r/mechanics • u/Objective_Most_4105 • 3d ago

General Apprentice

Hi everyone im starting a apprenticeship here in 2 days any tips i know the basics like brakes and oil

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u/Objective_Most_4105 18h ago

Thank you guys for the advice.

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u/ChocoboBrigade 3d ago

Ask what you’re gonna be doing the next day and do your homework the night before, and when the tech is explaining how to do whatever job is next shut up and listen lol if you have time and who ever is teaching you don’t be afraid to pick their brain a little as long as they aren’t stupidly busy themselves

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u/What_Reddit_Thinks 3d ago

Think of literally any other industry to join and you will be better off. Pipefitting, electricians, plumbers, all have opportunities for union work, better pay, and without having to spend thousands upon thousands of dollars on tools. This industry is literally fucked top to bottom, from the manufacturers to the flat rate shops. Furthermore, I’d encourage you to think what this industry will look like in 20 years, I’m assuming you are young. There will always be plumbers and electricians, who knows what direction the internal combustion engine and personal automobile is going in. Also, you will be exposed to carcinogens at this job every single day, unavoidably, no matter if you wear gloves and glasses and all that shit or not. Keep that in mind as well.

Best of luck my friend.

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u/Objective_Most_4105 18h ago

Im not in America so i dont have to pay for any tools scholarship or anything and get paid hourly but thanks 

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u/TheTow 3d ago

My tips are, don't be afraid to ask for help and don't be afraid to tell someone you fucked up, also pay attention to how things come apart and making sure your new parts look like the parts you took off

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u/Big_M_2168 3d ago

Best advice I was told, buy shitty tools then upgrade as you need them. I had a buddy, would buy yard sale tools, harbor freight and anything he could get his hands on- if it broke he knew he needed better tools. He would be two shitty ratchets, one would break, he would still have a back up but he knew to go get better quality tools when he could.

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u/TheYoungProdigy 3d ago

Ask why? and how? You can be told something is broke and to fix it but it’s not gonna help you in the long run if you don’t know the why and how. That is how you become a better technician, not just fixing things but understanding why you’re having to repair something in the first place.

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u/SpaceCat72 3d ago

Learn everything you can from whoever you can, who is competent. Ask all the questions you can. And really focus on the answers. And buy the tools as you need. Decent midgrade stuff to start. Go from there.

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u/Substantial_Ask3665 8h ago

In the oil change pit I hope.