Shop Procedures: Opening, Daily, and Closing

• The following describes the daily opening, throughout the day, and closing procedures of a shop.

Opening Procedures (8-10 AM)

• Parts in the Orange Box need to be checked and delegated to the correct ticket.
• The team group message must be notified when parts arrive and where they are placed, indicating if it is a partial or complete delivery.
• Ring cameras should be set up and checked to ensure they are charged.
• TVs should be turned on to the designated racing channel, and music should be set to the designated channel.
• An audit should be performed to ensure all parts and supplies for the week's appointments have arrived or been ordered.
• Spot mopping the floors and preparing fresh mop water is required.
• Vehicles blocking the driveway need to be moved, contingent on approval.
• The main parking lot should be cleaned of dirt and leaves using a blower.
• Dropped-off cars must be checked in efficiently, with photos uploaded to Tekmetric during the process.
  • Photos to upload include the tag, driver and passenger sides, front, and interiors.
  • Any damage should be noted.
  • Assistance should be requested if there is a backlog of cars to check in.
• Parts should be checked in, and any returns prepared for pickup.
• Walk in front of buildings and pick up any trash.

Throughout the Day

• Ensure Techs and Front End staff get lunch.
• Parts should be checked in and the parts shelf kept organized.
• Dropped-off cars should be checked in
• The group chat must be notified if any supplies need ordering, with a list compiled if there are multiple items.
• Daily chore chart items must be completed, including:
  • Checking the bathroom for cleanliness, soap, and toilet paper.
  • Emptying all trash cans, replacing trash bags, and bleaching cans weekly.
  • Inventorying and cleaning the LiquiMoly shelves and products.
  • Inputting inventory in Tekmetric.
    • If inventory is missing, inquire with Techs about fluid usage.
      • If fluids were used, obtain the Repair Order (RO) and add the product to the ticket.
      • If no fluids were used, report the missing item to the Team Leader.
  • Inventorying and cleaning the shop supplies (front and back).
    • Inputting inventory in Tekmetric.
    • Notifying the group chat of any supplies that need to be ordered, with a list compiled if there are multiple items.
• Boxes around the shop need to be broken down, but permission should be asked first.
• Lift posts and arms must be cleaned.
• All shelves, cabinets, and doors should be dusted and cleaned of grease.
• Bays should be cleaned as needed, especially for coolant and oil fluid spills.
• Any tools or shop supplies, such as the hose reel, must be cleaned and put away.

Closing Procedures (5-8 PM)

• Bays must be cleaned as needed, especially for coolant and oil fluid spills.
• The oil drum has to be emptied.
• Jump boxes and all shop electronics (computers/phones) should be charged.
• All tools and shop supplies, such as the hose reel, should be cleaned and put away.
• Shop supplies must be freshly stocked for the next day.
• Techs must have brake cleaner and gloves available for the next day.
• The trash cans must be emptied.
• The gates must be locked.
• Signs and mats should be brought in.
• All cars should be locked.
• Soft top convertibles must be either pulled inside or placed under the cameras on the warehouse side of the white building.
• Cars should be brought in.
• Trash should be taken out.
• Bay doors must be closed, and the front door locked by 7 PM.
• Cameras should be checked.
• TVs and music should be turned off, and speakers charged.
• The compressor must be turned off.