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I'm new, starting as a lube tech, what should my first tools be? (self.askmechanics)

submitted 7 months ago by focusforte to c/[email protected]

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I recently started a job as a lube tech, I'm using shop loaner tools for now but it doesn't have quite everything I need, and I'm going to need to get my own eventually.

What specific things do you recommend a lube tech at a GM dealership making 12.50 an hour full time gets as their first tools? Specific links for specific brand/models would be greatly appreciated!

My first priority is shoes, (Currently rocking some old tennis shoes) My second priority is a power drill, (Currently the other lube tech is sharing his with me) My 3rd priority is a air-chuck, (Currently the other lube tech is sharing his with me, ) My 4th priority is an impact wrench (being affordable is important, but I'm currently borrowing one that is good enough, and I'd rather not go deaf so if I have to spend a little bit more to get something quieter I will)

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[–] half_built_pyramids 10 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Forgive me if this sounds elitist, but at 12.50 shouldn't the shop provide the tools?

I could see a Bentley tech or something having their own snap on setup or something, but providing your own tools seems like a big ask.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago

This was my thought. I made $10/hr at entry level in 2004, and I didn't need to provide any tools. I bought my first tools on 2006, not sure how relavent my experience on that is now. Didn't have a harbor freight.

[–] focusforte 1 points 6 months ago

They did provide a shop toolbox, but the implications seemed to be that these are what I can use until I get my own, not something I should expect to use forever.