Mechanic Explains Why Auto Industry Faces Technician Shortage: Flat-Rate Pay and Poor Engineering
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Summary
A Ford mechanic responds to CEO Jim Farley's comments about a mechanic shortage in the US, arguing that the problem stems from the industry's flat-rate pay system and poor vehicle engineering. The mechanic explains that flat-rate jobs pay technicians only for the time a job is supposed to take, not the actual time worked, leading to inconsistent income. He also criticizes automakers for designing vehicles that are difficult and time-consuming to repair, which reduces mechanics' earnings under the flat-rate system.
Key quotes
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The problem is flat rate. Flat rate is a system where you get paid for the time the job is supposed to take, not the time you actually work
You can't make a living if you're not making money
The automakers are designing these cars to be so difficult to work on that it takes forever to do a simple job
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