Most owners find it hard and close to impossible to perform maintenance on their cars if the damage is caused by the weather, accident or from an act of vandalism. With the increased production of vehicles year after year and with the repair as well as maintenance needed by owners and other companies, the demand for automotive employment also increased.
Automotive services have varied classifications:
? Automotive Motorcycle Technician
? Auto Mechanical Technician
? Auto Repair Technician
? Auto Body/Repair Technician
? Air Conditioning Technician
? Air Conditioning Mechanic
? Alignment Installer
? Audio Installer
? Automotive Glass Installer and Repair
? Automotive Master Mechanic
? Automotive Specialty Technician
Listed here are some job descriptions of automotive services:
? Auto Body Technician - one who works with cars and small trucks to restore vehicles to their original shape or even color. He or she must possess capabilities in replacing dented auto parts, painting over or covering nasty scratches.
? Auto Service Technician - one who inspects, maintains and repairs cars and light trucks that run on gasoline, electricity or alternative fuels. They even do the oil changing and tire replacement.
? Automotive and Commercial Truck Mechanic - one who diagnoses and repairs vehicles using precision diagnostic equipments. They must be licensed before being employed.
? Auto Mechanics - one who inspects, services and repair the engines, breaks and other parts of cars, buses and trucks. He or she is also responsible in straightening out car problems, in periodical servicing and in maintaining work condition of cars.
? Automotive Engineer - develops and improves or produces new designs for automotive structural engines, transmissions as well as associated automotive equipment through the use of computerized work aids.
? Automotive Technician - works on engines, exhaust systems, fuel lines, change oil and other fluid. He or she also replaces belts, hoses as well as fans; and lubricates bolts.
? Auto Spray Painter - works on painting automobiles, machines and other products through the use of color paint materials.
? Automotive Electrician - manufactures, installs and repairs electrical systems and equipment for motor vehicles, lights, widescreen wipers, hooters and indicators.
? Automotive Body Repair - works on body repairs, panel-beaters and realignment of damaged as well as dented panels of vehicles.
Among the job opportunities in Australia and Canada:
? Car Audio Installer
? Commercial Sales Manager
? Diesel Technician and others
In the U.S.:
? Marketing Specialists
? Automotive Instructors
? Mechanics
? Store Managers
? Service Representatives
Showing posts with label Employment. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Employment. Show all posts
How the decline in the Auto Industry Affected Employment Rates
General Motors, Ford and Chrysler (The Big Three) concentrated in the Mid West, USA were once the most dominant forces in the automobile industry. Since the 1970s however, there has been a significant decline in these once powerful automotive companies. The oil crisis was the first of the beginning of a plethora of problems for the US auto industry. This was further perpetuated by rising competition particularly from Japan and the recent economic recession which sent vehicle prices in the US spiraling downwards.
As a result, employment has seen sharp declines. Figures have shown that employment in the industry has declined from one million, three hundred thousand jobs (1,300,000) in 2000 to ten million jobs (10,000,000) in 2005. In addition, an estimated two hundred and sixty thousand (260,000) jobs were lost since 2005. This has had several ripple effects on the US economy.
Oil Crisis
The 1970s saw the beginning of rising oil prices. Consequently, small cars such as the Toyoto Corolla became an attractive alternative to big American vehicles. Although the US car companies tried to design a competitive small car, they failed in doing so.
The rise of Japan and European Manufacturers
The importation of Japanese vehicles into the US soared in the decade that followed the 1970s. Japanese and European manufacturers have been seeing increasing market shares and their vehicles are also viewed as better quality and more reliable than US vehicles. Even US customers have responded to these changes. These foreign brands have steadily led to the decline of ‘The Big Three’ US market share, which has fallen from seventy percent (70%) in 1998 to approximately fifty-three percent (53%) in 2008. This has resulted in huge decline in employment rates. For example, in 2006, the “Big Three” all announced downsizing programmes. General Motors had one hundred thousand (100,000) employees in its prime which was reduced to sixty thousand (60,000) in 2007. Between Ford and General Motors a total of 70,000 jobs were lost.
Economic Recession
The impact of the recession took a heavy toll on the already struggling automobile industry, with a reduction in sales from both local and international clientele alike. Decline in purchasing power of many people and companies caused by the recession, resulted in less output and a shrinking workforce within the automobile industry.
The decline in the automotives industry and loss of jobs played a significant role in the US economy. It is so important that in 2009 the government saw it necessary to intervene in the situation. The intervention bailed out three of the major auto companies as the economic effects of further deterioration of these companies were seen as too great to leave to chance. Currently, the industry has not really improved and only time will tell the fate of the auto industry.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)