Posted by Bison on July 20, 2009 at 07:54:35 from (161.184.176.57):
In Reply to: Re: Mechanic Jobs posted by dave2 on July 20, 2009 at 04:52:54:
Some advice from a rancher and jack of all trades.
I would say,dont stick to long with a single trade job,get experience in mechanics of any kind,not just vehicles or such.But welding,machining and general repair in agriculture and construction equipment as well. There's to many "specialists" (replacers) these days and not many left who can realy fix things. That way you can always find work or start your own shop in time.
IMO,There's no money or satisfaction in working for an outfit that charges $120 hr and pay you only 17 to 25 an hr.But,you'll have to start somewhere.
Dont go in the hole on fancy tools either,buy them as you need and them. there'cheaper brands with a liftime warranty like westwards or craftsman,or go to auctions.
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