what do you do?

[Tim1]

Wow, It just blows me away that here in this forum there are so many diverse and interesting people. We come from all walks of life with a common thread. I'm forced to retire from the aluminum industry as a millwright for 28 years at 55 years young. Big business is slowly getting all our jobs, it seems! I keep busy working on equipment and motorcycles (Harleys) and keep the house running so the little woman can work for a few more years

















92 W250 4x4 3. 54 posi lucas injectors Crysler Imperial electric bucket seats 16cm2 k$n straight pipe LE Clubcab all guages Fifth Wheel hitch 16K Nv4500



















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[lgibson]

I was an auto mech. and heavy equipment mech. I also volunteer EMT and Park Ranger at Lake Mead. After an 86 Kenworth with twin 40 foot belly dumps full of gravel ran a red light and hit me in my 75 CJ-5, I am a dispatcher at a Community College. Just finished training and now working after a 6 year "break" since the accident. This is the first time I had a job with four walls and a roof, and the lowest paying job I ever had. But hey I work with great people and have loads of fun, so it evens out.

 

[RustyJC]

Director of a technology group for a manufacturer of engines, compressors, turbomachinery and associated systems primarily for the oil, natural gas and power generation industries - I've been with this company for 28 years. So, what do I do with my free time - go RVing and mess with engines! Go figger, I guess.



Rusty

 

[NVR FNSH]

Rusty,

Meant to ask you before on a previous thread who you work for. I'm guessing Solar Turbines/CAT.



Brian

 

[RustyJC]

Originally posted by NVR FNSH

Rusty,

Meant to ask you before on a previous thread who you work for. I'm guessing Solar Turbines/CAT.



Brian

Nope, Cooper Energy Services. Our products include (or have included) Cooper-Bessemer, Coberra, En-Tronics, Superior, Ajax, Penn Process, Nordberg, Enterprise and some others that nobody outside the oil, power generation or marine industries has ever heard of!



Rusty

 

[Alan Reagan]

I was an electronic engineer developing and supporting aircraft avionics systems such as the C-130 Gunship (AC-130H), B-1B and the F-15.



Now, I'm back in the US Coast Guard on Active Duty following activation by the President. This is a lot more fun, but engineering pays better .

 

[Diesel Dick]

Pipeline Safety Inspector for a goverment agency. This lets me log a lot of miles on the CTD. I guess that is the best part of the job. It is amazing the wealth of knowledge that is here at our finger tips. Great thread.

 

[E7mack96]

What do I do?

I am an owner/operator leased to a company in North Bend, Ohio. I also am a landlord of several single family homes (future retirement income). I also do Taxes and books for small businesses and individuals.

 

[Wade Hogg]

I am a manufacturer of line construction equipment for the utility industry.



www.hoggdavis.com

 

[HDH]

1977-1981 Worked in Hardware while in High School. Class

Class of 79.

1982-1983 Worked as a sheet metal Mechanic for HVAC Co.

1983-1989 USN Gas Turbine Mechanic/Fuel & lubeOil specialist.

USN Underway Eoow Qualified.

1989-1990 Work at LAX as a Fuel Depot Operator.

1990-1995 Worked for Southern Cal Edison as a Powerplant

Operator/Assistant Control room Operator at a

Combined Cycle Power Plant.

1995-2001 Work for the State Of California Dept Of Water

Resources as a Hydro Plant Operator.



Doug.

 

[socal_rattler]

I have worked in the information technology field for over 20 years, the last eight as a manager in manufacturing companies.



At the moment, I am unemployed due to downsizing/consolidation.



I am seriously considering a career change at this point, though. I am looking into training to be a dog trainer. . obedience, detection, retrieving, etc. The way technology is going, I can probably do this a lot longer and I get to work with a great animal. Anybody out there in the field that has any input, I would appreciate it.

 

[Big P]

I own my own business doing mostly custom interior trim, cabinet installation and fabrication. I also do roofing, siding, light framing, wood flooring, just about anything it takes to keep busy. I'm looking forward to winter, time to go snowmobiling!

 

[Brandon]

run a lube shop with best diesel service in town.....

 

[Hummin Cummins]

Wastewater "poop" treatment plant operator... ... ... ... nuff said

"Your poop's my bread and butter"

Owner operator of tri-axle dump truck in my "spare time"... I'll sleep when I'm dead.

 

[Expat]

Least technical guy here...

I'm a Foreign Service Officer with the State Department. Overseas for 13 of the past 16 years, including such garden spots as Somalia, Lebanon, and Sudan.

 

[chuck3]

I'm a Maint. Mechanic for a water treatment plant.

 

[CMacKenzie]

Offshore Paramedic and Safety Officer

 

[wrward]

I work for Qwest Communications, part of my job is using the equipment Wade Hogg builds.

Great equipment! But would you expect anything else from a TDR member.

 

[Roger rodbolt]

I must confess......

Someone has to fight the Sierra Club, Peta, and Handgun Control Inc... ... .



State Representative making a run for Senate next year.

 

[Wade Hogg]

Thanks wrward,



Our company and myself appreciate the vote of confidence.