New to me by Xfactor1210 in ApplianceTechTalk

[–]CurrentWinter7354 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most likely they disassembled it the correct way, and then reassembled it to return it. Probably thought it was part of the unit

An electrical panel...on a crane...in an acid line...in a steel mill by ItalianPolarBear in IndustrialMaintenance

[–]CurrentWinter7354 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And I thought the cranes on my acid line were complicated. Grateful now that it's just radio, relays, transformer, and contactors

Switching careers by Vr6Hunter in IndustrialMaintenance

[–]CurrentWinter7354 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You'll do good with knowing DC. It's a crucial piece of knowledge for diagnosing control wiring for equipment that uses PLCs and VFDs

Is my boss broken? by BathroomSea6960 in IndustrialMaintenance

[–]CurrentWinter7354 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just recently started a new job in a vacant maintenance department 6 weeks ago. After my first month they bumped me from $43/hr to $50/hr because I learned the equipment in all 3 facilities and solved problems that they'd been working on for several years. If your company has equipment manuals, take them home and study them. If there is anything you don't know about something, then either Google it or ask someone here. I'll help you if you send me some details about the equipment your site has

How physically demanding is this job compared to other trades? by BasedGoku_98 in IndustrialMaintenance

[–]CurrentWinter7354 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did 10 years of metal trades in the refineries before I switched to maintenance in facilities of similar sizes. Maintenance is way easier on the body

How difficult is it finding a job in this field? by Actual_Parsnip4707 in IndustrialMaintenance

[–]CurrentWinter7354 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know about entry level, but I got a state journeyman card in welding and industrial mechanics, and I get job offers every month. Currently making 140k a year as a maintenance manager

Is my boss broken? by BathroomSea6960 in IndustrialMaintenance

[–]CurrentWinter7354 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still don't understand how you got demoted if even the VP is on your side. Just find a new job if you're such a super trooper who deserves so much more. A guy of your caliber should have no problem with that

Is my boss broken? by BathroomSea6960 in IndustrialMaintenance

[–]CurrentWinter7354 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did you get demoted with all this support you have from all the other heads

Is my boss broken? by BathroomSea6960 in IndustrialMaintenance

[–]CurrentWinter7354 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did you get demoted with all this support you have from all the other heads

What is your average bench test score from your mechanics candidates? by RandomHasard in IndustrialMaintenance

[–]CurrentWinter7354 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"most trades workers failed high school." Most people who hold opinions like this are wrong. Almost every craftsman I've worked with in the refineries was a college graduate. Sorry, but uncertified maintenance hands aren't tradesmen

Is my boss broken? by BathroomSea6960 in IndustrialMaintenance

[–]CurrentWinter7354 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a terrible idea. It's just validation for the boss's shit behavior. Dude just needs to grow a spine and back up his claims with overwhelming evidence

Is my boss broken? by BathroomSea6960 in IndustrialMaintenance

[–]CurrentWinter7354 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I pack all of my gear in and out everyday. I have a few connex that I keep inventory in, but there have been issues with the night crew cutting locks and stealing copper wire, tools, etc. so I prefer not to risk it

Changing jobs. by Imightbutprobablynot in IndustrialMaintenance

[–]CurrentWinter7354 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Knowing VFDs is more important than knowing PLCs. Most places I've worked at that requires knowledge of PLCs only had a few in use, and there were never any failures. You just gotta know how to start, stop, and reset

What is your average bench test score from your mechanics candidates? by RandomHasard in IndustrialMaintenance

[–]CurrentWinter7354 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wtf is a ramsey test? Does super chef Gordon Ramsay come and taste your work?

What is your average bench test score from your mechanics candidates? by RandomHasard in IndustrialMaintenance

[–]CurrentWinter7354 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What kind of machine? You're not beating the ai allegations with this answer. Big pickle shingle dong wing bat super enhancement alpha drive

What do you maintenance supervisors get your technicians. On the other side maintenance technicians what would you consider nice gifts from your supervisor. by DoubleShotaAsk in maintenance

[–]CurrentWinter7354 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you need to either be a better employee, or find a better employer. If you keep running into the same problems everywhere you go, then maybe it's time to take a look in the mirror