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In this episode, Jeff chats with Derek Amodio about his unique path back into the automotive industry after spending years working as a chef. Derek opens up about making the switch from the kitchen to the shop, the challenges of moving from hourly pay to flat rate at a Chrysler dealership, and why having the right culture and mentorship around you matters so much. They also talk about keeping up with changing automotive technology, the importance of ongoing training, and how a supportive team can make all the difference for techs getting started or finding their way back into the industry.
Timestamps:
00:00 Weather and tire myth discussion
09:24 Getting hired at FedEx
12:32 Choosing a dealership career path
20:12 Using memory notebooks
26:33 Challenges of incentivized pay systems
28:41 Discussing job training and challenges
33:37 Tech training and helpful tips
42:17 Balancing work hours and breaks
45:59 Installing car seats on Saturdays
50:56 Thinking about future innovations
54:38 Tesla maintenance issues
59:28 Driving a yellow SRT8 Challenger
01:04:11 Mechanics sharing car repair challenges
01:12:19 Teamwork and helping each other
01:18:12 Discussing technician pay plans
01:21:48 Chrysler heater core issue workaround
01:25:34 Supportive service manager
01:33:29 Supporting each other in tough times
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In this episode, Jeff chats with Derek Amodio about his unique path back into the automotive industry after spending years working as a chef. Derek opens up about making the switch from the kitchen to the shop, the challenges of moving from hourly pay to flat rate at a Chrysler dealership, and why having the right culture and mentorship around you matters so much. They also talk about keeping up with changing automotive technology, the importance of ongoing training, and how a supportive team can make all the difference for techs getting started or finding their way back into the industry.
Timestamps:
00:00 Weather and tire myth discussion
09:24 Getting hired at FedEx
12:32 Choosing a dealership career path
20:12 Using memory notebooks
26:33 Challenges of incentivized pay systems
28:41 Discussing job training and challenges
33:37 Tech training and helpful tips
42:17 Balancing work hours and breaks
45:59 Installing car seats on Saturdays
50:56 Thinking about future innovations
54:38 Tesla maintenance issues
59:28 Driving a yellow SRT8 Challenger
01:04:11 Mechanics sharing car repair challenges
01:12:19 Teamwork and helping each other
01:18:12 Discussing technician pay plans
01:21:48 Chrysler heater core issue workaround
01:25:34 Supportive service manager
01:33:29 Supporting each other in tough times
Follow/Subscribe to the show on social media!
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jeffcompton7
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheJadedMechanic
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091347564232

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