Is it worth is to become a diesel mechanic still?
Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Jbrow327, Apr 11, 2021.
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Just a couple things I would add.
I would say really understand the operation a mechanical engine. Not that you're going to see mechanical engines all the time, but you don't want to be one of those guys that stands there with his laptop and his plug and when he doesn't see anywhere to plug it into he doesn't know what to do.
If you really truly want to learn the trade find a reputable shop that has really old guys in it and see if you can get them to teach you. You probably are going to have to take the trash out and sweep the floors and prove to them that you truly want to learn but if you do what you learn from those guys will be the best education you will ever get in your life.
If you really are concerned with the physicality of it then maybe you should become like the other person said the motorcycle mechanic or lawn mowers or something less heavy.
Or just find something else that suits you better.
What is it that you like about mechanics that you're considering it?okiedokie and Midwest Trucker Thank this. -
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That is really technical work and I don't think there's a lot of bull work involved with that.
A skilled Machinist can really make a good amount of money.okiedokie Thanks this. -
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But to be clear I'm talking about working in a machine shop where you resleeve engines and you cut cylinder block decks and do line boring and valve jobs and that type of thing.
All mechanics know what a machine shop does, but most mechanics have almost no experience actually doing that type of technical work.
Mechanics do the actual physical repair but when it's time, they send it right to the machine shop to get the block or the crank magnafluxed or whatever they need.SmallPackage Thanks this. -
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Looking back its really sad how few apprentices I worked with.
That is why there is a shortage of skilled trades today.SmallPackage, Dino soar and AModelCat Thank this. -
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