Automobile maintenance

nickname of “grease monkey”, or someone who would work on all aspects of fixing or maintenance of cars and trucks. I find it fascinating how the job of a mechanic has changed from being primarily “mechanical” to being extremely specialized and technical. With that comes more educational requirements, especially better competencies in computers, math and reading and a high school diploma is a minimal prerequisite. This has a direct impact on who is choosing to go into automotive technology and also the classes that they may need to take in high school in preparation for post high school training. Also there is a need for more sophisticated training programs preparing those of us that have chosen auto technology as a career that include more emphasis and greater mastery of electrical…

Assignment One: Case Study Analysis Case: Prescott Auto 1. Identification and analysis of key issues/problems 1.1. Shared Understanding of Service Concept Prescott Auto employees does not have a shared understanding of a service concept that will guide the team to know what and how to deliver a certain kind of service to customers. Pycraft, et al. (1997) suggests that a service concept is a set of expected benefits to meet the customers’ needs and expectations. Likewise, Johnston, Clark and…

this: Labor time manuals are printed by the manufacturer for warranty repair time standards. These are times for a given job that are preset and are rounded to the nearest 1/10 of an hour.” Basically, you get paid depending on the work you did on the vehicle. It does not matter how long it takes you to replace a part on a vehicle. You will be lucky if you find hourly paid job. The article also states, “Many mechanics will guess and swap parts until the problems are solved or the customer runs…

There are a number of malfunctions that can cause your ice maker to stop working. Luckily, a few of those defects are easy-to-fix. If you're dealing with a faulty ice maker, the troubleshooting steps provided below can help you diagnose the malfunction. However, keep in mind, not all glitches are simple fixes and a call to your local refrigerator appliance repair company may be required to repair certain problems. Temperature Issues A freezer temperature above 10 degrees Fahrenheit will most…

Section 2 – Comparing and contrasting between the three (3) maintenance management techniques One of the benefits of using the reliability centred maintenance system is the failure, mode, effects and criticality analysis. This solution finding process will be carried out effectively by examining the equipment from its structure and examining the number of failure mode for each equipment involved. Once the failure modes have been established, failure effects will receive the information needed to…

(Suncor U2 Cokepit) August 2014 – February 2016 Millwright Apprentice/Lead Hand (Fort McMurray, Alberta)  Ensuring a safe & injury-free work environment by operating various tools, equipment, and machinery in an efficient manner  Maintaining and servicing equipment & tools to ensure there is 'zero ' downtime on the job  Completing a full range of duties that includes: providing various services and mechanical maintenance on petroleum coke crusher/plant and numerous belt conveyors also…

logisticians, logistics is broken into a number of fields including procurement logistics, disposal logistics, domestic logistics, distribution logistics among others (Waters, 2003). Effects of maintenance scheduling on logistics and cost management Maintenance Scheduling, also referred to as planned preventive maintenance (PPM) or simply planned maintenance, is any maintenance activity extended towards an object or equipment. It involves scheduled service visits which are performed by competent…

the worst performance ever throughout seven years back. This circumstance shall not be repeated if PHSB wishes to remain its competitiveness and roles in the industry. PHSB must take a correction action to ensure their company gets the contract from Oilene Refineries Sdn. Bhd. Besides, the management of the company should consider the reasonable salaries and allowances of driver in order to encourage them are honest and efficient in their work. Further, the upkeep and maintenance must be…

I am making this maintenance plan for Preston valley, Dallas. Maintenance is defined as the work that is done to keep your building in good working condition. This is done on a regular basis. Most of the maintenance tasks are done by the building’s super, but some of the tasks can be done by officers, maintenance and repairs committee, outside contractors or the tenants themselves. Maintenance policy is a statement of principle used to guide maintenance management decision making. The purpose…

A.B. 361 was presented by Assemblyman Carrillo. The purpose of the bill is to address deceptive trade practices. Assemblyman Carrillo stated that section 1 of the bill would consider a deceptive practice on a company/business if that entity charges a fee to individuals who (1) simply want to update or change certain records such as billing or credit information and (2) to speak to a natural person as opposed to an automated telephone system. Another provision of the bill would change the font…