Computer Systems / Software / Network engineer for URS Federal services divsion


Sean

quote Originally posted by jimbolaya: That's a nice way of saying "Hookin", but hey, whatever pays the bills. Me? I works at BJ's Wholesale Club, a retail store. I have now lofted the ball gently back into your side of the court sir. Jim

We were just at BJs.

My first sales job was selling hifi, and, I guess, the manager had a profound effect on me. The "wants and needs of nice people" was one of his.

EDIT: I am apparently asleep at the wheel; you *work* at that? At least I had a polite euphemism....

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Recently retired after 24.5 years in the Army. Currently working at the Veterans Benefits Administration processing living and death pension claims. Hoping to hear back in the next couple of weeks from a defense contractor on a Security Manager position

quote Originally posted by WhiteDevil88: House husband, personal shopper, chef, house cleaner, dog sitter, administrative assistant, laundry attendant, driver, and bodyguard. While the pay isn't spectacular, the benefits are outstanding! I've seen threads like this in the past, and there are a lot of smart and talented folks on this forum.

Hey, you and I have a lot more in common then we knew!
I don't have a dog though, or cook. I will add house maintanence guy and family mechanic to the list.

Kevin

I’m retired but have a full time job as a Fiero owner, trying not to ride home with a tow truck driver again.

While employed I installed and repaired various kinds of telecommunications equipment, followed by a career trying to manage telecom people and systems.

Have been a Automotive Design Release Engineer most of my life, have worked with Chrysler, VW-Audi, and GM. Turned my notice into GM in January this year and now I'm Day Trading the Stock Market full time at home (making a lot more money with less frustration).

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Car History: https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/025670.html

I am a Facility Manager at Area 81 Entertainment Center.
I am primarily responsible for the operation and repair of pinsetters, automatic scoring machines, lanes and lane conditioning machine and all other facility equipment at the highest level of operating proficiency. In addition, I assist with planning and budgeting for repairs and upgrades, as well as perform administrative and logistic duties.
This is how I got there:

quote Objective Seeking long term full time position utilizing my skills in the field of mechanical and electrical diagnosis and repair of machinery and equipment. Abilities Over 35 years experience in the mechanical field. I am proficient in performing maintenance, diagnosis, and repair on a wide range of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems and equipment. I have excellent design and fabrication skills. I am also skilled in the manufacture, diagnosis, repair and implementation of computer and computer networking systems. Employment History AMF 82-70 Mechanic 1986 - 2010 ~ Parklanes Installation, diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of AMF 82-70 Pinsetters and all related bowling equipment and machinery. (*see detailed duties below) Miner/Owner-Operator 1980 - 1986 ~ Stone Crop Mines Operation, maintenance, and repair of mineral extraction equipment, including a wide array of heavy earth-moving equipment and large-volume high-pressure pumps and dredges. Civilian Mechanic 1977 - 1980 ~ Army National Guard Diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of all wheeled and tracked military vehicles and related equipment, including engine, drive train, and electrical components. Education General Education Diploma ~ 1977 While attending school was also trained and employed as a mechanics’ helper, welder, fabricator, and heavy equipment operator in family owned and operated business. Summary I am motivated, hard working, dependable, punctual, and honest with a positive attitude. I am energetic both independently and as a team member, with a “go the extra mile” attitude. I am quick to pick up and implement new skills and procedures and also in the training of other employees in those new skills and procedures. I am a cost-effective problem solver and performance driven in the management of the daily activities of all mechanical staff members. I am dedicated to being a valuable asset to any organization seeking the highest level of performance and excellence in their technical and maintenance staff. *DETAILED DUTIES: As an AMF 82-70 Lead Mechanic, I maintained pinsetters, automatic scoring equipment, lanes, and lane conditioning equipment at the highest level of operating proficiency. I was also responsible for: • The efficient and prudent procurement of replacement bowling equipment parts. • Maintaining and replenishing correct parts inventory by recording machine repairs and parts used. • Coordinating all repairs and replacement of parts after obtaining final approvals from the center manager. • Hiring, scheduling labor hours, and managing the daily activity of all mechanical staff members, as well as performance management and employee relations of technical staff. • Reporting to the center manager, participate in the day-to-day management of the bowling center from a technical perspective. • Abiding by, maintaining and training all technical staff in AMF Machine Area Safety Procedures and AMF Standards of Operation and providing updates on safety topics at regular employee meetings. • Ensuring that employees are following safe working practices and have a working knowledge of all AMF/OSHA safety practices and procedures. •Identifying repairs needed on malfunctioning bowling equipment and directing employees in the maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment in a safe, cost effective, & timely manner. • Assisting employees in diagnosing malfunctioning equipment based on observation and the application of knowledge and experience. • Training B- and C- mechanics in maintaining bowling equipment according to company training programs, procedures and manuals. • Ensuring that the workshop and machine area is clean and organized at all times, e.g. workbench, work area, service aisle, etc. • Initiating, scheduling, following and updating the AMF Preventative Maintenance System. • Monitor and maintaining clean, consistent and high scoring lane conditions to USBC specifications. • Checking and maintaining machine fault-logs and frames-per-stop sheets to determine necessary repairs. I also possess a strong sense of customer service and interpersonal skills including high integrity, respect for all individuals (customers, vendors and employees), solid communication skills, strong critical and analytical thinking skills and appreciation for diversity (thought, ethnic, gender, etc.). I am a dedicated team player and people developer, and possess a strong desire to grow and develop a first rate technical staff.

