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[jaxhawksfan]

That sounds really interesting. Although I don't get why a social media specialist would need to be in a particular city.

I guess the only reason may be that's where the time-clock is, lol.

 

[ytsejam]

So I have a connection to a tool and die place. They're apparently crazy busy and have had some problems with some folks not doing the right thing. They are huge Hawks fans, so that's good. My sister knows the office lady, who is married to the owners son, who also works there. It is a family business, small, about 20 or so employees. I have worked at a small place before where nepotism runs rampant and it was the smoothest run place, most fun, friendly, understanding place to work in the history of working. That was the propeller place. I didn't consider it work. It was a place I went to for like 8 hours and got paid.



I wonder if this place is anything like that. I also wonder about the pay. I hate to be like that, really, but what with a mortgage and such, I don't really have a choice. I will be sending them my resume, as it doesn't hurt. If they ask me in for an interview, great, but again, I am concerned about the monetary aspect.

You have connections to a tool and die place?

If you can get the job and learn anything about machining & tool and die work, take it.

Jobs like that are harder to outsource. There is always a need for people that can make something precise and of high quality, a tool or a machining fixture for example, that is needed RIGHT NOW.

The machine shop I work in, we send some stuff across town because I don't have the tooling and machines to do a lot of it, and yes, I will admit, I don't have the knowledge and/or comfort level for some of it that I probably could do with what I have at hand.

 

[jakobeast]

You have connections to a tool and die place?

If you can get the job and learn anything about machining & tool and die work, take it.

Jobs like that are harder to outsource. There is always a need for people that can make something precise and of high quality, a tool or a machining fixture for example, that is needed RIGHT NOW.

The machine shop I work in, we send some stuff across town because I don't have the tooling and machines to do a lot of it, and yes, I will admit, I don't have the knowledge and/or comfort level for some of it that I probably could do with what I have at hand.

I was told that they really picked up after the tsunami in Japan. Maybe Japan and their tool and die businesses got washed out or there is so much rebuilding is needed that things are that busy.



I am worried about the business as a whole drying up.

 

[jaxhawksfan]

Another fb post by a friend in Boston:



my company is hiring a web developer. boston peeps pm me if interested in learning more.

 

[Tater]

@Jako



This was posted in a LinkedIn group I am in. The pay is probably too low for you but I thought it was worth sharing:











I am looking for Solderers! Contact if available, several opportunities in Chicagoland area!!



Now Hiring: Solderer in Elk Grove Village, IL



We have several opportunities for experienced SMT/Through-Hole Production Solderers for multiple client locations and shifts. Most people use a magnifying glass to perform this type of work.



Elk Grove Village - 2nd Shift ($9/hr)

Rolling Meadows - 1st Shift ($10 - $12/hr)

Aurora - 1st Shift ($10 - $12/hr)

Chicago - 1st Shift ($10 - $12/hr)

Sample Responsibilities include:



Assembly and soldering of single and double-sided PCBs

SMT soldering and replacing missing components

Touching up chips that the wave solder machine did not connect properly

Working closely with Quality and Materials departments to ensure quality standards are met







Requirements:

At least 6 months experience using SMT tools to perform soldering

At least 6 months experience soldering and reworking PCBs

Ability to read and understand work instructions written and verbally communicated in English



KEYWORDS: soldering, solder, solderer, soldering; production technician; rework; pcb; blueprints; fiber optics, soldering inspection, repair technician, repair, pcb, pcb layout, pcb sub-assemblies, pcba, printed circuit boards, printed circuit board, printed circuit assembly, components, component, component level, hand soldering, through hole, smt, smt operator, smt parts, smt manufacturing, smt, surface mount technology, surface mount

 

[jaxhawksfan]

That's the kind of job I was looking for here in FL about a year ago Tater (with that pay range) as I have experience in electronics assembly and rework. I can't imagine jobs paying the same amount here and in the greater Chicagoland area. Sad to see that is the case.

 

[Tater]

That's the kind of job I was looking for here in FL about a year ago Tater (with that pay range) as I have experience in electronics assembly and rework. I can't imagine jobs paying the same amount here and in the greater Chicagoland area. Sad to see that is the case.

True, but housing, property, gas... is much less expensive too. Plus you have lower taxes.

 

[MassHavoc]

I think that is what he's saying, it's sad to see them underpaid like that here. If the same job is the same price there.

 

[Tater]

Ahhhh.

 

[jaxhawksfan]

I think that is what he's saying, it's sad to see them underpaid like that here. If the same job is the same price there.

Exactly. Should have said it better myself.

 

[jakobeast]

That does seem a bit low, doesn't it? Thanks for posting that Tater.

 

[jaxhawksfan]

Another job some of you might be interested in:



CASTING: NFL fan living in the CHICAGO area who uses Comcast or Xfinity? Do you watch the games regularly? Would you love to be part of a PAID commercial? If so, we want to talk to you! We are looking for fans of all NFL teams.

 

[MassHavoc]

Looks like a great opportunity, except for the comcast part. haha.

 

[jaxhawksfan]

Yeah, I debated putting this in one of the Comcast threads.

 

[jakobeast]

The NFL can blow my ass.



A bit of an update. Haven't heard shit from the die place. Oh well.



I do have a lead on a few jobs at one place. I think I would be perfect there. It is a place that makes breast pumps.

 

[Shoots_he_scores]

I would need to get into shape to be a roughneck.

Actually they need a ton of different jobs out in the western North Dakota oil fields. The oil fields out there are looking for a lot of drivers too, might need to know how to drive a semi for that though. They pay unbelievable out there too, Wal-Mart and McDonalds are paying up to 20 dollars an hour to start. Only problem is a severe lack of housing and the cost of living out there is through the roof right now, but if you can find a way to live out there you could do that for a few years and you'd make a ton of money

 

[jakobeast]

I don't think I could handle that shit out the in the oil patch. Dangerous, lonely, blah blah blah.



It is tough to find a job. Especially if you don't have any college learnin'. I wouldn't know what to do in college anyway, so it is whatever. My own fault anyway.

 

[bookjones]

The NFL can blow my ass.



A bit of an update. Haven't heard shit from the die place. Oh well.



I do have a lead on a few jobs at one place. I think I would be perfect there. It is a place that makes breast pumps.

Ewww. Why in the world would Medela let you anywhere near their campus? Morons.

 

[jakobeast]

Ewww. Why in the world would Medela let you anywhere near their campus? Morons.

Hey, if anyone knows bewbahs, it's me.

 

[bri]

What are you good at?