Got an interview at a car tuners.
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what's it for, the actual tuning part? you're going to realistically need an university degree for that (assuming you want to get into the programme tuning side of things ) in either Automotive Engineering or Motorsport although there is another specialised qualification of which i can't remember the exact name of where it's basically all computer based automotive stuff. at the very least you'l need an IMI / City & Guilds in automotive to do the mechanical side, with some fabrication and welding knowledge if you're hoping to make manifolds etc you know? that's down to insurance policies though, for example could you imagine trying to explain to the insurance company that you knowingly trusted an unqualified person to work on a insert however many k's worth of car here lol. that's being strict! sack being strict ....
i'm not saying that to be a knob man, it's just there are a serious amount of qualified mechanics out there looking for work with years of experience, usually unemployed for a reason too lol. that's not to say you can't do stuff like window tinting, detailing and helping out with loads of stuff with an aim to maybe going to college or something man? best thing to do is show enthusiasm, and don't over hype yourself. someone who's always willing to learn and ask for help is far better than someone who's mr big shot know it all. those are the dudes who don't last very long, you know the sorts who start sighing and huffing and puffing because they're too overqualified apparently to get on their knees to do a pair of brake pads on a nissan micra
best of luck champ!
i'm not saying that to be a knob man, it's just there are a serious amount of qualified mechanics out there looking for work with years of experience, usually unemployed for a reason too lol. that's not to say you can't do stuff like window tinting, detailing and helping out with loads of stuff with an aim to maybe going to college or something man? best thing to do is show enthusiasm, and don't over hype yourself. someone who's always willing to learn and ask for help is far better than someone who's mr big shot know it all. those are the dudes who don't last very long, you know the sorts who start sighing and huffing and puffing because they're too overqualified apparently to get on their knees to do a pair of brake pads on a nissan micra
best of luck champ!
Its just the sales side of things lol i struggle to change the light bulbs on my car, sick of my current job its a 9-5 for the same pay, plus i love my cars, it was one of the jobs i really wanted im going to try to project my enthusiasm as much as i can but dont want to come across as a know it all twingo
im back, interview for the sales went well he also recommended an opening in February for someone to write the maps to the cars, just send an email to a third party and get a map back and write it, he did say id need some soldiering ability the rest is just on a computer.
waitey
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Good luck!
Soldering is really easy so you'll get the hang of it super duper quick
Soldering is really easy so you'll get the hang of it super duper quick
matty3man
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waitey":1xkcnf2f said:
Ok, now this comment is pretty useless, this is just as bas as saying welding is easy!
Obviously there are different levels and abilities. Anyone can give it a go this is true but you try and get a professional finish with a crappy soldering iron that hasn't got any variation. There are different types of solder, leaded and unleaded different wire gauges, all requiring different approaches. You also need to take into account heat dissipation from the copper tracks, levels of flux as solder can come with flux. Fluxs helps the solder to flow, problem is flux is corrosive so this needs to be cleaned with a alcoholic solution, IPA. I'm not saying this is by far the hardest thing to do, it just takes time.
You are never going to get a professional finish, if you dont take a professional approach!
matty3man":3s4qm5nn said:
I understand, I'd be pretty scared of making any mistakes, it's something I could look into if I get an offer, my dads pretty good at soldering I'm sure he could teach me and I'm an advocate for getting the best kit, they did say they're looking to see if they can get someone with mechanical and computer skills, but if I could wow them in the sales office maybe I'll get an offer