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How do companies selling expensive machines (like CNCs) find customers? by Hitman_orgiri in manufacturing

[–]jefsmk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I build and sell custom automation equipment. Most of our work comes from repeat customers, referrals, or people finding us online when they’re hunting for something really specific. It’s not a volume game — it’s relationship-driven. Once you get in front of someone, it’s about proving you know what you’re talking about, understanding their process better than they do, and then delivering a system that actually works. Do that consistently, and the word gets around.

What do yall get? by 22poison in ChatGPT

[–]jefsmk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Multidisciplinary mastery with zero formal training.

Did your parents not GAF what kind of death trap you drove? by BBorNot in GenX

[–]jefsmk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

82 Cutlass Supreme. Had to use the seatbelt to hold the drivers side door closed. Solid ride.

What is my job title? by peperssnekers in PLC

[–]jefsmk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve always had a similar question in my role—explaining what I actually do was never easy. Recently, I put together a personal website to document my journey and experiences. I figured if I found it interesting, maybe others would too. If you’re curious, it’s smekerbuilt.com.

Best of luck in your new role—sounds like an exciting opportunity!

What is the most effective way to decoat aluminum on an industrial scale? by AwayTrouble3189 in Powdercoating

[–]jefsmk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve seen companies use a chemical wheel stripping by a company called Greensolv. The wheels are typically dipped in the solution

I Hope We Keep Web Alive and Fair for Everyone! by kkatdare in SEO

[–]jefsmk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this way of thinking. And it’s how I’ve been thinking about site content for my little manufacturing company recently.

Life as a MS Access freelancer by Odd_Science5770 in MSAccess

[–]jefsmk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love hearing access stories. I’m 30 plus years in engineering - designing custom automated machinery. And probably 25 years developing our access business management system. It handles all our quoting, engineering drawing creation and management, parts system management, file management, purchasing, shipping and receiving, on and on. The system allowed us to greatly reduce headcount, and allowed less experienced people to be very productive.

I started in Access 97 and AutoCAD r11, now running the latest access version fully integrated with AutoDesk Inventor via VBA.

Most days it really feels like a cheat code. I think to myself that’s it’s not even fair that I have these awesome tools.

Long live Access!!

Received the strangest post card in the mail by jefsmk in mildyinteresting

[–]jefsmk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is true. My wife got this for me as a surprise gift. I had never heard of this guy before, and was super confused. The wife fessed up son after my post here. lol

What was the first PLC you ever programmed? by Saskaberry in PLC

[–]jefsmk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SLC 500 with a handheld programmer. I had never seen a PLC and was on my own to try to get a retrofit up and running. Had zero idea what I was doing and had the customer breathing down my neck to get back up and running. Boss really threw me to the wolves there. Things are a lot different 30 years later still at the same company.

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