I'm a Pinchaser.

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Iam a network tech for cox communications, basically take care of the hubs, nodes, main trunk and feeder lines. Also own my own lawn business.

www.cox.com

Engineer in the automotive industry. We're a tier 2 supplier that makes flexible metal elements, mainly for exhaust systems.

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Nick www.naskie18.com GoogleTalk: naskie18 AIM: naskie18

quote Originally posted by Jake_Dragon: IT Network analyst (but I do everything) Health care somewhere in Florida

AmeriPath, Quest, LabCorp, Team Health, CareCentric... any of those? heh...

quote Originally posted by topcat: Boeing Production Manager 787 Dreamliner Program

Hey, you know HTexans works for Boeing too, right?

I have a relative that works for Boeing Skunkworks.

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quote Originally posted by 82-T/A [At Work]: I have a relative that works for Boeing Skunkworks.

I have an uncle that railed a porcupine in an outhouse.

I load flyash into trucks and railcars.

quote Originally posted by Niterrorz: there are A LOT of IT people here. it shows you the way the country is really going. if you asked this question 10-15 years ago it would probably be a lot of factory work at different levels.

10-15 years ago was only 1997-2002. I don't think it was as different as you imagine. If you had said 30-40 years ago, I think you would have had a lot more factory work.

No blimp pilots here, right?

A buddy of mine used to say if asked, one should say they were a blimp pilot. And take things from there.

Delaware Lottery Tech. Not nearly as neat as it sounds.

Weekdays:

I'm contracted to Dell, who contracts me to Ascension Health who subcontracts me to the St. Vincent Health to provide Desktop Support to central/southern Indiana Hospitals that are affiliated with the St. Vincent Network.

Weekends:

I deliver pizzas.

quote Originally posted by Formula88: You find day trading less stressful?!? That says a LOT!

You don't know the half of it, GM is design/engineer by Committee, with the Design Release Engineer having little to no power. To top it off, anything that goes wrong in the Program defaults back to the Design Release Engineer, doesn't matter who didn't do their job (could be a Purchasing Agent, for example). During the man power scale down some Program Managers and Directors took Design Release Engineer jobs, they have all said it's an impossible, thankless job.

Day Trading has stress when your holding stock, trick is not to hold it too long, or get greedy. In and out quick results in some nice profit and less stress. You are your own Boss, making your own judgement calls and decisions.

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City carrier for the Postal Service for 26.5 years. I've also worked in Customer Service, at a meat packing plant, and in a factory galvanizing parts for center pivot irrigations systems...along with a 4 year stint in the Air Force.

quote Originally posted by Niterrorz: there are A LOT of IT people here. it shows you the way the country is really going. if you asked this question 10-15 years ago it would probably be a lot of factory work at different levels.

You would be surprised! I am on my 20... no 22nd year in this field.

Yup. I'm 30+ years in my field.
Of course, hardly anybody troubleshoots to component level any more. Most things are board level swapouts.
The FCC doesn't even require a license to work on radio transmitters any more. (Although many companies still do.)

United Parcel Service

Currently: Package Handler (<- Sounds like a pron title. )

Soon to be: Front Line Supervisor.

