Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Describes the nature of the work as well as providing information on employment, earnings, the job market and links to additional information.
O*NET 49-3023.00, 49-3023.01, 49-3023.02.

Occupational Projections of Employment: Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
An occupational profile for automotive service technicians and mechanics in California put together by the California employment development department.
California LaborMarketInfo, Data Library.

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in California
An occupational profile for welders, cutters, solderers and brazers in California put together by the California employment development department.
LaborMarketInfo, State and Local Info, http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov.

Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Workers
Describes the nature of the work as well as providing information on employment, earnings, the job market and links to additional information.
O*NET 51-4121.00, 51-4121.06, 51-4121.07, 51-4122.00.

Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association
http://www.aftermarket.org
The AAIA is a non-profit trade association with 2,700 member companies from the motor vehicle aftermarket industry. Includes calendar of industry events, member directory, national meetings, and general industry news.

Automotive Industry Action Group
https://www.aiag.org
The Automotive Industry Action Group is a globally recognized membership organization which provides an open forum where members cooperate in developing and promoting solutions that enhance the prosperity of the automotive industry. Includes training and certification, as well as events.

Automotive Oil Change Association
http://www.aoca.org
The Automotive Oil Change Association (AOCA) is a non-profit trade organization representing the automotive service industry. Includes educational training, annual convention and general industry news.

Automotive Service Association
http://www.asashop.org
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is a non-profit trade association serving independent automotive service professionals. ASA provides its members with more than 35 benefits designed specifically for automotive service businesses and professionals, including business aids, financial services, uniforms, insurance and publications. Includes an educational membership discount.

Automotive Service Councils of California
http://www.ascca.com
ASCCA is a membership organization of independent garage owners in California. Membership in ASCCA offers participants a chance to network with local auto repair businesses and the chance to participate in education and training seminars at chapter meetings. This includes a local chapter in San Jose.

Automotive Trade Organizations of California
http://www.autoca.org
Automotive Trade Organizations of California (AuTO-CA) is a non-profit trade association representing the owners of more than 400 automotive aftermarket businesses statewide. Membership benefits include group discount rates on group insurance, legal services, publications and more.

International Automotive Technicians' Network
http://www.iatn.net
The International Automotive Technicians' Network is a membership organization and the largest network of automotive repair professionals in the world. The members of this group exchange technical knowledge with their peers around the globe. Membership benefits include live conferencing, waveform library, technical service bulletin database and more.

American Machinist
http://www.americanmachinist.com/
American machinist includes forums, workshops and magazine articles on metal forming and joining, machining and metal cutting.

American Welding Society
http://www.aws.org
The AWS has a technical committee, sections around California, an annual welding show, student membership with discounts on certification and training and free, with membership, subscription to Welding Journal.

Association for Iron and Steel Technology
http://www.aistech.org
AISTech is a professional membership organization that includes a list of technology programs and seminars, publications, student programs, scholarships, grants, and an annual conference.

AISTech San Francisco Chapter
http://www.aist.org/chapters/mc_sanfrancisco.htm
San Francisco chapter of the Association for Iron and Steel Technology. Seeks to provide a medium of communication and cooperation among those interested in any phase of ferrous metallurgy and materials science and technology. Encourages interest in and the advancement of education in metallurgical and materials science and engineering related to the iron and steel industry. Conducts short continuing education courses.

Comprehensive List of MetalWorking Websites/Rings/Resources
http://ranier.hq.nasa.gov/Metal/MetalBookmarks.html

Home Shop Machinist’s and Machinist’s Workshop Magazines Online Home
http://www.homeshopmachinist.net
Founded in 1982, Home Shop Machinist’s Magazine has provided techniques, projects, and information for the hobby machinist, including how-to articles, machine modifications, fun projects, accessories for your shop metalworking equipment, shop improvement articles, and more.

South Bay Metal Workers
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SBMetal
SBM is a hobby group in Northern California's Santa Clara Valley. They are interested in tools, techniques, and projects related to metal working. They meet on the second Tuesday of the month, at the TechShop in Menlo Park (See www.techshop.ws).

Structural Engineers Association of California
http://www.seaoc.org
SEAOC is a professional member organization with a job board, events, software, publications and other resources for the structural engineering community of California.

Structural Engineers Association of Northern California
http://www.seaonc.org
SEAONC is a membership organization committed to the advancement and incorporation of the state-of-the-art in structural engineering standards and practices through applied research, continuing education, and the promotion of professional relations among Civil, Structural, and Geotechnical Engineers. Includes publications, newsletters, awards and meetings. All members of SEAONC are also members of SEAOC. Includes a Young Members Forum with professional and social events and trips.

Welding Journal
http://www.aws.org/wj
Since 1922, the Welding Journal has delivered news of the welding and metal fabricating industry. Stay informed on the latest products, trends, technology and events via in-depth articles, full-color photos and illustrations, and advice. Also featured are articles and supplements on related activities, such as testing and inspection, maintenance and repair, design, training, personal safety and brazing and soldering.

Welding Magazine
http://www.weldingmag.com
Welding Magazine encourages change and innovation through new technologies, improved processes and best practices in automation, gases, welding, safety and regulation.

International Automotive Technician's Network Forum
http://members.iatn.net/forums
Forums for members of the iATN including topics such as HVAC, Technical Discussion, Emissions, Technical Theory, Tool & Equipment, and Industry Events.

Automotive Industry Action Group E-Newsletter
http://www.aiag.org/staticcontent/actionline/index.cfm
Sign up for AIAG e-newsletters to keep them informed on AIAG initiatives, events, guidelines, standards and training, and other AIAG activities. Must have a registered account to receive updates. Registration is free.

Automotive Technician Forum on Indeed.com
http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/automotive-technician.html
Share tips, advice, questions and concerns with other Automotive Technicians.

Thompson Automotive Labs Forum
https://www.thompsonautomotivelabs.com/forums/
Discuss techniques, fixes, and general technician concerns with professional automotive technicians.

Metalworking Listservs
http://www.metalworking.com/listservers.html
A comprehensive list of metalworking email lists and web forums.