Mechanic Apprentice?

[Stealth13]

I have finished high school and am wondering the best way to go about becoming a automotive mechanic. Is there any shops that will take you without having any certificates and train you, or would I have to take a program at sait or somewhere? Thanks in advance.

[dooman24]

heninger toyota are hiring quick lubes
our dealer ship are pretty good for moving up people that works hard.

i started there and now i'm at 3rd year.

give them a call
403-214-2500

[88jbody]

you have 2 options that will get you in the door.

1. start as lube tech, after a year most places will apprentice you.

2. take the program at sait that when done you have your first 2 years done of schooling and only need to get the hours, and this way you only go back to school twice to finish your licence

there are someplace that will hire you on as an apprentice right off but very very rare.

[RickDaTuner]

Get a job with either FORD or GM, FORD has the ASSET program which a fast track to get your license, GM has the same thing but its called ASSEP, believe it or not FORD has some of the best technician training in the industry.

The program is a partnership with SAIT in which you get all your training done in 2 years, including all the shop hours needed. Now getting enrolled in those programs can be kinda hard since most of they guys there are second and third year lube guys who have finally been asked to start their apprenticeship, but most will tell you its worth it.
Also with FORD you graduate with all your specialties, allowing you to receive a cut above the rest.:thumbsup:

[Stealth13]

How much does the lube position start at until you can start the apprenctice?

[88jbody]

Originally posted by Stealth13
How much does the lube position start at until you can start the apprenctice?
depending on the shop you will see about 12/hr or so

[TomcoPDR]

Most the time free oil change benefits too

[DRKM]

Forget light duty. Try a heavy duty shop. The pay is better, Start around 15-18, and you make more money as a journeyman.

[88jbody]

licenced light duty about 30/hr
heavy duty an extra 10/hr or so

[Stealth13]

So would it be a better idea to do the sait program then? 12/hour for changing oil is less then I get at home depot :rolleyes: Also wouldn't it be more fun to be a light mechanic as your work on normal cars as opposed to semi's?

[lauphman]

try it out first as lube tech or helper around a shop i would hate to finish years of schooling get signed on as a apprentice and hate it after ive done the schooling

[RedCivic]

there is some shop that willing to train people and sending them to school, you just gotta look around. try applying to our shop heavyduty mechanic, they're willing to train people. :thumbsup:

[Stealth13]

Anywhere else? Still can't find one.

[88jbody]

hard to get into anything more then lube at most shops with no experiance or schooling.

1st year aprentices were making 16 or 17/hr at crowfoot dodge when I was there.

[CelicaST-162]

In my honest opinion, I would start off as a lube tech at a dealer of your preference if you plan on building a career there then it's perfect. Get hired and work hard you have to prove that you are worthy of them signing you on as an apprentice. Working as an apprentice is better because you gain invaluable experience that you can apply when you get to school.

[Stealth13]

Okay thanks.

[Stealth13]

Anyone know of any dealers with a entry level position opening? Is toyota still looking?

[ACURA44]

our dealership may be looking for a lube guy soon it wouldent hurt to drop off a resume as far as pay i dont know what they would start you at but its still a foot in the door as far as apprentice goes its a standard pay scale at all shope you will get paid a % of jernyman rate 1st year 55% 2nd 70% 3rd 80% 4th 90% pm me for any info you may need