Making the jump from labor to management soon! Can't wait!

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I'm a blimp pilot.

quote Originally posted by TK: I'm a blimp pilot.

^^^ Also sounds like a pron title! I'm done now. Lol

quote Originally posted by Boondawg: [tl;didnt copy]

Oh cool, another pin tech! I work with Brunswick GS-series machines, mostly 92's but our center has a couple of 98's as well.

Was at Macy's for 4 years and had had enough into the third when management changed and they threw me out of a fairly decent position (for retail). Left there the week of Christmas and started at the bowling alley the day after, so far I love it!

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quote Originally posted by jimbolaya: That's a nice way of saying "Hookin", but hey, whatever pays the bills. Me? I works at BJ's Wholesale Club, a retail store. I have now lofted the ball gently back into your side of the court sir. Jim

Wholesale BJ's huh? Hummmmm....

quote Originally posted by tbone42: Wholesale BJ's huh? Hummmmm....

See? That's a regional chain, so I was slow to go there. Sounded normal, to me....

quote Originally posted by litespd: City carrier for the Postal Service for 26.5 years. I've also worked in Customer Service, at a meat packing plant, and in a factory galvanizing parts for center pivot irrigations systems...along with a 4 year stint in the Air Force.

Are we talking about past lives, too? I've also sold HiFi, photographic equipment, telescopes and cars; I've been the guy at the bank who returns your checks; I ran a Magic show, including lighting design and I wrote much of the patter, and I still run the stage production for a dance school recital for one week each year.

I'm the Lab manager / Quality supervisor at a commercial heat treating plant. We do a great deal of automotive and aerospace work. I'm one of those guys that loves his job!

quote Originally posted by carnut122: I spend my days with over 105 7th graders who all have various expectations, abilities, work ethics, social issues, family problems, etc. I spend one hundred, eighty days a year with them attempting to make them proficient in mathematics and well prepared for 8th grade. Along with this I hope to instill in my students a basic understanding and appreciation of the Middle East, the rest of Asia, and Africa and how these countries' views of the world impact our life in the US. To make that task a bit more difficult, my administrators, the county, state, and federal government along with about 200 parents and step-parents all feel a need to tell me how I should go about teaching these students. Unfortunately, I'm unable to please all of the people all of the time, so I just do the best that I can. Just the same, I'm quite happy with what I do-most of the time.

After retiring form the US Air Force (28+ years), I did this same job as you for 2 years. I feel your pain! After coming to my senses, now I am a Probation and Parole Officer and spend my days with about 100 convicted felons who all have various expectations, abilities, work ethics, social issues, family problems, etc. Surprisingly, I get less back talk, am rarely cussed out, get more cooperation, and feel like I have accomplished something meaningful at the end of the day. Not to mention the added bonus that I am now allowed to carry a gun and put the ones that refuse to follow the rules in some serious detention!

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I have been a Maintenance Planner/Scheduler for the last 12 years or so. Worked for a few big name companies over the years (James Hardie, Hart & Cooley, Caterpillar, Armstrong Flooring, DuPont). I plan and schedule all maintenance activity at any given site. I enjoy the work for the most part as I had a maintenance background to begin with (industrial electrician) I am currently looking for a new job as this last one was the most stressful one ever. Many companies are going this route now so they can say they are a world class organization. The problem is many have no concept of what planning and scheduling is all about, so they often think it is a one man job that is going to make them 100% more efficient by just having this one person do all the leg work. Not so. Hopefully I find a new job soon or I'm gonna have to sell the fiero to pay bills!

Civil Engineer for the Gooberment.

I talked them into purchasing a Leica C10 HDS Laser Scanner for a project we're working on which works out well for a number of other things that we get into. This here was for an as-built after the contractor was done doing a repair to the stilling basin. I will say that it was more than slightly daunting being at the bottom of a +/- 50' basin while the only thing between me and a massive lake was a couple of stop logs. Was one hell of a day to find out my water wings didn't inflate.



--Allen

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Is this where I insert something witty?

quote Originally posted by 82-T/A [At Work]: I have a relative that works for Boeing Skunkworks.

Just to clarify; Sure he doesn't work for Lockheed? Boeing isn't "Skunk Works" they are "Phantom Works'" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skunk_Works

My history: I spent 23 yrs crewing a "Skunk Works'" project for the Air Force, retired in 2003. Run my own business building and selling Flowbenches and components now.

