Prototype Machinist
(Male, Age 40) from garrett, IN
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Prototype Machinist |
|---|---|
| Salary | $45,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 45 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | garrett, IN |
| Years Experience | 6 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.
150 people in a jobshop. Manufacturing medical instruments and implants
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
produce custom and prototype medical instruments and implants
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
copay insurance/401k
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
under
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
i work very closly with two others.i like the fact yhat we have become a team that seems to read eachothers thoughts as to how to preform tasks
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
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.
i work in a corner with access to variouse machinetools
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 5
Benefits: 8
Hours: 6
Co-Workers: 1
Supervisors: 7
Job Title: 4
Level of Responsibility: 3
The Actual Work: 2
A day in the life of…
Please describe a typical workday for you in your current job:
| 5am to 6am | |
| 6am to 7am | |
| 7am to 8am | write nc programs |
| 8am to 9am | write nc programs |
| 9am to 10am | run test parts & inspect |
| 10am to 11am | debugg program |
| 11am to 12pm | run more tests and inspect |
| 12pm to 1pm | start short production run, turn in part for qa approval |
| 1pm to 2pm | production & inspection |
| 2pm to 3pm | production, pass on info about job to second shift |
| 3pm to 4pm | go home to work on kitchen remodling |
| 4pm to 5pm | work on kitchen |
| 5pm to 6pm | work on kitchen |
| 6pm to 7pm | have supper with wife,help with dishes |
| 7pm to 8pm | watch tv |
| 8pm to 9pm | watch tv |
| 9pm to 10pm | watch tv |
| 10pm to 11pm | go to bed,sleep |
| 11pm to 12am | sleep |
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
dropped off resume at the right time
What was the application process?
paper
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
one interview with floor supervisor
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
any expierience in the medical field
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
yes
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
yes,training in inspection and paperwork
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
yes,have related associates degree
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
n/a
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
find a machine shop with an apprenticeship program
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
good mechanical ability, likes to tinker
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
training yes, education somewhat
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
be paitent,Ive been doing this for over twenty years and am still learning
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
yes, wanted to get expierence in the medical manufacturing field
What are your current career goals?
move to larger company with inhouse prototype facilities
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
no
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | toolmaker | 6 months | 32000 | build and repair rubbermolds |
| Prior Job 2 | journeyman toolmaker | 5 years | 72000 | production support |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:3
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
3.8 | ivy tech | associate machine tool |
| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
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