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Auto Mechanic Career


Why it pays to choose an auto mechanic career in Toronto:

The advantages of an auto mechanic career Toronto are underlined by the many entry level positions and equally numerous potential employers. There are almost endless growth opportunities and all this is possible without a university degree.

Where an auto mechanic career could take you

  • New car dealers
  • Retail automotive repair facilities
  • Custom and specialty shops
  • Heavy duty truck repair facilities
  • Organizations with fleet vehicles
  • Becoming an entrepreneur and owning your own automotive repair or specialty shop

Auto Mechanic Entry level positions

  • Automotive Detailer
  • Tire Installer
  • Lube Specialist
  • Maintenance Technician
  • Apprentice Brake and Alignment Specialist

Auto Mechanic Advancement opportunities

  • Muffler Specialist
  • Front End Technician
  • Electrical Specialist
  • Engine Technician
  • Fuel Specialist
  • Tune Up Technician
  • Diagnostician
  • Emissions Specialist
  • Transmission Specialist
  • Hybrid and Fuel Cell Technician
  • Performance Specialist
  • Automotive Service Technician
  • Journeyman Mechanic
  • Service Manager
  • Assistant Manager
  • Shop Foreman
  • Shop Manager or Owner

Typical auto mechanic duties

  • Inspect, test, and diagnose faulty operations and estimate repair costs
  • Work on mechanical and electronic components of automobiles often using computerized diagnostic equipment, manufacturers’ specifications, and manuals. This work includes most vehicle systems, such as fuel, brake, steering and suspension systems, transmission, differentials, drive axles and shafts, emission control and exhaust systems, engines, and electrical, cooling and climate control systems. Some mechanics specialize in one or more of these systems
  • Dismantle, repair, or replace worn or damaged parts
  • Weld metal parts
  • Reassemble, adjust, and test the repaired mechanism
  • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications and tune ups
  • Inspect the completed work and test that the vehicle’s performance meets required standards; take the vehicle for a test drive
  • Communicate with customers about what has been done and why, and advise customers on general vehicle conditions and future repair requirements.

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Why Choose ATC?

Here are 4 reasons to choose Automotive Training Centre

Smaller classes for better learning outcomes

Flexible schedule: study while you work

Professional real world, industry experienced instructors

Intense hands-on training so you can master your skill set

Jacob Linhares Auto Body Technician

Hi, my name is Jacob Linhares and I am a student soon to graduate at Automotive Training Centres Toronto.

When I first visited the college to enroll, I felt welcomed and excited. My first thought about this school was that this is a huge goal I had to achieve.

The staff and students I’ve met here are great people that gave me very positive energy to pursue my career. My instructor Dave is experienced and share his knowledge…I have learned so much and I am confident. I wish to be successful in this path and with all the help I am given at ATC, I will succeed. After I graduate from ATC, I wish to be a Licenced Technician and move up in the Automotive industry. I have opportunities already and can’t wait to work in a professional dealership and develop even further. Thank you ATC.

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