Automotive Technician & Mechanic

Hands-On Success

Roll up your sleeves and be the go-to repair person to keep the wheels in motion. As an automotive technician and mechanic, you’ll be conducting diagnostic tests on vehicles, replacing worn or damaged components, troubleshooting a variety of engine systems, and more. The shop counts on your efficiency and accuracy, and you are an essential aspect of the industry. Fuel your new career path as an automotive technician and mechanic and check out training opportunities below.

Fast Facts

$43,220

Average Salary in Columbia, SC

$67,215

Top 10% Earners Average Salary

3-12 months

Average Training Time

4%

Projected 5-Year Job Growth

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Start Your Engine

Designed to provide technology-specific training – both in the classroom and in lab settings – students are prepared to hit the road and enter the workforce. Engine repair, drive train repair, and mechanical diagnosis are some of the many specializations awaiting you in this profession. Start your engines, and turn the wheel towards a new future.

 

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Find training by region here or check out Apprenticeship Carolina’s SCATD program, SC Logistics or Be Pro Be Proud SC for more information.

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March 13, 2025

ALLTAPE Adhesive Manufacturing Inc. selects Lexington County to establish first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – ALLTAPE Adhesive Manufacturing Inc. (ALLTAPE), a manufacturer of adhesive products, today announced it selects Lexington County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $70 million investment will create 130 new jobs.   Part of ATP Group and founded in Germany, ALLTAPE specializes in developing and manufacturing sustainable and solvent-free adhesive […]

January 15, 2025

Cardiff Products Corporation selects Lexington County for first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Cardiff Products Corporation (Cardiff Products), a beverage manufacturer, today announced it selects Lexington County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $99.6 million investment will create 94 new jobs. Founded in Canada in 2019, Cardiff Products is a family-owned business that specializes in producing high-quality beverages for the U.S. and Canadian markets. The […]

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