mind. Putting a car back together days after you take it apart is REALLY hard. The years of seeing how parts fit, and don’t fit, give mechanics a get eye for fitment. Being able to fit parts together is something that ALL mechanics get good at.
What motivates you to pursue a career as a mechanic?
Auto mechanics get asked for car advice a lot. Your knowledge can save friends and family a lot of time and money, whether or not you fix their cars for them. Your knowledge will expand over time, and putting your expertise to use is one of the many things that make this career rewarding.
Is being a mechanic fun?
If there’s one thing on which everyone looking for a job can agree, it is this: It’s a lot more fun being employed than it is being unemployed. So if being employed is fun (and it is, if you’re in the market for a job), then being a mechanic certainly gives you the opportunity to have a fun career.