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 Feb 3 2005, 08:26 AM
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Okay, this isn't DSM specific, but I thought some people might be interested. I just landed a job as a "test technician" for one of CAT's contractors. I'll be handling warranty claims for defective parts.
Now comes the hopefully interesting part. I get to tear down and inspect turbochargers all day long. It's a little piece of heaven for me. They showed me the shop area, and there were about 25 Garrett turbos sitting on this bench with housings the size of dinner plates  , and another bench with a few turbos smaller than a t-25 (for bobcats mainly).Well, sorry to bore anyone with this, but I think it's a cool opportunity to learn A LOT about turbos and hopefully bring some of that to the DSM scene. Oh, and by the way, for any non-believers out there, CAT's #1 cause of failed turbos is contaminated lube. Change that oil, boys! 
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thanks hcar.... I am still massaging that area trying to get it ready...  |
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Feb 5 2005, 08:23 PM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
Well, that stinks. The only openings in Pontiac (same city I already work in) require four year degrees. I live East of Bloomington about 15 miles and travel 30 miles one way to work as it is. The only other close openings are Morton (for the Help Desk) which would be a heck of a drive from my place. If only I could live in Peoria.
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The Iron Goat New Job Feb 3 2005, 08:26 AM
awdnot2 What facility are working at? Feb 3 2005, 09:14 AM The Iron Goat I'll be employed by ATS, and the turbo shop is... Feb 3 2005, 10:04 AM twisted ranger Congrats. How many ATS employees are on here now,... Feb 3 2005, 11:50 AM The Iron Goat Who else works for them? Feb 3 2005, 11:52 AM twisted ranger Spy and myself Feb 3 2005, 12:08 PM TotalEclipse97 Do you guys throw out the old "worn" tur... Feb 3 2005, 05:04 PM The Iron Goat Um.........no. They go back to the manufacturer f... Feb 3 2005, 05:10 PM turbohcar OWN3D by the Goat! Feb 3 2005, 05:51 PM twisted ranger QUOTE (spyonu2007 @ Feb 3 2005, 04:45 PM)twis... Feb 3 2005, 09:17 PM 99Spyder I did a spell at ATS from June 98 to April 02. The... Feb 3 2005, 09:57 PM The Iron Goat QUOTE (turbohcar @ Feb 3 2005, 05:51 PM)OWN3D... Feb 3 2005, 10:30 PM TotalEclipse97 Yeah let's make fun of the guy that doesn... Feb 5 2005, 09:47 AM turbohcar Well, are there any openings at this ATS? I'm... Feb 5 2005, 01:07 PM The Iron Goat Yeah, they've got a bunch of different opening... Feb 5 2005, 07:47 PM The Iron Goat If you think you can do the job, go ahead and appl... Feb 5 2005, 10:26 PM The Iron Goat Yeah, so it's been three weeks since an interv... Feb 23 2005, 04:54 PM
99Spyder Trust me, with ATS you will always be the last to ... Feb 23 2005, 08:58 PM |
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