What does everyone do?

[ViperBill]

Bill soon to be 50 auto tech. ASE master tech,advanced drive ability specialist ASE master heavy duty tech. 30 years. Work in Lino lakes mn aera.

 

[yamahinn03]

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ViperBill my son is 19, he is going to finish his second year of ASEP training in May any words of wisdom for him???? He likes what he is doing except having to work every Saturday when his buddies are out playn...

 

[SXRider7Hundo]

I'm Steve, 32- Live in a small town called Malta, IL. I was a member of UAW Local 145 as a production welder at the Caterpillar Aurora facility. I worked my way up to management and now belong to the manufacturing engineering department. My main responsibility is software support/programming tech for over 32 robots in the facility for off-shift production employees. Of our current assets 30 are welding machines by CLOOS, Fanuc, and ABB robotics. We have one oxy- cutting robot and one that is a large material handling machine that scans heat treated parts.

 

[SSX600]

My name is Eric I work for a Mining and Aggregate company that also does Road Construction. I am the equipment manager. I have been a Diesel Mechanic for over 30 years and have enjoyed everyday of my career. I just wish it would snow here in southwestern Wisconsin.

 

[FireFly79]

I am an accountant by profession.

 

[Doc Harley]

I ride.....

 

[Al Bundy]

Jeff, 42 in a couple months. Pipefitter/welder out of UA Local 716, Maine since 1995. Travel the country (and recently the world lol) chasing jobs. Currently in Malta, New York

Ever do any work @ BIW?

 

[03RX1-ER-LE]

I have been a Master ASE and L1 certified technician for over 40 years, (since 1975) worked in shop for 25 years, then 5 years at the Ford hotline helping techs fix cars over the phone, and now writing technician training for Ford/Lincoln techs for 10 years now. I am 58 and looking forward to retirement in a few years so I can snowmobile everyday of the snowmobile season.

 

[Deeppow16]

I'm an Engineer/ Project Manager. The place I work does a lot of custom fab work along with our machine shop which is strictly gun parts. We machine barrels, bolts, sights, and various other parts for Remingtion, DPMS, and Bushmaster.

 

[wexfordhunter]

Jake almost 42 work at a paper mill for the last 15 years

Domtar Nekoosa mill? I've visited there a couple of times, bought a lot of paper out of that mill over the years.

 

[ViperBill]

ViperBill my son is 19, he is going to finish his second year of ASEP training in May any words of wisdom for him???? He likes what he is doing except having to work every Saturday when his buddies are out playn...

Did my sat when I was younger now a mon to Friday guy. Not a lot of people going into the trade so there is good money to be made. Find a honest shop (many are not) work hard and be happy I really enjoy it most of the time!!

 

[yamajammer76]

I'm 40. I teach 5th grade. I just retired as a Major in the Army National Guard after 21 years of service. I'm an Iraqi War vet. Grew up on a ranch and farm we still own as a family, but it's leased out.

 

[bleedyamaha]

Ok I will let ya all in. I have been driving semi since 1987. I currently have been driving semi for Fed ex Freight for 20 years. 9 yrs left and hope to retire by age 60.

 

[Cummins6.7pwr]

I'm 40. I teach 5th grade. I just retired as a Major in the Army National Guard after 21 years of service. I'm an Iraqi War vet. Grew up on a ranch and farm we still own as a family, but it's leased out.

Thank You for your service! My father was in the Army and spent time in Korea.

 

[yamajammer76]

Thank You for your service! My father was in the Army and spent time in Korea.

Thanks. It was challenging at times, but overall a good experience. I would do it all over again if I had the chance.