In reply to SVreX:
Aren't we all?
In reply to SVreX:
Aren't we all?
Commercial Construction Superintendent and Home Inspector.
I am very proficient a giving advice on varied subjects I know nothing about.
(I also have about 30 years experience being a small scale entrepreneur and serving as a full time volunteer with Habitat for Humanity in several under developed countries, so my experiences are kinda varied)
logdog wrote: As an exotic dancer I can offer great advice on which baby oils really glisten up the abs.
Or in your case, ab.
I run the electrical "grid" for a few states, 100kv and up. Previously I worked in nuclear power both as a civilian and probably with TJ in Uncle Sam's canoe club.
My advice is to invest in quality home UPS options, because the more renewable power that goes online the better your odds of being in the dark.
In reply to Sput:
Which pump line? I've sold a LOT of pump connectors.
Registered Nurse here, specializing in cancer treatment and clinical trials. Spent some years working ER too.
Advice: Emergency: call 911, don't drive yourself. Cancer: get a second opinion, preferably from a specialist at a research institute.
I have a degree in Sports Medicine and Athletic Training, but I've been a career firefighter for almost 20 years. We handle just about any type of 9-1-1 emergency that isn't strictly a police matter. I see myself as a Problem Solver. When someone has exhausted all of their other options, they call us. Also, I do a lot of CPR.
I suppose that if just about any of you guys were on fire and I was standing nearby, at the very least I would stomp on you until the fire goes out.
Retired from the army as a helicopter mech/flight engineer/tech inspector. Taught A&P for a brief time. Most fun job I've had but the pay sucked. Now I'm an army civilian with a fancy title of Logistics Management Specialist. What I really do is support the troops flying the helicopters. Get them what they need, act as their rep on new projects to make sure it fits their needs, help them troubleshoot issues and sometimes teach. I even get to visit the soldiers when issuing and training new equipment. My biggest headache is the supply system which I have to deal with daily. 20 years avoiding supply and now I is supply.
Not sure how much help I could be with some of the people here but if you have a problem with your helicopter I might be able to help. 
Healthcare IT. Epic software, revenue cycle, support services sales.
I am not an expert, but I will talk at 'chu like I know stuff.
Edit: engineering physics degree - worked in a solar cell lab for a summer - not for me.
Worked for five years as a bicycle mechanic and wannbe pro racer, never got good enough to actually get paid for that. Three months in student loan collections, and the remainder of my work experience in CNC milling machine programming,setup, and operation for companies without the latest in equipment or sufficient budgets to do any training. Therefore, all I know about that I got from three semesters of tech school and what I can find online. If in any way any of that can help anyone, I'm happy to oblige...
I am also fluent in both British and American English, so if you need a proofreader who catches at least 97% of mysteaks, I can do that too.
Analytical chemist specializing in chromatography and mass spectrometry for the past 26 years. I've worked in environmental labs, clinical labs, and academia. I currently work for an instrument manufacturer outside of Toronto. I spend part of my time offering opinions on how our software should work so our customers can get things done. The rest of my time is spent doing research on variety of mass spec related topics and collaborating with our customers and colleagues.
I'm happy to answer any questions.
In reply to logdog:
As a former dancer while finishing school, I can honestly say 2 things.
1) Johnson's baby oil is best
2) guys tip better
One of those facts made me uncomfortable enough to leave the field
Journeyman electrician since 96. Got out of the direct trade in 97 for a job in the telecommunications industry. Been with one of the biggest in the world since. Started out installing network equipment in central offices, and now currently working (sort of) in the maintenance department of network power systems. Generators, rectifiers, and batteries are my bread and butter. I say sort of working because we've been on strike for over a month now. I can give you lots of advice, but right now I don't think I can afford to as I can't afford anything. 4 weeks without pay really sucks with a family.
I am not sure what to do about the future. Ride out the work stoppage, or get back into the electrical trade. At 41 I'm not sure I still have it. I know I can mentally still do the job, but physically I'm not so sure. Maybe I need some advice.
Stage Electrician. While I do some wiring, nothing like you would find at home (unless your home uses 400amp service with camlock disconnects) I most play with intelligent lighting and make it move, do pretty colours, and basically enhance whatever act is on the stage.
I do not mind offering some advice, but it's a pretty specific field.
I also used to drive commercial.. large straight trucks and smaller box trucks
Millwright / maintenance mechanic / electrician in a facility that essentially puts hot melt adhesive on string. If you've ever pulled the tab to open a FedEx envelope, tore down a piece of engineered plywood product, bought a cube of crappy beer in America or Mexico, or cursed the reinforcement in a refrigerator box, you've probably handled my product.
No, I won't help you or offer advice. I like our profit sharing program too much.
