Tuesday 26 February 2013

What do you need to learn to become a tire technician?

By Gina Smith


There are a good number of automobiles throughout the world and in the US. All of these automobiles have one thing in common; they all travel on tires. For that reason, the tire business is huge around the world. For those looking to work in this area, as a vocation, you will need to know how to prepare.

The job of the tire technicians involve repairing, balancing, installing and rotating tires. They inspect tires for wear, patch some tires and make sure they are properly inflated.

Some tires also need special treatment. Depending on the season, some tires are studded for special traction on snow and ice. Technicians also need to retread the previously worn tires.

Tire technicians may sell tires, take inventory, and maintain tire repair equipment.

People who want to become tire technicians need to have a high school diploma or equivalent. Employers always look for the best candidates.

Most require you to have some experience in the tire business. Other will give you on the job training until you become proficient enough to run the business for yourself.

A tire technician also needs to have good customer service skills. Your customer is the most important thing to you. You want to make sure their needs are met. You need to communicate effectively with your customers.

As you need to work with mechanical things, mechanical aptitude is an added advantage. You will also need to operate tire balancers and tire changing machines. Computer support has become essential for every business now. Computers are used for inventory, payroll, and billing. If you are going to work in the tire business, you must have some basic computer skills.

You will need to be able to work with minimal supervision. Tire companies are extremely busy. You need to perform alone when others are busy doing something else.

Tire technicians have to do some heavy lifting. You should be capable of lifting whenever it is asked to do. It is also needed to do it safely.

It is also necessary for you to have a driver's license. A clean driving record is also needed.

You can get up to $16 per hour in this industry. You can also think of running your own business. In order to be a tire technician you need to have all the above mentioned qualities. You need to help the customers whenever they want your help. With a little education you can perform well in this business.




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