Mechanical carrier

[WhiteSv6Ute]

Hi guys i was wondering what experience is needed to work at a performance shop? i would really like to change jobs in something in the lines of that and would like to know if you would need to be a mechanic first or could you get a apprenticship at one of the shopd or would i need to be a mechanic and then apply at a performance shop, just a idea at the moment but im not happy with my job currently and would like to change to something i enjoy alot more and would make my life in general a lot happier

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated or knowledge if you work in this kind of industry.

 

[ari666]

why dont you contact a speed shop?

 

[Trayner]

Well Im guessing they would more favour someone that actually knows about engines.

 

[Ian Johnston]

What is your current job? Do you have any mechanical knowledge?

 

[Kiddo]

If you're 21+, you'll have a horrible time finding a mechanical apprenticeship in north qld. I'd suggest getting you're cert III from tafe, and take it from there. Its an easy way to get a big toe in the industry.

 

[someguy360]

The ability to spell career will help too.

You will not be able to walk straight into a performance workshop without several years experience, nobody is going to trust you to fit a $20,000 motor into a car with minimal knowledge....If I was paying speed shop/performance shop hourly rates I certainly wouldn't want the 20 something year old apprentice working on my car.

You will need to do your Cert III at tafe or an apprenticeship and work your way up, once you are a fully qualified mechanic then you can start looking for specialist positions like speed shops, trans shops, diff shops etc.

 

[Pollushon]

The ability to spell career will help too.

I thought this thread was about planetary gear principles.

 

[Tasmaniak]

Hi guys i was wondering what experience is needed to work at a performance shop? i would really like to change jobs in something in the lines of that and would like to know if you would need to be a mechanic first or could you get a apprenticship at one of the shopd or would i need to be a mechanic and then apply at a performance shop, just a idea at the moment but im not happy with my job currently and would like to change to something i enjoy alot more and would make my life in general a lot happier

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated or knowledge if you work in this kind of industry.

I can't offer a lot of insight into speed shops and the like but I can tell you from a higher end car audio/entertainment POV. As our trade is largely unregulated, anyone can call themselves a fitter. Some experience is not always better than no experience either.

As an installer, I have a set way of doing things and I expect those working with me to do the same. If I had two resumes in front of me.. one from an autobarn fitter (just picking a speedy fitting store) and one from a no professional experience but wants to demonstrate what he has got kid. I'm probably going to call in the no experience guy and throw him on the floor and see what he can learn in those few days if he shows any aptitude I'll hire him. I can meld his skills to work with mine.... I know what the Autobarn guy can do... He can swap stuff and thats probably where it's going to end. Plus, he won't change his habits and in a higher end shop, that won't work.

 

[ari666]

The ability to spell career will help too..

i was going to comment on his spelling, but truth be told, it really isnt a prerequisite in this trade. all he needs to know is motas. remember:

lets be honest:

a. the automotive mechanical trade is the lowest paid of all trades
b. we do it for love
iii. a group of monkeys could do what we do with better results
d. most speed shops i know of have hired their lads from meeting them at the drags/working with them in previous shops/being related to other speed shop guys
5. being able to "talk the talk" is what will get you sales. regardless of whether youre selling 5 buck energy saving lightbulbs or 5 grand superchargers, if you cant front up with a sales pitch youre gonna get drowned. and if OP cant even grow the pair he needs to walk up to a speed shop with his CV, then he is doomed to fail. no wonder he hates his job.
7. grow a pair
8. grow a pair
9. grow a pair
10. grow a pair.


are we getting the general gist of what im saying?

 

[Kinng]

are we getting the general gist of what im saying?

BYO ballsack?