Communication & Employee Retention ft. Brian Hebert, Toyota North America
Episode Description In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, we are joined by Brian Hebert, Technical Service and Training Manager, Toyota North America. We discuss how having effective communication can lead to higher employee retention. Brian shares his insight on strategies you can use to successfully keep technicians in
9 Reasons to Become an Automotive Technician
Thinking about a career as an automotive technician? If you're exploring career options and wondering whether the automotive industry is a good fit, becoming an automotive technician might be the perfect choice. It’s a hands-on, high-demand job ideal for people who love problem solving, working with their hands, and avoiding
Morgan Auto Group Hires Technician Using WrenchWay
Shops and dealerships everywhere are desperate for technicians. Job boards are inundated with thousands of job posts from various industries. It’s nearly impossible for any employer to stand out, and this is especially true for shops and dealerships looking for technicians. Recently, Nate and his team at Morgan Auto Group
Technician Spotlight Series: Craig T.
This article is part of an ongoing series to highlight and promote the technician career — demonstrating to kids, parents, and teachers how becoming a technician is a rewarding career path that can be lucrative and open the door to many opportunities within the industry. Name: Craig T. Location: Delaware
40+ Smart Questions Technicians Should Ask in a Mechanic Job Interview (Before Accepting the Job)
If you're a mechanic or automotive technician preparing for a job interview, it's not just about answering questions—it's about asking the right ones. Asking smart questions can help you learn more about the shop's culture, pay structure, workload, training, equipment, and career growth opportunities. In this guide, we've gathered 40+
Ethics in the Automotive Industry
While a person’s reputation has always been among their most valuable assets, in today’s world of Google searches, Yelp reviews, and X rants, a person’s reputation is so easily obtainable that only the ethical person will succeed for long. Behaving in an ethical manner in the automotive industry goes far
Implementing a Successful Onboarding Program ft. Seth Thorson, Eurotech Automotive Repair
Episode Description In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, we are joined by Seth Thorson, President, Eurotech Automotive Repair to learn how to build a successful onboarding program. Most shops have an onboarding program in place, but aren't always doing it correctly. Seth explains how he implements an onboarding
The Importance of Video for Recruiting Technicians, ft. Fred Gestwicki Jr, Fix-It With Fred
The research around the importance of using video for recruiting is insurmountable. A few things to consider: Video content on social media gets 1200% more shares than text and image content (G2Crowd). Job posts with videos get 800% more engagement (Talentlyft). People spend 2.6 times longer on pages that contain
How Phillip Found a New Technician Job Using WrenchWay
Finding a job as a technician is overwhelming. Nearly every shop is hiring for techs, and all their job postings look the same. Trying to comb through the hundreds of job posts, determine which shop is actually worth applying to, and updating/sending a resume to each is extremely time-consuming. Despite
Technician Spotlight Series: Brandon S.
This article is part of an ongoing series to highlight and promote the technician career — demonstrating to kids, parents, and teachers how becoming a technician is a rewarding career path that can be lucrative and open the door to many opportunities within the industry. Are you a technician who