Maintenance Engineer
(Female, Age 33) from fort smith, NY
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Maintenance Engineer |
|---|---|
| Salary | $56,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | fort smith, NY |
| Years Experience | 5 years |
Career Ratings
Opinions on your CAREER overall (i.e. not just your current job)
| Years in Career | 0 |
|---|---|
| Education | (not answered) |
| Income Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Interest Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Work-Life Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Fulfilment Rating | 0 / 10 |
Current job Q&A
Describe the type of organization you work for.
work for proppants plant, servicing equipment. make ceramic pellets for oil industry
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
maintain equipment, preventive maintenance, safety inspections
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
401k, paid time off, ppo health insurance
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
well compensated
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
yes. work with team of 5 maintenance/electricians. somedays like, somedays dislike.
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Yes
Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it.
industrial plant. very dirty because of the clay used to create pellets. do not care for dirt.
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 1
Benefits: 2
Hours: 3
Co-Workers: 4
Supervisors: 5
Job Title: 8
Level of Responsibility: 6
The Actual Work: 7
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
newspaper add
What was the application process?
paper application/resume
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
yes. met with supervisor, had extensive interview, took some competency tests. had second interview. started work within 2 weeks
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
basic questions. previous experience, like/dislike about jobs, how the environment was,
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
just come to the plant and fill out application.
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
mechanical, problem solving, must have patience and pay attention to details
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
no college necessary
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
be in it for the long haul. not a job for someone that doesnt want to do hard work.
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