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29th Sep 2018, 09:13 AM #1Diamond Member
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I got a New Job
HI,
I haven't been posting for a while due to getting a new job at a large engineering/manufacturing company. I worked at Bunnings for about 5 months pushing boxes around, which I didn't really like and the pay was crap.
I seen a opportunity for a Machine Operator/Basic Machinist. So I applied, had the interview - I told the workshop foreman (my immediate Boss) I did an Army trade apprenticeship and my skills weren't that good. Anyway I got the job, started the last week of August.
They have a large Taiwanese made Bridgeport clone milling machine and lathe, and two old school hydraulic broach machines in the section I work in. Basically I just cut flats on shafts which are then made into conveyor belt rollers for the mining and manufacturing sectors. I also get odd jobs like cutting circlip grooves in shafts, drilling through holes, drilling and tapping holes, turning down the OD of finished rollers (getting the required surface finish) and welding up mistakes and finishing them off.
It's a funny place to work at. We have drawings for everything, tolerances to (kinda) keep. My boss has been with the company for 25 years so he knows everything. The other day I was doing a job, he came up to me and said, "Ben this is a production workshop, not a jobbing workshop - just drill somewhere near the middle." And yesterday, on the CNC lathe, I had 0.016 mm to work with on the OD.
And talking about the CNC section, he wants to train me up on programming/setting the CNC lathes. Yesterday I was just operating one of them. I had my first crash on the CNC. I didn't push the bar in far enough (there's collets along the inside of the bar feeder/hydraulic that sometimes grab the bar and when your not paying attention or your new you think you've pushed it home but you haven't!), the first operation was to face the bar off. Well it attempted to right in the middle of the bar. I sh*t myself, told the boss and he just laughed. He replaced the tool and reset the lathe and off we went.
Anyway its a good place to work and I enjoy it so far.
Ben
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29th Sep 2018, 09:17 AM #2Most Valued Member
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Congratulations Ben, it's always nice to hear someone finding more rewarding employment! I just finished up a job that was pretty average, looking forward to a few weeks in the workshop.
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29th Sep 2018, 07:16 PM #3Most Valued Member
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Good on you Ben.
You are lucky they are prepared to train you up.
I haven't really worked in the trade for about 18 years now. Honestly, I dont think I could go back to it and make money for an employer now. Forgotten too much.
I hope it all works out well for you.
peter
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29th Sep 2018, 09:17 PM #4
Congratulations Ben, its nice to hear that you are doing a job that you enjoy ! Sounds as if you have a good boss. Many wouldn't laugh at a mistake like that, or let you take pictures of it.
I would hate to be pushing boxes around all day ! Totally soul destroying.Best Regards:
Baron J.
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30th Sep 2018, 02:27 PM #5Golden Member
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Well done, its always a good thing if you enjoy your work, makes big difference, I liked the photos of the crashes - reminded me of when I first got the mill and wondered why the cutter was glowing red hot after a couple of seconds contact with the workpiece ........ too many rpm, felt like a right goose.
Bill
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20th Nov 2018, 07:03 PM #6Intermediate Member
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One smart boss. Has realised that you are honest and happy to work. Also smart because you will never make that mistake again and didn't belittle you due to your lack of specific experience. Working for someone like that is worth a lot in my opinion.
Regards
Quentin
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22nd Nov 2018, 07:10 PM #7Diamond Member
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Congrats on the new job Ben, hope it all goes well for you.
All The Best steran50 Stewart
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27th Nov 2018, 08:27 AM #8Most Valued Member
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Well done on the new job!
SimonGirl, I don't wanna know about your mild-mannered alter ego or anything like that." I mean, you tell me you're, uh, super-mega-ultra-lightning babe? That's all right with me. I'm good. I'm good.
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28th Nov 2018, 04:52 PM #9Diamond Member
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Well unfortunately life has thrown me a nasty curve ball. I like the job, it interest's me, it would of been enough money and suited our lifestyle. But there's no us anymore so I'll probably be moving back to Sydney and starting over again.
Ben.
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28th Nov 2018, 06:19 PM #10Most Valued Member
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Sorry to hear that Ben.
KrynTo grow old is mandatory, growing up is optional.
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28th Nov 2018, 07:08 PM #11Golden Member
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Ben,
. ....... You seemed to reaallly like the job, is it worth hanging in there for a while to see what happens in that job over next few months ?
Bill
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28th Nov 2018, 07:44 PM #12Senior Member
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Sorry to hear that, as I said 2 weeks ago when I saw you. Talk to your employer, as their main office is in Sydney's western suburbs.
JohnQLast edited by JohnQ; 28th Nov 2018 at 07:44 PM. Reason: Syntax
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29th Nov 2018, 02:23 PM #13Most Valued Member
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So sorry to hear that. We truly never know what's around the corner.
For what it's worth, I really suggest hanging in there, you've had one big life change in the form of a relationship breakdown. Retrievable perhaps? Having been in a similar position in the past, the last thing I needed or wanted was a second upheaval in the form of changing jobs, particularly as I liked my employers as you seem to like yours.
I don't know your personal circumstances, but I urge you to not be hasty and to take a few moments to catch your breath and take stock of your life before making too many big moves.
Regards Karl.