Starting your first job is always daunting. You’re meeting new people, getting used to a new routine, and trying to impress your new boss. If you’re an automotive technician, you may also be wondering if you have all the right tools in your toolbox.
The editors at PTEN asked some seasoned technicians for their list of must-have tools for anyone new to the industry. Check out their top 10 picks below.
10 tools for new techs
1. Adequate lighting/flashlight
2. Supportive slip-resistant footwear
3. Personal protective equipment (PPE)
4. Basic ratchet/socket/extension set/screwdrivers (hand-tools)
5. Torque wrenches (ft-lbs and in-lbs)
6. Adequate tool storage/organization
7. Funnel assortment
8. Capable DVOM and/or DSO (minimum of two traces)
9. Connector terminal test kit
10. Professional scan tool (enhanced).
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