And Aceman who works for the VBA . . . get back to work and stop posting on PFF I'm tired of filing appeals on my 2003 VA claim! Get it done already so it doesn't keep saying "pending" when I call

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"There is no more formidable adversary than one who perceives he has nothing to lose." - Gen. George S. Patton
http://www.flowbenchtech.com

quote Originally posted by Brucepts: And Aceman who works for the VBA . . . get back to work and stop posting on PFF I'm tired of filing appeals on my 2003 VA claim! Get it done already so it doesn't keep saying "pending" when I call

Well, you aren't dead, you're not a widower and I'm guessing you make over $15,000, so you're barking up the wrong tree. I have 3 co-workers on the pension side where I work that can't get resolution to their compensation claims. I haven't filed my compensation claim yet, because I have no desire to deal with the VBA center it's going to.

quote Originally posted by Brucepts: Just to clarify; Sure he doesn't work for Lockheed? Boeing isn't "Skunk Works" they are "Phantom Works'" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skunk_Works My history: I spent 23 yrs crewing a "Skunk Works'" project for the Air Force, retired in 2003. Run my own business building and selling Flowbenches and components now. And Aceman who works for the VBA . . . get back to work and stop posting on PFF I'm tired of filing appeals on my 2003 VA claim! Get it done already so it doesn't keep saying "pending" when I call

You caught it because I notice that too. Boeing Skunk Works. LOL!

quote Originally posted by ShockWave: Oh cool, another pin tech! I work with Brunswick GS-series machines, mostly 92's but our center has a couple of 98's as well.

Wow, those GS's are quite the goliath’s!
I see they are somewhat simular to the AMF's.



I worked a hand full of months on Brunswick A-2's, but I have 28 years on 82-70's.
I been almost a year on the 82-90's i'm at now.

So you probibly know Dale Hesser?
I talk to him about once-a-week.
He is invaluble to me when dealing with my Authority 22.

quote Originally posted by ShockWave: Left there the week of Christmas and started at the bowling alley the day after, so far I love it!

It's saving grace is that it continues to remain very challanging throughout the years.
Never boring.
Aggravating, yes.
Boring, not so much.

Not a great living, but if you like people, and working with your hands (although management frowns on you rapping them around their necks), it can be a very rewarding way to make a living.
I don't find it that, but I have heard others do.

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quote Originally posted by Formula88: 10-15 years ago was only 1997-2002. I don't think it was as different as you imagine. If you had said 30-40 years ago, I think you would have had a lot more factory work.

I think if we were looking at 'online forum' membership 10 years ago the % would even be higher towards IT, since fewer 'average folk' were online than today. 20 years back, even more so ( BBS's and such ) but you would now get into a lot of "kids" still in college, wanting to be in the IT field..

25-30.. Mostly BBS's and kids, with a but of Usenet tossed in for good measure. 40.. Defense contractors hanging out on Arpanet working on our future

USAF enlisted, work at Offutt AFB.
Electrical and Enviornmental Specialist on Boeing 747-200.

quote Originally posted by User00013170: I think if we were looking at 'online forum' membership 10 years ago the % would even be higher towards IT, since fewer 'average folk' were online than today. 20 years back, even more so ( BBS's and such ) but you would now get into a lot of "kids" still in college, wanting to be in the IT field.. 25-30.. Mostly BBS's and kids, with a but of Usenet tossed in for good measure. 40.. Defense contractors hanging out on Arpanet working on our future

That and the late 90's was the height of the dot com boom. I imagine many people got out of IT after 2000.

Disabled right now from a stroke and 6 herniated discs in my back. From humping heavy steel over the years of 12+ hour days over the last 20 years.
Put 15 years in at GM as an assembler then an absentee, then a repairman.


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After GM I worked as a heavy industrial welder/fabricator/ironworker all over the northeast building and repairing everything from paper mills to hotels to oil rigs. Here is one of those projects I was working on just before I had my stroke in 04.


Now I just work on mostly very small projects for friends as I really can’t do what I used to. Like this.







Steve

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Technology is great when it works,
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Detroit iron rules all the rest are just toys.

School Secretary for a middle school with over 1000 students. Love the kids! (Parents and staff aren't too bad either)