"Every story shared is another opportunity to continue changing the future of our industry."
This week on Wrench Turners Podcast,
the last episode of the Recruiter Series.
Peterbilt Technician and Trade School Recruiter
Peterbilt Motors Company
Josh Goodwin
https://www.linkedin.com/company/peterbilt-motors-company/
Today we're finalizing our recruiter series with Josh Goodwin. Josh, a former Lexus technician and shop foreman, transitioned into recruiting at Peterbilt. He shares his journey from wrench-turning to advocating for technicians, emphasizing the importance of finding the right workplace and the impact of mentorship. His story highlights how technicians can find fulfilling roles that align with their skills and passions.
Let’s get into it.
j.
Chapters
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:37 Guest Introduction
01:03 Journey into Mechanics
02:54 First Mentor Experience
05:51 Importance of Compatibility
06:28 Career Path for Technicians
08:42 Role of Shop Foreman
09:48 Value of Autonomy and Authority
10:06 Setting Technicians Up for Success
11:36 Personalization at Scale
13:25 Learning Process and Consistency
17:06 Expanding Career Opportunities
22:15 Mentorship and Accountability
25:30 Preserving Innocence
31:08 Life Stages and Responsibilities
32:22 Transition to Recruiting
38:07 Impact as a Recruiter
42:03 Affecting a Generation
46:13 Challenges of the Shop Foreman Role
49:20 Advice for Technicians
52:38 Working with Recruiters
57:10 Closing Remarks
J.
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Main: Deggy
2024 Triumph Street Triple 765R
Crappy Amazon mirrors
Crappy Amazon Rear Paddock stand Knobs
Make-shift trailer plate bracket
Project: (I need a name, help please)
1999 Suzuki SV650S
Still working on the Details
