How Technicians Can Prepare for Their Job Search
Looking for a new job is overwhelming. Even though nearly every shop and dealership is hiring for technicians, it’s still time-consuming and difficult to find a good job at the right shop. From updating your resume to negotiating pay and everything in between, this article walks you through how technicians
Leading with Shop Values
Bruce Spencer, Owner of Walt Eger’s Service Center, shares his journey from corporate life to shop ownership. He emphasizes the importance of hiring a COO, living by the shop's values, fostering friendly competition among technicians, and maintaining the right level of profit transparency with his team. Watch the Full Episode
Maximizing Efficiency in Parts and Service Operations: Insights from PartsEdge
For technicians, time is money—quite literally. Most technicians are paid by labor hours, and fixed operations revolve around selling those hours. Therefore, saving time in daily operations leads to a smoother workflow, more efficient processes, and, ultimately, increased profitability. The Importance of Efficiency and Accuracy Efficiency in parts and service
Diesel Mechanics: How Shops Can Recruit & Hire Top Technicians
Trying to recruit diesel mechanics? It’s tough out there. Nearly every shop is looking for qualified diesel technicians and standing out on job boards is not easy. But it’s not impossible to attract and hire diesel technicians, and we’re here to give you some helpful tips. Understanding Diesel Technicians First
How Walser Supports & Empowers Technicians
Derek Thompson, an ASE World Class Toyota Technician at Walser Toyota, walks us through how Walser has prioritized their technicians, the expansion of their new shop, and how Derek has maintained his most important tool—his body—throughout his years as a technician. Watch the Full Episode <span; Show Notes About Our
Automotive Technician Resume Tips + Template
Crafting an automotive technician resume is essential to landing the right job at a great shop. A resume is more than a list of jobs and skills. It’s often the first impression a potential employer will have of you. And if that resume is a mess, they probably aren’t going
10+ Best Technician Recruiting Practices—Even When Your Shop’s Fully Staffed
If your shop is fully staffed with technicians, consider yourself one of the lucky ones. However, good technicians are hard to come by and it takes time to find a technician that’s a good fit for your shop. As a shop owner or manager, you should always be prepared for
100 Years of Milwaukee Tool
Ryan Mack, Group Project Manager, walks us through 100 years of Milwaukee Tool—from the fresh beginnings in Wisconsin, to cordless tools getting the attention of technicians, to the massive brand loyalty Milwaukee Tool has built today. Ryan gives an inside look at the multinational company. Watch the Full Episode <span;
Madison Area Shops & Dealerships Step Up to Help Local High School Auto Program
Many instructors face a lot of hurdles running a successful auto program. These programs are expensive, are being eliminated due to high costs, and often lack understanding and support from school administrators. For these reasons (and more), auto and diesel programs are most impactful when they receive support from surrounding
Collision Technician Survey Results & Analysis
Dara Goroff, Vice President of Planning & Industry Talent Programming at I-CAR, discusses findings from their recent collision technician survey and efforts to promote collision careers. Key takeaways include the importance of gathering anonymous staff feedback, listening to their needs, and being prepared to make changes based on their input.