[AT] Agricultural Equipment Diagnostic Technicians was OT two university STEM majors to avoid

[Mike M]

Keeping gov't out of this because the owner has requested so, If I had a
child that was of college age, I would highly encourage them to go into
the trades. I have a buddy that is a union pipe-fitter and does very
well. He told me the company he works for cannot find nearly enough
skilled welders to fill their positions. For anyone that has the
aptitude, they will pay for advanced training for the employee to gain
the certifications they need to do certain welding jobs. Antique tractor
reference, who has one without at least one farmer weld on it. :)

Mike M


On 8/24/2019 3:01 PM, bradloomis at charter.net wrote:
> That might require some young millennial to get dirty. I know not all are
> that way but from what I've seen, those that profess to want to be in
> maintenance, most are. Exception are Latinos. And aptitude and ability also
> aren't there. Those things can't be taught. Either you can or you can't.
> I've witnessed screwdriver, wrench, and shovel skills that would make your
> teeth itch.
> My brother wound up being a geophysicist after starting as a geologist. 19
> years at Mobil, didn't survive the last of three purges in the 90s?
> Consulting ever since. Does rather well. Lots of money in oil. Witness the
> purchase of our government!
> Brad
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> Subject: [AT] Agricultural Equipment Diagnostic Technicians was OT two
> university STEM majors to avoid
>
> The Ferris catalog says the field is underfilled. I wonder if JD, CNH, Agco,
> Kubota, Versatile, Mahindra, hire from this program.
>
> http://catalog.ferris.edu/catalog/2019-2020-Catalog/program/6044
>
> Why Choose Heavy Equipment Service Engineering Technology (HSET)?
> HSET provides the skills and knowledge required to test, diagnose, service
> and repair multiple, interfacing and technically sophisticated systems used
> on equipment in the agricultural, construction, forestry, stationary power
> and trucking industries. Mechanical, electrical, electronic and hydraulic
> technology are addressed, along with failure analysis, troubleshooting
> procedures and techniques, metrology, product design for manufacturing and
> fleet management.
> Career Opportunities
> Increased use of heavy equipment in the agriculture, trucking, construction
> and auxiliary power industries has created a widespread need for qualified
> heavy equipment technicians. Estimates suggest less than half of the current
> demand for technicians in this industry is being met, so skilled graduates
> are already in high demand.
>
> Employment opportunities exist throughout the various heavy equipment
> industries. Job titles include diagnostic technician, technician, service
> engineer, field engineer, service manager, shop foreman, trainer,
> engineering technician and maintenance team leader.
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