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So, what do y'all do for a living?

Discussion in 'Off Topic [BG]' started by Tama, Jul 27, 2009.

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  1. Jul 27, 2009 #1
    Tama

    Tama

    Nov 19, 2008
    Bugtussle
    So, what is it that you do?

    Me? I'm a project Manager at a sheetmetal shop.
    We hand-build anything from small trays for laboratories to huge vessels and cyclones for dust collection in industry.
    Here is a pic. This was built from flat sheet & structural iron....all made from scratch so to speak:

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    Show your pics or whatever.
    Cheers, Dave
     
  2. Jul 27, 2009 #2
    Tama

    Tama

    Nov 19, 2008
    Bugtussle
    One more:
    My crew of 3 built this in about 3 or 4 weeks if I remember correctly.
    The beautiful aluminum work was done by my friend Arturro from Mexico.

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  3. Jul 27, 2009 #3
    NJL

    NJL

    Apr 12, 2002
    San Antonio
    my dad worked 32 years at a steel castings plant - they had enormous dust collectors.. you just brought back some memories. :)
     
  4. Jul 27, 2009 #4
    Kwesi

    Kwesi

    Sep 19, 2007
    USA; Mitchellville, Maryland
    I gets me some schoolin'
     
  5. Jul 27, 2009 #5
    Tama

    Tama

    Nov 19, 2008
    Bugtussle
    Great, glad to bring back good memories.
    I was a Quality Assurance Manager in a cast-iron foundry in the early 80's. Tough job casting metal, but good experience.

    My Dad is no longer with us, but he too was a Foundryman for many years.
    Small world.
    Regards, Dave
     
  6. Jul 27, 2009 #6
    NJL

    NJL

    Apr 12, 2002
    San Antonio
    you mentioned in another thread you lived in SA off Zarzamora in 82'... ever hear of KO Steel Castings?
     
  7. Jul 27, 2009 #7
    Tama

    Tama

    Nov 19, 2008
    Bugtussle
    No, I worked for Consolidated foundry from 80-82. We cast from Halliburton & National oil pumps.

    I loved S.A., but had to leave during the oil bust. Couldn't find work in my chosen field.

    But S.A. is such a beautiful city with so much to do. Henry Cisneros was our Mayor and a damn fine person.

    Texas is such a proud state and rightfully so. I had a blast there when I was young. Used to ride my Harley to Canyon Lake and check out the girls. Brackenridge park and another park on the west side was the place to hang out back then....I forgot the name.
    Dave
     
  8. Jul 28, 2009 #8
    Auzzie-Phoenix

    Auzzie-Phoenix

    Mar 30, 2007
    Columbus, OH
    Working cashier at wally-world, trying to figure out what I want to go back to school for since my chosen career got outsourced and cheapened to the point that job offers pay less than my walmart pay (pc technician).

    Still looking for something fun and worthwhile that I could tolerate doing for the rest of my life... since I'll never be able to retire.
     
  9. Jul 28, 2009 #9
    Stu L.

    Stu L.

    Nov 27, 2001
    Corsicana, Texas
    I save people money by helping them with their insurance needs :)
     
  10. Jul 28, 2009 #10
    bwv1013

    bwv1013

    Mar 20, 2008
    southern cal
    i teach and play music.
     
  11. Jul 28, 2009 #11
    Pacman

    Pacman Layin' Down Time Staff Member Gold Supporting Member

    Apr 1, 2000
    Omaha, Nebraska
    Endorsing Artist: Roscoe Guitars, DR Strings, Aguilar Amplification
    This thread comes up ever 6-8 months, and I never get tired of responding.

    I play bass for the Federal Government.

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  12. Jul 28, 2009 #12
    tom once dead

    tom once dead

    Mar 8, 2008
    Brisbane QLD Australia
    I'm finishing my last year at school. But, I recently got a job at Billy Hyde Music Store, bassically all the good things about GC, without the bad customer service and dodgy gear.
    Don't start for another week or so. Im pretty happy considering I have secured a job for when I leave school.
     
  13. Jul 28, 2009 #13
    heroincredible

    heroincredible

    Jun 19, 2005
    Calgary, AB, Canada
    Currently unemployed. Graduated university, took a year off of school to work. Ended up getting a job as a screening officer at the airport. Worst job ever. Only thing that kept me going was my triumphant return to the world of academia. Which is still a month and a half away, I'm getting a bit antsy with not much to do. At least I've been practicing lots lately.
     
  14. Jul 28, 2009 #14
    Holy War

    Holy War

    Sep 18, 2008
    VA Beach
    United States Marine

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  15. Jul 28, 2009 #15
    René_Julien

    René_Julien

    Jun 26, 2008
    Belgium
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    I own a motorcycle dealership.
    Stressfull actually.
     
  16. Jul 28, 2009 #16
    MAJOR METAL

    MAJOR METAL The Beagle Father Supporting Member

    Sep 10, 2002
    Where I lay my head is home
    I work for the University Police as I am finishing my Masters Degree.
     
  17. Jul 28, 2009 #17
    Lonnystingray

    Lonnystingray

    Feb 4, 2008
    Roosendaal, the Netherlands
    I work as a Sales Rep. for a European Logistics Service Provider, DSV Solutions. We provide warehousing and distribution solutions for (mainly) US-based companies.

    As an example, next to my office the complete European inventory of Fender is located.Always nice to walk in the Quality Inspection area on friday afternoon..
     
  18. Jul 28, 2009 #18
    Noy

    Noy

    Sep 9, 2008
    Guernsey
    I'm accountant for BDO Novus; Part of the BDO Global group
     
  19. Jul 28, 2009 #19
    Steveaux

    Steveaux Safe-Guardian of the Stoopid Supporting Member

    Jul 1, 2008
    The Wilds of NW Pa.
    Sr. Engineering Technician for R&D.
     
  20. Jul 28, 2009 #20
    LowDown Hal

    LowDown Hal

    Aug 30, 2007
    southeast Michigan
    I'm in the Last Man Standing Competition.


    Doing Engineering work for the domestic auto industry here in beautiful Detroit, Michigan.

    It used to be a great gig ..........
     
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