125Goals in this section can be used for employees directly
involved in the repair of machinery of various sorts and
trades like plumbing, carpentry, auto mechanics, and
welding.Customer Communication
■Provide an estimate to the customer within the time
span agreed upon.
■Inform the customer of any other mechanical problems
found during repair.
■Explain clearly the consequences of not repairing a
mechanical problem.
■Provide advice to the customer on whether a repair is
worth doing.
■Notify the customer when the repair is completed.
■Contact each customer one week after repair to deter-
mine his or her satisfaction with the repair.
■Present a clear, itemized bill upon conclusion of repairs
that comes within 10% of the estimate.
■Notify the client if arriving more than 10 minutes late.
■Inform the client of options regarding repair parts and the
merits of each so he or she can make an informed choice.Diagnosis and Quality of Work
■Diagnose problems accurately at least 95% of the time.
■Ensure that repairs do not have to be redone within one
year.
■Ensure that repairs outlast warranty on repairs in at least
95% of cases.
■Attend appropriate training courses each year to refresh
diagnostic skills and learn about changes in new models.Mechanical Repair and Trades
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