"A" Mechanic certification

I am currently an assistant mechanic in a 40 lane center, and have been for approximately 5 years. I have been instructed on everything on the 82-70, but now I am just curious how I go about getting my "A" certification. I am afraid to talk to my center manager about it, because I don't want him to think that I am looking for a new job just yet. I just want to have my options open. Any information wold be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[TheGMan143]

Re: "A" Mechanic certification

There are classes held by several companies for getting trained on the machines... most of the time, the 'A' mech is just a pinchaser that liked the machines, and worked his way up through the ranks to the head mechanic's spot. You'll probably find that a lot of the 'A' mechs on here don't really have an official 'certification'... they just know the equipment, take charge, and ge the job done.

[mechanic8230]

Re: "A" Mechanic certification

G-Man has it right. If you have been there for 5 years and want to spread your wings then by all means start looking around. The industry needs good solid mechanics that love the equipment.

[8270king]

Re: "A" Mechanic certification

Please list all qualifications here and/or email them to me......I will determine if you are worthy.

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Jerry

[pat]

Re: "A" Mechanic certification

Go with Kings idea he really does know everything.

You seem to have the right screen name for a head mech. [img]/content/btubb/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif[/img]

Re: "A" Mechanic certification

Tell it like it is KING! Tell it like it is.

[Joeyamfi]

Re: "A" Mechanic certification

Some of us just inherited the "A" mechanic title because we care. Stick it out, A good 82-70 mech is hard to come by.

[Pindecked]

Re: "A" Mechanic certification

Don't get hung up on the word "Certified"..
'Certified" & "Qualified" are not the same, & "certified" doesn't hold a candle against "Qualified".

The bowling industry has no Almighty
"certification committee"( thank God),& if it did,it would be a joke.
I've seen this 'certification' stuff in other fields( logging,trucking,etc.etc. ).Folks get a little training, pass a 'test',& get a 'certificate'........Then,hopefully they get what counts....experience ! [img]/content/btubb/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif[/img] [img]/content/btubb/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif[/img]
So, hang in there & learn all you can. When you get to where you solve 90% of the problems,your "Qualified" ! [img]/content/btubb/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif[/img]
( No one gets it 100%-we All need some help sometime)