If you LOVE your job...

[BamaProud]

I am a Meteorologist. I sit in front of a bunch of cornpooters all day.

 

[matt-tastic]

Two jobs

Own a Sign shop during the week

I fix the stuff pictured in this photo. FYI, thats a clean-lookin' JV3

 

[bottlebomber]

Those are some nice looking parts. They also look like they must be a PITA to check! Does your shop have a specific product you make parts for?

Our shop is a job shop so we're always changing set-ups and making brand new parts. That's one of the reasons I like my job; if it was just production all the time I would go crazy. Now I'm hands on with the part from blueprint to Mastercam to set-up to finished product. It's fun some days, hair-pulling most, but always satisfying at the end of the day.

Yeah, that's exactly my situation. We are a job shop making components mainly for medical (optometry) and oil and gas exploration. I also take parts from print forward, I'm using Gibbs CAM/CAD. The main frustration is the owners, if they would only stay home the job would be easier. I don't like production work, and haven't had to do too much lately as we only have a couple setup guys now. Most of our lots are 250 pieces or less so nothing is ever up for too long.

 

[tone_s]

I fix the stuff pictured in this photo. FYI, thats a clean-lookin' JV3

Thanks, I got it used a few years back for a decent price. Had to replace one print head and two dampers when it got here. It's been running ever since.

 

[BandT]

Impressive fabrication. I love my job too!

Very much looking forward to field season!

Anybody got any favorite melon wine recipes?

Shaky, are you a breeder? Only time I've seen an operation like that was at Syngenta. Very cool!

 

[Dahoov]

I work from one of several mobile offices.

 

[matt-tastic]

Thanks, I got it used a few years back for a decent price. Had to replace one print head and two dampers when it got here. It's been running ever since.

it's a small world, when you see other sign guys on beer forums. but something has to take the edge off!

 

[T_Baggins]

I work from one of several mobile offices.

Haha... I my job just took me to the same place!!

 

[bottlebomber]

I work from one of several mobile offices.

That looks like a great place to leave that you're flying away from

 

[Shakybones]

Shaky, are you a breeder? Only time I've seen an operation like that was at Syngenta. Very cool!

Yep. I am a matchmaker for melons. Truthfully, I just put on the Marvin Gaye and nature takes care of the rest.

It's deciding which of their children must die that is the <strike>hard</strike> fun part.

 

[wolfstar]

This is Kaleel, one of the many rescued pups that have grace Hidden Valley Wolfdog Sanctuary...


The image of me holding him is shortly after we busted him out of jail

The image of the three pups is his new home and Kaleel full grown!!!

He was left for dead near Coolidge Arizona. The local animal control picked him up and he was put on the e list (euthanasia list)...We saved him, and now he is in a wonderful home!!!

Yeah, I F*n love my job!

 

[jafo28]

I fly a mobile office also, although it's more like a flying TV studio.

 

[MuddyCreek]

I expect you were the guy pointing at your beard.

 

[Dahoov]

The view angle is a bit deceiving but it looks like an AS350?

I fly a mobile office also, although it's more like a flying TV studio.

 

[jafo28]

The view angle is a bit deceiving but it looks like an AS350?

You are correct, AS350B2 to be exact.

 

[mbauer013]

You guys make me wish my job was flashier, but I do love it. I do research for accounting policy and federal compliance issues. I know it sounds boring, but really it has it's upsides, I'll forego the pictures since it'd just be me at my desk or in a conference room.

 

[Dahoov]

You are correct, AS350B2 to be exact.

I work in conjunction with the 407 now.

But I used to work in conjunction with the 350.

Either way I still don't know how you guys keep that basketball balanced on that needle.

 

[jafo28]

Either way I still don't know how you guys keep that basketball balanced on that needle.

I think it's just dumb luck sometimes.

 

[brewmcq]

None of these pictures are of me.. I'd most likely get fired..

Some days are like this:

Others are like this:

Some are like this:

Most days are like this:

But when it comes right down to it, this is what I do:

 

[AnOldUR]

I'm a CNC Machinist . . .And anyone who hasn't seen a 5-axis machine doing it's duty is missing out

Looks like there are a few of us on HBT. I've been working from home for a while now. Got a Fadal mill and Hardinge CNC lathe stuffed into a one and a half car garage along with manual machines. Only four axis on the Fadal, but can still make some pretty interesting stuff. The job still has its moments, but after over 40 years in the business, I'd rather be brewing!

:cross:

 

[McBrewskie]

I work at a seafood smoker

You're a hero. Come Sundays during the NFL season the 10:00 am game wouldn't be the same without my coffee and bagel with lox, cream cheese, onions and capers. You make my life better.

 

[liquiditynerd]

I do Historic Preservation Restoration and Planning. It varies depending on the contract somedays I get dirty, some days I write grants, some I teach. I love the challange and the variety. Although I am starting to get tired of working at heights as I get older. I love that one day I am a mason, next a carpenter, welder, its fun to play with different media so I can keep my skills sharp. Lately I have been commissioned to build furniture so thats fun.

 

[edds5p0]

This is Kaleel, one of the many rescued pups that have grace Hidden Valley Wolfdog Sanctuary...

The image of me holding him is shortly after we busted him out of jail

The image of the three pups is his new home and Kaleel full grown!!!

He was left for dead near Coolidge Arizona. The local animal control picked him up and he was put on the e list (euthanasia list)...We saved him, and now he is in a wonderful home!!!

Yeah, I F*n love my job!

Keep up the good work, as a fellow dog lover I applaud what you are doing.

 

[SharonaZamboni]

None of these pictures are of me.. I'd most likely get fired..

Some days are like this:

Others are like this:

Some are like this:

Most days are like this:

But when it comes right down to it, this is what I do:

Thanks

I do Historic Preservation Restoration and Planning. It varies depending on the contract somedays I get dirty, some days I write grants, some I teach. I love the challange and the variety. Although I am starting to get tired of working at heights as I get older. I love that one day I am a mason, next a carpenter, welder, its fun to play with different media so I can keep my skills sharp. Lately I have been commissioned to build furniture so thats fun.

Sounds like a very interesting job! Thanks for keeping the old stuff around.

 

[liquiditynerd]

Thanks Sharona Zamboni! You had Very nice words for that last coffee table I built. I hope this thread gets more legs than the projects thread, same thinking TBaggins!

 

[HoppyDaze]

I always thought that if you love your job you don't have enough hobbies. But after seeing the cool stuff you people get to do for a living I've changed my mind. Coming from an accountant sitting at a desk for the rest of his life.

 

[PerfectD3]

Currently, I'm somewhat unemployed. I'm on terminal leave from separating from the Air Force after 8 years. I'm starting school at UCF this fall.

 

[241]

You guys have some awesome jobs.

I mostly just get to work with these guys:

 

[MalFet]

The machinists and the pilots win for wow factor, but I say we all help the salmon-guy and the avocado-guy to organize a massive HBT feast!

The only question is...what will we drink?

 

[241]

The machinists and the pilots win for wow factor, but I say we all help the salmon-guy and the avocado-guy to organize a massive HBT feast!

The only question is...what will we drink?

I have an 'in' for avocado honey! :rockin: still haven't made avocado honey ale though haha