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Considering what my upgrade will be soon as my current boots are starting to crack between the toe and the start of the lacing. Any of you use boots with this fancy-dancy BOA system? I like the concept of it but also I don't have much trouble with plain laces either. It sort of seems like a solution in search of a problem.

My job right now seems to be a bit of a dead-end. While my manager tells me that I can try to move my work tasks to areas I'm interested in learning, most of the topics I was interested in simply aren't in play in our building. Those topics are CAD, CNC machine repair and PLC.

The machines I tend to interact with are sand blasters, a variety of part cleaners (clamshells, combo washers, tunnel washers), hoists, and some large and small hydraulic presses. The parts washers also involve checking electrical cabinets for blown fuses and measuring voltage across the legs.

What common parts of our machinery could I focus on with the intention of being useful regardless of industry? In eight m

I've been working with a guy I share my toolbox with for about two months now, and it's starting to chafe at me. I'll preface this by saying that I am by no means a seasoned professional in this trade and I make mistakes too. That being said, I do keep a clean workplace and return things where they should be.

Working with this guy is tough. He leaves our shared tools all over the place, leaves discarded earplugs and other trash around the station and generally works as though someone else will clean up after him. I don't think it's malicious though, he's come close to getting himself badly hurt a few times on the job now in front of me as well - reaching out to touch a live 480v main on

Looking for recommendations on a toolbelt for my job:

Easy to take off during breaks

Quick detach like a jogging belt or something similar so I can take it off during breaks or set down when at a machine

Room for 3/8ths ratchet, sockets, 10-in-1 screwdriver, adjustable wrench and maybe a few pliers

Hoping to stay lightweight as there is a lot of walking involved

Any suggestions appreciated

1 year experience in Aluminum Extrusion facility

Advanced Manufacturing Technology AAS

Skills

● Computer Aided Design - Solidworks & AutoDesk Fusion 360

● Shop Knowledge - Hand Tools, Precision Measurement, Metal Working

● Basic knowledge of circuits, Digital multimeter use ● Machining - Mill & Lathe

● Welding - MIG, SMAW, TIG, Plasma & Oxyacetylene Torch

● Forklift Operation Certified

● American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR & AED Certified

● Soft skills - Teamwork, communication, problem solving