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What are the working conditions like in automotive?

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Luisa’s Answer

Working conditions in the automotive industry with an Original Equipment Manufacturer is dependent on which Manufacturer you work for. Mostly A/C, environment is loud with the equipment and tool used. Personal protective EQUIPMENT (PPE) is used so you will have steel toe shoes, safety glasses, ear protection and sometimes a hard hard and or gloves. It is not for the faint hearted. There are different departments as well and the PPE varies.
If you like tools and repairing things, that would be maintenance, if you just like tools and putting things together that would be manufacturing. If you like to make sure everything is well put together, then that is quality. Good luck!
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Michael’s Answer

Automotive working conditions can range from professional to poorly managed. You may work with immature rookie tire installer oil changers or you could work with an experienced technician that is capable of mentoring junior technicians. You can work indoors and work on cars, trucks, aerospace, tractors, and boats. You can work on all of the previously mentioned vehicles outdoors as well. If your indoors, not all buildings have air and heat. If your outdoors, rain, snow, desert, and maybe one day, Mars.
Technicians either get paid hourly or flat rate (paid per job). If a technician is to accept flate rate employment, id suggest ensuring the offer includes an acceptable guarantee if business is slow. In california, technician paid hourly that provide their own tools they are entitled to twice the minimum wage.
Technicians trade their labor for pay. Eventually after training a tech can provide more than mere labor, they will bring skill and experience.
Good employers trade more than just pay. Good employers will comply with all state, federal and local laws, they provide relevant technical training, they pay for licenses & certifications, and they ensure that all employees work in an atmosphere where they may thrive.
Since employment is a trade, some may consider loyalty an outdated concept. All employees should consider why they stay with an employer. All future employees should only seek good employers. Always watch out for big promises and dishonesty

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With an adult, you should visit some local shops. Look for for dealerships, independent shops and specialty shops
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