Hi everyone, long time no post. I am in desperate need of some qualified maintenance tech's and have been burning through them via a temp agency. I am head of maintenance at my plant and really need to get someone in here to replace a guy who is transferring. A little about the job, we are the 3rd largest steel company on the face of the planet and you will need to have some sort of industrial maintenance experience with a safe track record. Hydraulic knowledge is a must as the machines here are 90 % hydraulically powered. The building its self is 390,000 square feet and we are to keep every square foot up and running. You must know how to turn a wrench, trouble shoot root causes of failures and work safely. Ideally you would not be afraid of heights as you will get DeMag cert to work on bridge cranes that are 60 foot off the ground. Some travel is also required however it wont be for a while but next year I will be leading a PLC project in California and ideally someone I know will be coming with me. I'm willing to train someone to an extent but someone coming in who knows what the are doing would be best. Here are a list of "base lines" ive put together than you must meet of apply. We have great pay, awesome benefits and I personally think the job is fun. We are also doing a 150k expansion with a new line in the next 6 months and will get a percentage bonus on every month under budget (im really good at being cheap lol). I've only went over twice and both times it was from a gearbox that went out.
List of qualifications I would like to see.
Ability to weld. I'll settle for MIG and Stick however you will learn to TIG. Working at height Electrical knowledge. Not a big deal as I do the electrical work but having a 2nd person would be cool. Entire plant is 277 single and 480 3. Can run a hand lathe. The knifes we use are sharpened by hand on a lathe, want someone who knows how to work around one safely and can read a micrometer. Not above breaking out a box of rags and carb cleaner and cleaning up a mess (people who are not afraid to get a little dirty) Hydraulic knowledge, this is the biggest factor. I dont care if youre fresh out of school we need someone who understands the theory as this is my weak point. I am taking a 3 week course at Eaton just for a crash course. I can stumble my way through a problem however I need someone who can tell me why the problem is happening. We need a mechanic, not a parts changer.
Good luck, Kris. I contacted a couple of the guys that went through the Alternative Energy program with me (which covers Hydraulics, electronics, machining, etc etc) but they were both otherwise obligated.
Good luck, Kris. I contacted a couple of the guys that went through the Alternative Energy program with me (which covers Hydraulics, electronics, machining, etc etc) but they were both otherwise obligated.
Awesome! Ive talked to gabe, kenny and a few others seeing if anyone wants to try it out. If you know anyone else let me know! So far everyone from the temp agency's have been a complete idiot that cant perform simple tasks much less turn a wrench. Really need someone ASAP. Also, if they have a truck thats a huge plus as I now have to go buy one. Not a big deal but I dont really want a truck.
Sounds like a job for Don. That guy can do anything.
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Nope, I do have a strong hyd/elec background, but my days of working for someone else or leaving Texas are over and done--regardless of the pay/benefit package. Sure haven't lost anything in Oklahoma either-btdt and can't say I liked it much. I am not afraid of heights but I do maintain a healthy respect for gravity.
Odd, that any company would try to find a good hydraulics tech thru a temp agency
Not really, that way they can test whoever out with no contract and just can them, besides that way they don't have to give them any benefits if they don't want to, besides its also cheaper for them. I hate temporary agencies, they are another reason our wages are kept down. They don't have to give you anything they don't want and like I said can can you anytime they like. Besides the economy is shill in the dumper as far as I have seen and read,
Around here, all of the temp agencies I ever saw just provide low or unskilled workers. Minimum skills, minimum education, minimum abilities so they get minimum pay and minimum benefits. Basically, a breathing body that can pass a drug screen and understands basic instructions in a temporary job.
Around here, all of the temp agencies I ever saw just provide low or unskilled workers. Minimum skills, minimum education, minimum abilities so they get minimum pay and minimum benefits. Basically, a breathing body that can pass a drug screen and understands basic instructions in a temporary job.
Around here 60%+ of IT positions are filled through IT specialist contracting (read: temp) agencies. I would imagine that each industry would have its own version of that. Most of the contracts are for 30/60 days with 1 year extensions available if you make it to the end of the 30/60 day intro contract.
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People lie on resumes. I interviewed a guy today that claimed to have a lot of nohow in the electric field. Giving him a tour of the plant and asking some very basic question that he was failing to give a half minded answer to. I opened a cabinet up and asked him how many amps the fuses are, he read a part number off of a contractor for an answer. One guy was able to fake his way into a little test I put together just to get a background. All the test was is a simple double throw double pole relay running to a push button then to a light bulb. The common ran through the button to the coil side of the relay. I put the common wire on the wrong relay plug, provided a schematic, a multi meter and simple instruction on why it was not working along with a work log slip to write down what he did and why it happened. He failed. One guy claimed he did air compressor repair and didn't know what CFM was.
