As a shop manager, I build out and maintain the facility, open accounts, negotiate terms, maintain relationships for shop supplies, welding equipment, and automotive parts. I also oversee the shipping and receiving of all vehicles and oversee all aspects of the car's lifecycle here. I work closely with cast and crew on Hoonigans YouTube show "Daily Transmission" overseeing prep and safety before and during on screen stunts.
CAREER
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$71,260
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+3.6% (slower than the average)
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Do
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers. May also advise customers on recommended services. Excludes team or work leaders.
Other Job Titles First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers May Have
Maintenance Foreman, Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, Service Manager
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
A great day involves helping my workers be better at work and happier at work with their accomplishments. All the dangerous issues at peoples' homes would be resolved and customers would be safe and happy.
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools or gauges to verify conformance to standards or repair requirements.
- Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules.
- Interpret specifications, blueprints, or job orders to construct templates and lay out reference points for workers.
- Monitor employees' work levels and review work performance.
- Perform skilled repair or maintenance operations, using equipment such as hand or power tools, hydraulic presses or shears, or welding equipment.
Education
Level of Education Attained by First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
Most common level of education among people in
this career: High school diploma or equivalent (54%)
High school diploma or equivalent
Some college, no degree
Post-secondary certificate
Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
Suggested Path
High School
Bachelor
Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
Graduate
Business Administration and Management, General
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
Learn to like the challenge. Mechanics can be a challenging field, so you have to get excited by those problems and figuring out how to fix them.
Knowing how to communicate and motivate people is very important. Being able to listen to others, make them feel important and direct them toward a goal are extremely helpful skills.
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
High School Students
Be involved and be engaged. Find activities (sports, clubs, service, etc.) that you are interested in and be a leader in those. Take initiative and start a project or coach someone new on the team.
Everyone
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