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Comment on What do you actually do at work? in ~life
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Comment on What do you actually do at work? in ~life
IndMechJeff Link ParentI’m in a department of 16 mechanics divided into two halves of the plant (used to be more but the company is refusing to fill retiree vacancies at the moment). Typically work in pairs but some...I’m in a department of 16 mechanics divided into two halves of the plant (used to be more but the company is refusing to fill retiree vacancies at the moment). Typically work in pairs but some jobs require 4 or more due to scope of job or equipment needed. Being a union job there’s definitely a sense of brother/sisterhood in the sense that together we can push issues through that are 1) safety related or 2) labor related (contract violation, unfair labor practice etc). We’re all mostly buddies but you get that many people together there’s obviously personality conflicts at times. We all started as swing shift working chemical operators who ran reactors, pressure leaf filters, loaded/unloaded rail cars and tanker trucks or loaded/unloaded drums. Those of us that wanted straight day shift bad enough and were mechanically inclined bid the maintenance dept..
Once we were awarded the bid we were sent to school for 3 years (company paid tuition and hours/mileage to go). In school for industrial maintenance we were taught about pipe fitting, welding, rigging, hydraulic systems etc.. As I said above the hands on experience was better because there were times we corrected the instructors lol. -
Comment on What do you actually do at work? in ~life
IndMechJeff LinkI’ve been a union industrial mechanic at a chemical plant for 12 years (worked at this plant for 17 now). Without typing for the rest of the day basically I do the work of every major trade. Some...I’ve been a union industrial mechanic at a chemical plant for 12 years (worked at this plant for 17 now). Without typing for the rest of the day basically I do the work of every major trade. Some examples are welders, pipe fitters, millwright, crane operator, insulating and cladding pipe/tanks, carpentry, sheet metal work, machining and emergency response. Every quarter of the workday 5 days/week I could be doing anything of those trade or combination. Could be performing a hazardous line break or welding an exotic metal pipe. Insulating a 60000 gallon storage tank or replacing a 800 lb PD pump. Literally hundreds of different tasks. I love the variety. My company sent us to a technical school for a few years but honestly the best training was hands on.
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Comment on What do you like about your job? in ~talk
IndMechJeff (edited )LinkI’m an industrial mechanic at a chemical plant. I like the variety of my day to day (sometimes hour to hour) work. Any given day I could be welding, insulating pipe, driving a crane or aerial...I’m an industrial mechanic at a chemical plant. I like the variety of my day to day (sometimes hour to hour) work. Any given day I could be welding, insulating pipe, driving a crane or aerial lift, working on process pumps and the list goes on. Aside from that is great pay, benefits, pension and 401k, almost guaranteed overtime. They definitely outweigh the cons, but at times the cons can be very dangerous.
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Comment on Looking for Magsafe wallet recommendations in ~life.style
IndMechJeff LinkI bought this wallet (Martrams Carbon Fiber Credit Card Holder RFID Blocking Money Clip Wallet https://a.co/d/3Yp8Yvy) 4 years ago and have been happy with it. It looks like mine is no longer...I bought this wallet (Martrams Carbon Fiber Credit Card Holder RFID Blocking Money Clip Wallet https://a.co/d/3Yp8Yvy) 4 years ago and have been happy with it. It looks like mine is no longer available but now they come with a money clip instead of a band. It’s possible the clip is spring steel so it’ll affix to your phone case. I don’t use cash generally, but I’ve had upwards of 10 bills inside the band.
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Comment on Night-shifters of Tildes, what tips do you have? in ~life
IndMechJeff LinkI worked rotating shifts at a chemical plant for 5 years. 6am-2pm, 2-10,10-6. Night shift was by far my favorite although it messed with my sleep the most. Like many have said don’t rely solely on...I worked rotating shifts at a chemical plant for 5 years. 6am-2pm, 2-10,10-6. Night shift was by far my favorite although it messed with my sleep the most. Like many have said don’t rely solely on caffeine to keep you awake, try not to eat super greasy/heavy meals and make sleep at home paramount. I started out with malleable ear plugs, then a white noise machine. Eventually the shifts and overtime took their toll and I was so tired I could fall sleep anywhere any time. I used to find reasons to move around (clean the unit, sort tools, walk around the plant when the batch showed) and it helped immensely. The more I sat around fighting sleep and drinking coffee the more tired I would get. If I had it to do over again I would have taken better care of myself and did more cardio. I’m on straight days now but the memory of shift work is still there. Hang in there, it’s truly not so bad of you just listen to your body and adjust your lifestyle accordingly. Best of luck
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Comment on What's the most enjoyable part of your work? in ~talk
IndMechJeff LinkI’m a union industrial mechanic at a chemical plant. Basically I perform work from every major trade minus electrical. I love the variety of work and the setting. It’s the type of work I dreamed...I’m a union industrial mechanic at a chemical plant. Basically I perform work from every major trade minus electrical. I love the variety of work and the setting. It’s the type of work I dreamed of as a kid because it was ‘manly’ work and similar to what my dad did(although these days as a daddy to three sweet kids I’ve redefined the term manly). It’s technical, loud, dirty, smelly and sometimes fun. Additionally it opened me up to a new hobby with welding. Make side money with repairs and tig welded artsy stuff
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Comment on That essential morning coffee may be a placebo in ~food
IndMechJeff Link ParentMine is May 16thMine is May 16th
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Comment on That essential morning coffee may be a placebo in ~food
IndMechJeff Link ParentI’m adopted also. What sort of testing did you ask for? I’m interested in this. Something beyond ancestry dna I’m assuming?I’m adopted also. What sort of testing did you ask for? I’m interested in this. Something beyond ancestry dna I’m assuming?
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Comment on What, in your opinion, are the best true wireless earbuds for the price? in ~tech
IndMechJeff (edited )LinkI own Wyze buds pro. I got them in the 75-90$ range. All of my security cameras are the same brand and I love them so after a couple of times mulling it over I went for it. These bud have not only...I own Wyze buds pro. I got them in the 75-90$ range. All of my security cameras are the same brand and I love them so after a couple of times mulling it over I went for it. These bud have not only great noise canceling but sound and range. I use them at my very noisy workplace as well as mowing/trimming. Great sound, bass, noise cancellation and battery life.
If there’s anything otherwise you’d like me elaborate on let me know. Having been at this for a while now I’m sure there’s stuff I’m glossing over because it’s routine to me.