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I work for Lincoln Electric in Euclid as an automation robotic welding service tech. Welding robots are popular due to the lack of skilled welders. The only draw back is with the downturn in the economy, there is not much demand for manufacturing, excect for military suppilers. I started at Lincoln 15 years ago. I was a shop floor pieceworker, then moved over to computer support. I got a degree in computer networking. After 8 years of computers, I was selected for this robotic field support tech job.
If your robot is not working correctly and we can not resolve the issue over the phone, once a purchase order is created, I'll come out to your shop and resolve the issue for you on site.
In high school, I knew I did not really want to go to college,but I wanted to learn a trade. I like working with my hands. I turned down the Scripps-Howard full ride journalism scholarship to John Carrol . Instead, I went to General Motors tech school ( GMI) and became an auto tech. I worked in the auto field until 1994 when i was hired by Lincoln.
We had one of Lincolns robotic deals where I used to work (before they shipped everything to Mexico, thanks G.H.W.Bush, and Clinton for NAFTA) Sweet setup, but our parts weren't consistant enough for it to work well enough for production. That robot got moved to a couple areas, trying to do different things with it, but never made it to production, due to a lack of time and experience with robots. It seems like everything they wanted a robot to do was virtually impossible to do. Very fun to work with though!
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3 days and counting
You can count? When did you acquire this skill?
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Thanks.......For KILLING my day....
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I hate all of you.
Since I've posted in this thread.... Thanks!
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Dont join the military if youre just lost as to what you want to do.
Join because you want to serve in some capacity. If you want to deploy downrange and have a more direct impact on the mission, go marine or army. If youre looking just to develop a skill in electronics or some type of mx, join the air force.
Just dont join if youre lost. Make sure you know exactly what youre signing up for. You be "given" alot of direction and expected to carry it out to the "t" and beyond.
It sounds like the OP has his head on straight, and enjoys SERVING as can be noted by his current employment. The military has many ways to do this, and many ways to learn a skill set, or a trade, and even to go to college. Or, do the college first, go in to be an officer. At this point in your life, the possibilities are endless! I don't have as many of those options, due to age, life experiences, and having a family.
Do the exciting things now, earn a really good living and SAVE MONEY like there's no tomorrow, then later do what you want, and you'll be set! If I had it all to do again, I would have been MUCH more responsible with the money I earned, saving it, and investing in something other than my beer gut, and high cholesterol!
Don't let your youth be wasted, and later say that youth is WASTED on the young!
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I wish I knew then what I know now (duh) about the military, and life in general. I MAY have done things differently. I don't regret my life, but I do see how I could've made some better choices. I may not be where I am today though, so as I said, no regrets.
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Just as an example of how helpful people on Ohio-riders are would be in this thread:
http://www.ohio-riders.com/showthread.php?t=38365
Any questions?
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Got a sub a few months ago on the cheap cheap cheap. Haven't read all of them though
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I second the welding field. I work for a welding company and pipe welder are in demand. The drawback is that, depending on what you are welding, you will be outside if you are doing oil or gas lines. Hard skill to master, but the pay is great.
I am almost 40 and had a few good jobs. I like working outside and not having a boss over my shoulder all day. If I could make money with photography or motorcycles, i would.
I can see when i have my "mid-life crisses", I will cash out my 401k, buy a touring bike, and take pictures of the county.
I'd LOVE to be good enough with photography to earn a living with it! I guess the only way to get better would be to practice!
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Take this how you want' date=' but I'm in my thirties... If I could have the last 15 years back I'd go into the Military. Most likely the AirForce, but any branch can offer you substantial compensation for the time spent. The GI Bill is a wonderful thing if used with common sense.[/quote'] Well, add 6 years, and a strong maybe, not a definite.
Also, don't let your parents make the decision for you. DEFINITELY listen to their concerns regarding the military, but the choice is ultimately your's. I would imagine the closer someone is to their parents, the tougher the decision is, also. I know people that have retired from the military, traveled the world while they were in, and now make HUGE piles of money in civilian jobs with contractors. The military is no joke when it comes to one's future!
As you get older, the need (and want) to make money becomes stronger.When I was young, money didnt matter as long as I liked what I was doing. I got a degree in natural resources. I dont use it because I realized very quickly that money doesnt buy you happiness, but lack of money buys you misery and stress.
What ever you decide to do, make sure it has a future and will provide for you, and your future family, down the road as your situation changes.
You DO need to like your job, as well. It sounds like you work with people fairly well, so Law Enforcement, Fire/EMS, or some other sort of public service sounds like a good thing for you to look into. Firefighters have a nice schedule, and many work nearly full time hours on their off days.
You are young enough that you can try out a few jobs, and see what you like!
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An orgasm with a phone call. Sort of difficult to live with in public, I'd guess?
WOW!
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That is quite the interesting list. But what does it have to do with the war overseas?... that list looks, predominately, to be terrorists on our own soil.
That's more of a list to argue the merits of the Patriot Act than Operation Enduring Freedom.
Hmm... Where did the terrorists come from that carried out the 9/11/2001 attacks on American soil? From what I've been told, they weren't from the USA!!!!
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How do all you get your opinions? "Just cuz"?
Yup! Just cuz I'm right, and you're not!
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Sorry that went over your heads. This may clear up my 'bearcrow mailbox' silliness.
No, no need to explain.
Some people just don't get it.
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When was the last time your house was attacked by a bear? Apparently your mailbox must be a magical 'bearcrow'
Are you kidding me? Wow man. Just wow. I'm now speechless. No comedy to throw out, or anything...... Wow!... -
Pink. Titty pink....
Seriously though, even in Ohio, on a sunny day you'll probably want a lighter color scheme, it may not make a huge difference, but every effort to keep cooler helps...
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Where is the option for "squid" in the poll?
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Here's for the Nascar comments:
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I've never been pro-debt. And we're not talking importance, but it's quite the hyperbole to think they're standing guard at night for me.
No, Mr. Ruger and the Smith and Wesson Bros. do that for me.
I'm all for supporting our military, but Issue 1 was a 'bonus'... not an entitlement.
And without our long, storied, military history, you would not have those weapons.
Nascar....
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mj does have a sheep costume though
I think that may be how he got mislead.....
Woot off!!!!!
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We could use that blender! We don't have one, and I want to start making my own smoothies. Not to mention, the food processor side of it.....