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

[Indiana Robinson]

" Antique tractor
reference, who has one without at least one farmer weld on it. :)"


Hey now, I don't do all that much welding...  :-)  :-)  :-)


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On Sat, Aug 24, 2019 at 4:21 PM Mike M <meulenms at gmx.com> wrote:

> 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
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: AT <at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com> On Behalf Of James Peck
> > Sent: Saturday, August 24, 2019 11:46 AM
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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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Francis Robinson
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Central Indiana USA
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