After 34 years as an automotive technician I transitioned to the manufacturing industry; first to aviation and then industrial. I found that regardless of my abilities, I will always regarded as just a dumbass mechanic. Engineers, God bless them, have a peculiar way of approaching problems, even when the problem is as apparent as the proverbial elephant in the room. I hope to share some actual stories as viewed from the eyes of a Dumbass Mechanic.