Wow. You guys all do some really strange stuff. A lot of useless stuff too... At least in terms of helping fellow grm folks. Looks like we got an appliance tech, a couple of electricians, and a real life grease monkey.
mad_machine wrote: Stage Electrician. While I do some wiring, nothing like you would find at home (unless your home uses 400amp service with camlock disconnects) I most play with intelligent lighting and make it move, do pretty colours, and basically enhance whatever act is on the stage. I do not mind offering some advice, but it's a pretty specific field.
I do what he does, only in a different casino on the other side of the country. Likewise, very little about my trade is applicable to the "real world".
However, if you want Las Vegas travel advice, I'll be glad to help.
Mark57 wrote: 26 years selling medium and heavy duty Freightliner trucks, last 12 as Sales Manager but still have many vocational customers I deal with on a daily basis. Always willing to help out Also have a 5' x 10' cnc plasma table in my home shop, specialize in short runs and artwork at a reasonable price. Located in north central Ohio
Is that Midway in Monroeville?
I'm in the Sandusky/Huron area.
I'm an RN, currently working in heart/lung surgery. One of the nice things about nursing is the massive variety of jobs out there. I've worked in IT, critical care and as an organ donation coordinator in the past. So, no, none of this has any application outside the hospital.
Most GRM job I had was working ad an indie Porsche shop during high school. I've also done some flight instructing in the past.
My advice: don't smoke, and don't eat at Five Guys.
I work as an engineer designing new medical devices and have been involved with orthopedics, biopsy, and surgical robotics at different times.
More relevant to this board is the time spent subcontracting repairs for a used car dealer ( but that was over 20 years ago).
I've also worked with designing load cells and other transducers for industrial and Motorsports applications. That included instrumenting components for Champ, Indy, Toyota Atlantic, and NASCAR.
I've wrenched on mostly older cars (mid 90's and older) with a few newer ones mixed in. Everything from minor tuneups to complete tear down and rebuilds of engines (gas, diesel, on road, off road, and marine), transmissions and differentials.
Also have plenty of experience with small engine power equip and snowmobiles.
I'll provide info and advice were I can.
Robbie wrote: Healthcare IT. Epic software, revenue cycle, support services sales. I am not an expert, but I will talk at 'chu like I know stuff. Edit: engineering physics degree - worked in a solar cell lab for a summer - not for me.
I am also in healthcare IT. Chart retrieval workflow software and data submission software for Medicare advantage and the health insurance marketplace. I'll start off with the asking for advice - do you know of a way to get Epic certified without being sponsored by an employer?
Machinist/toolmaker/fabricator
Manufacturing Engineer
Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineering
Technical Sales
Product Manager
Marketing
Marketing Manager
Project Manager
Retirement
That all spanned 45 years in manufacturing, machine tools and industrial measuring equipment. I like retirement the most. However, although everything else was fun and interesting but stressful, from a personal satisfaction and creativity point of view, machinist/toolmaker/fabricator was a great job. It just didn't pay as much as the others. (But really required a lot of skill). But it was a good foundation for what I did after. My advice is this: What worked for me over the years was staying in the same or similar industries, building on experience, creating a valuable reputation, taking on progressively more responsibility with each change, and enjoying the ride as much as possible. I consider myself fortunate for a few good breaks along the way, but it was mostly hard work, vision, and perseverance. Other than that, I doubt I could give anybody advice, consulting or counseling unless it was very specific to my field. But who knows? Looking to buy a CNC machining center, deep hole drilling machine, CMM, or factory automation integration? Maybe I can help.
In reply to JohnRW1621: Yes, Midway in Monroeville, I spend the majority of my time in the Mansfield store as its only 8 minutes from home. Come down and autocross with us this summer, schedule is posted on the MOSCC website
I write software for ethernet switches, most recently implementing features in the BGP protocol stack.
I'm happy to talk about software development, but I won't fix your Windows machine. :)
My professions:
Security Guard (part time, E36 M3 pay)
Burger flipper (part time, E36 M3tier pay)
Trailer Mechanic (entry level, only a few months, stepping stone to the next position. I owe a lot to the guy who got me the interview for this job.)
Diesel Mechanic (about 4 years total. I used to be able to tell the difference between an N14 Cummins, a 3406 Cat and a 60 Series Detroit based solely on the sound. I still LOVE the sound of an old 2-stroke Detroit!)
CNC Machinist trainee (extensive study of tooling/workpiece materials, cutting data, GD&T and some metallurgy. Just under 1 year.)
CNC/Manual Machinist ( just under 5 years. Ran and programmed lots of old CNC lathes and mills. Ran a few manuals as well.)
Journeyman Maintenance Machinist (2.5 years and counting. I mostly run old manual lathes, mills and grinders with a CNC machine thrown in here and there. I also rebuild industrial gearboxes and Rod Mill roll stand housings.)
My diesel knowledge is very outdated but I'd be happy to help with any machining questions someone may have.
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