Technician Apprenticeship program

Stocker-Chevrolet,-Inc.; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Stocker Automotive is offering a Technician Apprenticeship that trains you from basic lube work to advanced automotive diagnostics. You will be paid while you learn and awarded pay raises as you certify in phases across the shop.

During the program you will learn to diagnose, repair, and document work, complete manufacture training online, and progress to work one-on-one with senior technicians as you prepare for state inspections. Shifts run 7am–7pm weekdays and 9am–5pm weekends.

Qualifications

• Valid driver\'s license required.
• Physically able to lift 30 lbs.
• Mechanically inclined and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Start in express lube learning basics: changing engine oil, rotating tires, completing multi-point inspections.
• Complete manufacturer web-based training to build foundation for technician career.
• Document diagnostics and repairs on repair orders and follow a strategy-based diagnostic system.
• Assist senior technicians in the down time and gain in-depth experience in braking, steering, suspension, electrical, engine and transmission systems.
• Pass Pennsylvania State Inspection and Emissions license upon progression; receive paid training and tool set during apprenticeship.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Valid driver\'s license

Ability to lift 30lbs

Willing to learn

Job description

Description

Do you have an interest in Cars?

Do you like to work with your hands?

Are you looking for a place that is willing to invest in its employees' future?

Want to Get paid to learn rather than the other way around?

Do you want to be making over $40,000 two years from today with the potential to make over $70,000 or more?

If this sounds like you then Apply today! Stocker Automotive's Technician Apprenticeship program is looking to expand As a Technician Apprentice you will start out learning and doing the basics. You will start in the express lube, learning hands on changing engine oil, rotating tires and completing Multi-point Vehicle Inspections. During this time you will also be completing Manufacture fundamental web based training that will build the foundation for a successful Technician Career. The courses in fundamentals will teach you how to use Service Information to diagnose and repair vehicles, Teach you how to follow a Strategy based diagnostic system, how to document diagnostics and repairs on a repair order, specific safety requirements when working on vehicles, basic electrical principles and understanding, as well as much more. All while you get paid! After completing the Fundamentals you will start to dive deeper into each sub system of a vehicle and gain more specialized knowledge of braking, Steering and Suspension, Electrical, Engines, Transmission and many other systems. All while being paid to learn as well as gaining pay raises as you complete certifications. During the second phase you will continue to work in the express bay but will also gain more in depth experience by assisting Senior level technicians in your down time. This hands-on training will help prepare you to take and pass both your Pennsylvania State Inspection and Emissions license, allowing you to advance further. During this phase you will continue to complete Manufacture web based training, as well as start to attend both Virtual classroom training and hands on manufacture training. As you transition into the third Phase, you will start to work daily one on one with a senior technician and transition out of the express lube bays. At this time you will be provided a starter set of tools needed to perform your role as an entry level technician a $10,000.00 value, these tools will become your personal property at the completion of the apprenticeship program. The mentoring Technician will provide you with the added training and knowledge on how to become a productive Technician, this is the one of a kind training that can not be accomplished at a college or vocational school! Once you have demonstrated your ability to work independently. You will move to work on your own where your mentor will oversee and assist only as needed. Upon completion of this Program you will have the training and ability to work unassisted on customer vehicles performing a multitude of diagnostics and repairs. If this sounds like your future then Apply today!

Shifts vary between 7am- 7pm Monday- Friday and 9am-5pm Saturday & Sunday.

Requirements

Valid Driver's License

Ability to lift 30lbs

Mechanically inclined