Two weeks ago I decided to follow up on a radio add to see what this place was looking for and ended up as their new large equipment service tech. I was not really looking for a regular job all that much but I figured just for giggles I would stop by and tell them that they have and advertisement running on the radio that they are looking for me!
I did a short interview that day and didn't think much about it. They wanted me back a day later for a formal interview so I figured why not being I don't have much else going on that day. A few days later I was offered the job. Full benefits good hours and my own fully equipped service truck too!
Mainly my job will be to work on the larger equipment they rent and sell. Being I have a solid background in industrial and commercial equipment most of what they need is already second nature to me so even after my first week there I am already feeling comfortable about working there.
I just thought I would pass along my new work news and I will try and get some pictures of my work truck and other things posted next week. If you are curious I will be working primarily on the larger equipment like the high lifts, tractors, and general rental equipment, plus what ever else they need me to do as well.
I'll start:
Motor oil as the coolant in a horizontal band saw
A precision table used as the backing of a punch on sheet metal.
An automatic center punch being hit with a hammer.
Leaving the chuck key in and starting the lathe.
Leaving the wrench on the thing used to tighten the spindle chuck.
Congratulations on the new job. I sort of figured if you went back to work it would be a return to the oil fields. I agree with who mentioned the most important thing is enjoying your work.
Congratulations on the new job. I sort of figured if you went back to work it would be a return to the oil fields. I agree with who mentioned the most important thing is enjoying your work.
Fixing things have there own rewards. I held a position that fixed everything small boat motors, blenders, drills, weedwackers, lawn mowers, microwaves, ovens, fridges, disposals, Dishwasher, laundry. My partime job was TV's, and all electronics. We even did some stretching machines for a guy who rented them out to patients after surgery. You encounter stuff you didn't even know existed. That's when it gets really interesting. Like the day an inventor comes in with a high powered laser used for 3D imaging. Just Weird.
I know TCM is going to really like this job. His brain will be twisting in time with his products. It's alway's nice when a customer only wants you to repair it. The vote of confidence is all worth it. Doing the job right as opposed to just making it work until it gets out the door.
Actually a fair amount of my service work is directly in the oil fields. The oil related industry is one of the primary renters of the larger equipment which I work on.
So far out of three service calls two have been in the oil fields and my next one will probably have me going back tomorrow another time. I think my previous experience In the oil field is a real benefit now being I know the typical safety protocols and procedures that the different places use.