conneticut A tech, ****. forman pay scale???????

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PostPosted: Sat Feb 07, 2009 7:03 pm
I am curently empoyed as a A tech, working ****. forman with 15 years exp. do all my own mech. air bags , I am i-car platinum ind. help run a large shop of 15 guys, also train,order parts, we are a drp. for 40 ins companys. My specialty is heavy collition full frame and uni-body my question is someone with my exp. worth are labor rate is 48.00 hr.any help will be apriciated. also looking to take on my own shop if anyone is looking for a working forman.



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PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 7:01 pm
In my area the labor rate is around $42.00 shop rate. It would be hard for a shop to pay more than they take in. I think if you want to make that kind of money you will need to step into managment or open you own shop.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 7:58 pm
my next question does a "A" tech make the same as a painter ?????
I make 25.00 hr



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PostPosted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 7:23 pm
flat rate or hourly rate just curius guys around here make about 18 to 25 flat rate on avg
R&R front bumper cover- 1.5
R&R lwr grille- incl
R&R fog lamps- incl
R&R upper grille- incl
replace retainer- incl
WTF!!!!!!! everything is INCLUDED!!!!!!!!!!!

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