People lie on resumes. I interviewed a guy today that claimed to have a lot of nohow in the electric field. Giving him a tour of the plant and asking some very basic question that he was failing to give a half minded answer to. I opened a cabinet up and asked him how many amps the fuses are, he read a part number off of a contractor for an answer. One guy was able to fake his way into a little test I put together just to get a background. All the test was is a simple double throw double pole relay running to a push button then to a light bulb. The common ran through the button to the coil side of the relay. I put the common wire on the wrong relay plug, provided a schematic, a multi meter and simple instruction on why it was not working along with a work log slip to write down what he did and why it happened. He failed. One guy claimed he did air compressor repair and didn't know what CFM was.
I've known lots of people who could efficiently troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild from ground up-- engines, compressors and pumps but didn't have a clue how they performed in use or the specs of their output. All that is usually designed in and the final OEM specs are met by the testing/QA dept--if not on the customer end. For instance, I wouldn't automatically disqualify a prospective mechanic application if he didn't know what Stoichiometric air-to-fuel ratios were.
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I don't need a job...but if there is stainless of any kind, valves or any kind, actuators, or limit switches...I know a guy in OKC who sell this type of stuff.
I'd pass this info around, but the people I know that can do this already have jobs.
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20 an hour starting, 68 hours a week with some weekends that you work.
Is that $85,000 a year or are they slipping some kind of salary deal in on people? Either way, sounds like you are doing much better for yourself after leaving California.
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I've known lots of people who could efficiently troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild from ground up-- engines, compressors and pumps but didn't have a clue how they performed in use or the specs of their output. All that is usually designed in and the final OEM specs are met by the testing/QA dept--if not on the customer end. For instance, I wouldn't automatically disqualify a prospective mechanic application if he didn't know what Stoichiometric air-to-fuel ratios were.
We constantly upgrade and track down inefficiency in the machines, they need to know why it works, how it works and how it can be corrected. Maybe i'b being too picky?
I don't need a job...but if there is stainless of any kind, valves or any kind, actuators, or limit switches...I know a guy in OKC who sell this type of stuff.
I'd pass this info around, but the people I know that can do this already have jobs.
Is that $85,000 a year or are they slipping some kind of salary deal in on people? Either way, sounds like you are doing much better for yourself after leaving California.
I've been using Aberdeen Dynamics here in tulsa for hydraulic parts, however it's never a bad idea to see what different vendors offer. No salary however it has been talked about. We are in the final planning stages of a 150k square food addition and will be pouring the slab at the first of the year. As far as stainless goes we do cut stainless for Webco and a few other customers quite a bit. Been doing ok, looking at buying a truck and built a bad ass Volvo i've been wanting to for a while however its a handful for a daily driver and I need a truck to haul parts around in.
I've been using Aberdeen Dynamics here in tulsa for hydraulic parts, however it's never a bad idea to see what different vendors offer. No salary however it has been talked about. We are in the final planning stages of a 150k square food addition and will be pouring the slab at the first of the year. As far as stainless goes we do cut stainless for Webco and a few other customers quite a bit. Been doing ok, looking at buying a truck and built a bad ass Volvo i've been wanting to for a while however its a handful for a daily driver and I need a truck to haul parts around in.
Why are you cutting Webco stainless, I was under the impression they had a mill local? Aberdeen is a Parker rep and Parker has a VERY extensive line. When they see a product line the want to get into, they don't just jump into the market. They buy the largest manufacturer of said market and aggressively push to soak up market share. Seems to be working as Parker-Hannifen is a $13B company.
Why are you cutting Webco stainless, I was under the impression they had a mill local? Aberdeen is a Parker rep and Parker has a VERY extensive line. When they see a product line the want to get into, they don't just jump into the market. They buy the largest manufacturer of said market and aggressively push to soak up market share. Seems to be working as Parker-Hannifen is a $13B company.
I've been replacing Vicker's valve stacks with parker just due to the fact I can get parts in town the same day. I try to keep a few spool valve rebuilds on the shelf but haven't had time to sit down and rebuild them. I will be attending a 3 day class in Ohio to learn how to troubleshoot Parker products from what i have been told. Eaton has been buying up a ton of company's and they put a premium price tag on Char Lynn motors making my projected spending an issue as I cant seem to get a straight price on anything from them. Webco send us their milled coils to be slit then we ship it to their customers. We mainly slit high carbon steel and textured coils for home appliance manufacturing plants. We've been running a lot of Webco and Baldor lately. Come to think of it, I have never asked what they do with the finished stainless after we ship it.
Too bad I'm A) uncomfortable at heights and B) pretty settled in Ohio. I have military background in all aspects of hydraulics to 3500 psi, pneumatics to 4500 psi , as well as electrical single and 3 phase to 440v
Too bad I'm A) uncomfortable at heights and B) pretty settled in Ohio. I have military background in all aspects of hydraulics to 3500 psi, pneumatics to 4500 psi , as well as electrical single and 3 phase to 440v
Where in Ohio are you going to be?
Elirya OH. Im trying to get a rental and head over to Detroit just to say I did lol.
