Mechanic
A varied career for mechanically minded people who love to work with their hands.
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May 2025
Wouldn’t recommend it compared to other trades of similar study length and difficulty, the pay is low and work is difficult.
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate III in Automotive (Mechanical - Heavy Vehicle Road Transport)
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationMining, Resources & Energy
The good thingsJob security and wow factor. Good money if you’re willing to put in hours and work in remote locations or do shift work.
The challengesBad hours, bad hierarchy, expected to be an expert of everything, expected to be highly efficient, often low pay regardless of hours or location compared to other trades, toxic environments and harmfu...
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Sep 2024
I am mechanic for heavy and light vehicles. Repairing troubleshooting and diagnostic.
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate IV in Training and Assessment
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationLegal
The good thingsThe good things.
I like mechanic job it because is I love it very much. It brings me to many people intact with them. Making my body flexible mid focus. Although there is many challenges but this is w...
The challengesIts very nice bring my attention. Thinking somber, interact. I love what I does.
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