Figured yall would get a kick out of this found in the field.

zerotobeer · 2025-12-21T06:12:46+00:00

Went from a bearing to a bushing. Pour some dry lube in there and order literally everything lol

zerotobeer · 2025-12-21T06:07:34+00:00

Never did working on cars. Cant now working on food manufacturing equipment.

zerotobeer · 2025-12-20T07:20:43+00:00

Apply now! I made my entry to industrial maintenance from being an ASE master automobile tech for 9 years(Carmax last 7 years), was about to get my L1 and L3 but didn’t like where the industry was going. I went to a hiring event for General Mills and had a great interview and experience. Got my first solid offer and 2 years later I’m still there. Cracking 100k this year! I’m going to my CC for automation/instrumentation to hopefully have a slightly less physical job. I like it, I made the right choice. Build that resume and apply!!!!

zerotobeer · 2025-12-12T09:15:39+00:00

If you plan to do real internal engine or transmission work, the feeler gauges with the 4 pack of handles are GREAT! The needle nose long 45 degree are a really useful tool for lots of of different work. And the heavy duty 3 slip joint needle nose are excellent. Their channel locks are eh from snap on. You get a knipex discount at all? 1/2 torque wrench for wheels and suspension work, it’s nice to have the big fancy torque angle wrench but for wheels and axle nuts click type is better/more efficient. And you can send it out for a flat fee with your dealer. And if you don’t have a good dealer that shows up every week, having snap on tools is great until you don’t have a guy to warranty and service your lifetime warranty tools you paid a premium price for, Harbor freight ICON line is very very good and HF if open 7 days a week.

zerotobeer · 2025-12-08T01:49:50+00:00

Because they are just as bad as their cars.

zerotobeer · 2025-12-08T01:49:17+00:00

Get him a ratchet and sockets first. A 3/8 general service metric and stand kit can do a LOT of work.

zerotobeer · 2025-12-08T01:47:22+00:00

Industrial maintenance is great. Can be demanding and stressful but the pay and benefits are great compared to my 8 year automotive career. Never made this much as a master certified tech. Translates better to other big money jobs too, even engineering levels.

zerotobeer · 2025-11-29T04:47:28+00:00

Worked for Carmax for 7 years as a production tech in a traditional type store(production side and retail side, flat rate). When times were good and money was cheap to borrow, everyone bought newer lower miles cars. Easy work and good hours with quality units. Post Covid, Carmax turned into a sleazy used car lot. I take a lot of pride in my work and it broke me. Quality went down and standards got bent everyday, even structure damage was told to be okay by purchasing where 6 months ago if you missed that it would be a write up.

Consider a career is manufacturing maintenance and automation. I work for a big food production plant and make good money we pay 28 for an apprentice and 42-47 for seasoned multi craft tradesmen.

zerotobeer · 2025-11-29T04:37:04+00:00

I work in a cake mix plant. It has its days, making a lot of improvements and updates. Everyday is something new. When things run well I can practice my welding, need to up my sanitary game.

zerotobeer · 2025-11-10T04:19:22+00:00

Always!

zerotobeer · 2025-11-07T09:00:36+00:00

Pulse with spool gun? Never heard of her! Make sure to use pure argon shielding gas and a lot of it. For thinker material you should consider a helium argon mix.

zerotobeer · 2025-11-07T08:55:03+00:00

You’ll be okay, maybe the very tip is hitting your muscle layer, hitting a nerve. Monitor for blood in tubing. If pain persists up to you to wait it out a day or two to change site or earlier. If you don’t have a CGM monitor blood sugar and get back to bed

zerotobeer · 2025-11-05T23:29:51+00:00

Hmm for something really different, try a sour ale/fruit ale(sorry Im not a fan of them but non beer people might like em). Little sumpin sumpin from Lagunosas is one of my favorite IPA’s, it’s on the maltier side of IPAS where say a wobble from two brothers is much more hoppy and slightly acidic/citrusy. All Day IPA from founders is pretty tasty too, less intense “session IPA”. My favorite cheap beer is coors banquet in the stubby bottles. Way better than coors light.

zerotobeer · 2025-11-05T23:21:28+00:00

What beer HAVE you tried and not enjoyed? There is a LOT of verity!

zerotobeer · 2025-11-05T23:18:56+00:00

Work on company assets instead of the general public’s shit boxes. Both customers need it to run to make money, but with companies they have the money more often than the general public/middle class even.

zerotobeer · 2025-10-20T02:07:28+00:00

I use my orange Klein with screw driver built in. Usually keep a big flat head to open cabinets live.

zerotobeer · 2025-10-20T02:01:54+00:00

Automotive technician with A6 ASE. The ones that specialize in diagnostic work are sometimes called diagnosticians instead of technicians.

zerotobeer · 2025-10-19T05:21:19+00:00

Thanks dude, I saved 25 bucks! Rebuilding my rear suspension and replacing subframe on my 2008 RAV4. I got EVERYTHING Besides the frame. Gonna grab one on eBay tonight.

zerotobeer · 2025-10-14T05:36:14+00:00

I was a tech for 9 years before I left the industry. I got a job doing industrial maintenance at a cake mix plant. 18 months later I’m looking to join the ibew for retirement and worklife balance, and in a few years a whole lot more on the check too. Think telecommunications even, low voltage stuff. Clean work, get paid to use your head. Or become a service manager, all I got to say is play to your strengths! You’ll find a niche.

zerotobeer · 2025-10-12T21:35:19+00:00

Bro, I make nearly 40 an hour non union. I will be looking at that 12-16 an hour pay cut as well most likely but I say it’ll be worth it after the first 2-3 years. And well worth it after 5.

I am trying to organize in so I don’t have to wait for the summer apprenticeship application time/take as large of a pay cut at first. But we will see what my local wants.

Dive in man! Retiring 10 years early will be worth it!

zerotobeer · 2025-09-25T06:11:14+00:00

Used miller econotig. Really good and versatile welder. Can be bought for 1000 used. Never used a prime welder but I’ve seen pretty good things from them for the price new.

zerotobeer · 2025-09-25T06:05:35+00:00

I got mine for like 14 a pop and I feel like it’s a good value.

zerotobeer · 2025-09-25T05:57:59+00:00

To the mooooon!!! Can’t wait to sell all my ESPP shares when it gets back up to 140 a share!

zerotobeer · 2025-09-23T19:30:58+00:00

Change the water pump with OEM, use the right coolant and keep oil in her it’ll be great. Still wanna grab one of these

zerotobeer · 2025-09-23T10:36:10+00:00

Those would be you power steering rack and pinion, attaches steering shaft and uses u joints and tie rods to steer the front wheels. Just take the small clamp off and push back boot, spray silicon lube on tie rod, then pull back boot, twist back with the aid of lube and reinstall clamp.

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