Fleet Mechanic for a fleet of 197 vehicles and over 1100 pieces of equipment. Everyday is something new to work on and every year the numbers grow. On the side I work for a private contractor doing snow removal.
Industrial electrician. Running conduit and pulling wire. Biggest part of the job is troubleshooting the computerized controls on all different types of machinery. I LOVE THAT PART! :laugh: Done lots of troubleshooting and design/installation of Programmable Logic Controllers, especially the Allen-Bradley SLC-500 and MicroLogix lines. If anyone is thinking of a career change, hoping to make some real money in a computer-related field, Google those last 2 items. It's still a wide open field, and companies everywhere are looking for these skills. PLC's are everywhere. Ever wonder what controls the traffic lights? A-B PLC-5's, at least around here. (I got a peek in a big silver box on a street corner in Wenatchee, not so long ago.) One of the perks of this trade is that the computer controls on cars aren't a mystery to me. Lots of stuff in common with what I work with, all the time. I'm also an off-and-on student at the local college, for A/C and Refrigeration. Got my EPA 608 Universal and 609 Automotive licenses, so I can buy refrigerants. Including R12 in the little cans. My wife's a stay-at-home mom, and makes a homemade salsa that will strip the chrome off a Harley.:af: :ball: (Closest emoticons I could find to describe it)
Land Surveyor. Been doing it since I was old enough to be free labor for my granddad. Worked for him, was an Army surveyor, worked for companies all over the world (as in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana). It's taken me to some beautiful places that I never would have hiked in to see if not for work. Taken me to some ugly places that I never would have seen if not for work also. A lot has changed since the 70's and 80's when we didn't have phones or any electronic gear in the field and the only electronics in the office were a hand held calculator, a phone and an F.M. radio.
Hi Jan. I have work a lot with ox steel on Mobilecranes, Excavators etc. Next week i will put Hardox on a Bucket, need a new cutting edge. Do you make Domex to? Its real Swedish steel. :TU: Goran
Got out of the Army in 86 and installed car phones for a family owned car phone business in New York City. This is when wireless was relatively new to the public and the handsets were extremely expensive - and the money made was outrageous. The family owned company was sold off to Nynex Mobile and after 24 years in the business, I am now an Engineering Manager for Verizon Wireless in New York Metro. The wireless data technology is awesome Iggycat NJ Mike
Motorbike accessories and clothes shop manager in France. SPEEDWAY AIX EN PROVENCE Been working in bikes since 1994 (was my 2nd job) Every holidayfolks welcome !!:beer A+ JC
WATERCONOMY- Everything Water, we move it - deliver it - pump it - collect it - dump it - blow it - suck it - drink it, (with scotch) - irrigate it - fill pools with it - dust controll with it - clean up after bush fires with it - ect ect.... figure that one, when you guys are under 6 feet of snow at the moment. Not Down under massive shortage in southern states. Be scared of global warming Im told.:bglasses: Works for me though, or is it Oil we should be concerned about to run our Big Block - greenhouse gas emitting Buicks with. Either way they may be related when you think about it.:3gears:
Yep-Nice motorbike shop-Bike helmets - champagne - happy people, great stuff, however whats that you are eating o No: . Is it man v wild French style........
Hi there ! What we're eating is called 'crpes' ,thiner than the thinest panckakes you ever swallowed !! You can have it 'salted' or 'sugared' all the lunch long, great stuff !!:TU: Actually it's not champagne but 'cidre' we are drinking, it's made of apples instead of grapewine, mutch more tasty (for me....) It's all typical from Bretagne/Normandie, DDay's location, maybe some of you as been told by their fathers..... Thanks to them for coming here! You're all welcome! A+ JC
I am a production manager for a Car Audio subwoofer and amplifier manufacturer. US Amps/RE Audio, But I also double as the engineers assistant and woofer designer. Started out years ago with Jet Sound cassette decks and Kraco 6X9's on tractors. I also still do custom install on the side. Willing to trade install and equipment for a good buick mech to finish my car. lol
Police Officer for the last ten years. Before that I did four years Marine Infantry. Worked as an auto mechanic between Marine Corps and Police work.
I worked from 1964 to 1969 as an Auto Tech in BOP and Chevy dealerships with about a year with VW thrown in. Then in 69 I started teaching Auto Shop in a state tech school. I did that for 34 years in Kentucky and moved to Tennessee and I'm still teaching today. Never missed a beat. In my spare time my wife and I race our 67 GS 400 in Nostalgia Super Stock and run mostly with the NMCA through out the eastern half of the US. We have finished in the top ten in points about 5 times since we started in 2002 and won the World Championship in 2007. Jim Netherland
i thought i had replied here before but since the tread goes from 03 to 10 and i joined in 05 i know i hadn't :laugh: . i was a volvo technician for 10 years, chevy for 2.5, independants for 2. as of 8-07 i have been a union elevator contructor w/ otis elevator here in boston. will now be able to retire @ 65 with something now.
First off, that looks like a good work environment. People having a good time for lunch. Second, thanks for remembering my Grandfathers generation. Nice to know that they are still remembered for what they went through.
I am a full time student/disabled veteran.I am currently going to graduate this semester from delta junior college with my Auto Motive masters technician certificate and Associates degree.I also have A1 and A6 Ase certifications,working on the smog license,anyone know of any shops hiring in northern California!!! Take care guys Russ.
