ApprenticeSearch.com | Parts Technician (240P)

Parts Technicians place orders, conduct warehousing, and manage inventory control and the sale of parts. Their duties also include identifying parts and equipment, searching for parts, shipping and receiving parts, providing customer service and advice, and maintaining records.

Job Related Skills, Interests and Values

Providing excellent customer service by discussing products and services required for repairs; acting as a salesperson and information source for customers
Conducting a parts search to determine availability of parts; obtaining parts by pulling them from stock or ordering them from suppliers
Performing shipping and receiving operations related to parts
Operating computers and electronic equipment
Invoicing and receiving payment for parts
Controlling inventory and maintaining stock
Maintaining safe work atmosphere for self and others by ensuring safety procedures are followed

What Preparation and Training Do You Need?

Secondary school diploma or equivalent; OYAP placement in this or related trade an asset
Completion of 3-year apprenticeship program, including on-the-job and in-school training
Exam to obtain Certificate of Qualification

What's Your Future as a Parts Technician (240P)?

Full-time in warehouse or at customer service counter
Generally work in teams that consist of service staff, sales staff, and service technicians
Employers include motor vehicle/truck repair shops, vehicle dealerships, heavy duty equipment or small engine repair shops, and self-employment

Wage Rate

Apprentice wage increases with skill and experience. Fully qualified workers earn an average of $25.00-$36.06 per hour.

Self-Rating

Parts Technician (240P)

Ask Yourself:	Yes	No
Do you enjoy working with your hands using a variety of tools and equipment?
Are you good at using numbers and performing calculations?
Are you able to follow Health & Safety guidelines?
Can you lift 50lbs comfortably?
Do you enjoy keeping up with and learning about new technology and materials?
Can you read and interpret written and electronic catalogues and databases?
Do you have excellent time-management skills? Are you an organized person? Are you self-motivated?

If you checked YES to the majority of these questions, a career as a Parts Technician (240P) may be for you!

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Sales Representative
Purchasing Representative
Customer Service Representative
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