What do you do for work?

[rottodiver]

I was just sitting here reading posts from soooo many different people and started wondering what wide variety of people are on here so i had a look around for a thread asking what people did for a living so i thought i would start one(hopefully i am not repeating an old one that i missed)...

So i will start it: i am in the construction industry in the building of minesites/gas plants/refineries etc which consists of fly in/fly out which seems to be a community of it's own..
i am a crane operator (open ticketed and tower crane so that is anything over 100 tonne cranes, and also tower cranes).

look forward to seeing what others have to say!!

Scotty

[rkinsey]

Im an IT Administrator managing and servicing a small company of 120 users accross Australia and NZ. I look after everything from the boss's mobile phone to the severs and network they all run on.

Also, I am a chef by trade and spent some time up in the coal mines of central QLD as a second chef.

I am also an Ex-Serviceman.

Cheers,

Rob

[growler2058]

Site manager/foreman commercial construction tier 1 builder, currently doing sh1tty out of hours bank jobs

[Stumpjumper]

Not holding em up r u???

[Dark 1]

I'm in the Building industry, tradesperson glazier. Also worked in retail sales, service station attendant, delivery driver & general labourer. Currently a domestic sales rep working in my trade.

[timbar]

Iam in the building industry ........Iam a Carpet and Timber Floor layer .....I work for several different companies all contract work I also have my own small business ..... Checkout the link in my signature more info there

Tim

[wildgu6]

I'm also in the building/construction industry. Painter 60% commercial, 30% restorations and 10% new homes.
love the commercial work and the restoration work. Do a lot of PUBS... Mmmm pubs

[my third 256]

im a stay at home dad was a plumber hated putting my hands down peoples toilets you never know what you will find

[wildgu6]

P.S it is an old thread revisited, would have to go back about 10 months worth to find it though. Always interesting to know what people do.

[wildgu6]

im a stay at home dad was a plumber hated putting my hands down peoples toilets you never know what you will find

Don't blame you Stephen, yuk yuk yuk. But still a good trade mate. Stay at home dad sounds great to me. Enjoy buddy

[Bigrig]

Concreter by trade (good to have a trade to fall back on), but currently national sales manager for technology and business process outsourcing ... clear as mud??!! lmao

[macca]

Sparky, done most aspects of the trade, factory maintenance, heavy construction (mining, coal handling, Gold plants, alum smelters, power stations) now run a small contracting business with good staff we have had for years. Dont do much real work now as the body was abused in younger days, stay in the office mainly. Do live line connections O/H & U/G as I'm the only one with the licence.

[AB]

I wear a few hats...lol

Sales/Office Manager/website manager for a commercial playground company dealing with schools, councils and indoor play centres.

I also have a side business with artificial grass for landscaping and of course the forum...lol

I also optimise websites to rank higher in search engines (Google) for certain keywords that customers will search for on the internet relating to their industry.

[Dhuck]

From the beginning, I am an Suspension, Steering, Brake and Tyre Tech. Also Plastics Tech (make people run plastic moulding machines and if they break I had to fix) All aspects from Die making to trialling to manufacturing to repair. Then a Groundsman in a High School but after a couple of failed shoulder ops, I am now an ICT Tech in schools managing all day to day runnings of all things in the schools IT related. I tell you this is one hell of a job. Kids (let alone teachers) really don't know how to respect computers. lol

[Bigrig]

From the beginning, I am an Suspension, Steering, Brake and Tyre Tech. Also Plastics Tech (make people run plastic moulding machines and if they break I had to fix) All aspects from Die making to trialling to manufacturing to repair. Then a Groundsman in a High School but after a couple of failed shoulder ops, I am now an ICT Tech in schools managing all day to day runnings of all things in the schools IT related. I tell you this is one hell of a job. Kids (let alone teachers) really don't know how to respect computers. lol

You forgot the topless waitressing you did to pay your way through college ...

Or was that supposed to be our secret?? Oopsey ...

lmfao

[nowoolies]

You forgot the topless waitressing you did to pay your way through college ...

Or was that supposed to be our secret?? Oopsey ...

lmfao

hahahahahahahahah bugga another keyboard please and a new coffee ...roflmfao

[Dhuck]

You forgot the topless waitressing you did to pay your way through college ...

Or was that supposed to be our secret?? Oopsey ...

lmfao

Thought you would keep that a secret after meeting you at that very manly place in the city lol

[Maxhead]

Electronics engineer by trade. Did my time about 20 years ago.
Currently I am employed as a Service Supervisor/Networks Specialist for a large photocopier company, supporting technicians in the field plus a million other things...LOL

[macca]

hahahahahahahahah bugga another keyboard please and a new coffee ...roflmfao

roflmfao as well, crack up of the day so far

[patch697]

Metal finishing Tech by trade & have spent the most part of my working life in the automotive industry (had a spanner i my hand before I could walk...lol) I've warn many hats in the auto field over the years from & spanner monkey to manager & most everything in between ranging from family cars, Hi performance & customized through to heavy haulage & machinery. I also sideline as a computer Tech building, servicing & maintaining home PC's & small networks.

[Warnie]

Student today, Metallurgical Engineer with Rio Tinto as of Monday. Cannot wait. Working in coal in the business improvement section, so calculating the amount of coal we can recover from different seams at different sites to aid in mine planning, marketing and tweaking our processing plants to accommodate for different plant feeds.

[rottodiver]

Can't go wrong working for Rio..

[Warnie]

No I didn't think so either, I just cant wait to stop being a poor student. The troll is gonna love me, she will get heaps of new shiny bits

[growler2058]

Not holding em up r u???

Nah mate i got the code hahahahahahahhahahahahaha

[Shoot]

I am a Site Manager for Civil and Building works, work for a large electricity supplier

[NissanGQ4.2]

boring old pick / packer for a Pet Goods Supplier ( Wholesale )

[YNOT]

Veterinary assistant.

Tony

[Bigrig]

Veterinary assistant.

Tony

You know, at first I thought this a joke .. but I must admit, they do look strangely like your legs and boots!!!! lmao

[patch697]

Veterinary assistant.

Tony


You know, at first I thought this a joke .. but I must admit, they do look strangely like your legs and boots!!!! lmao

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha haha............................ Bloody pare a clowns....... That just cost me my first mouthful of Bourbon........ ROFLMFAO

[Maxhead]

Veterinary assistant.

Tony

HAHAHHAHAHHAHHAHAHHA, I can now understand the saying "coming from the dark side" LOLOLOLO

[YNOT]

I still don't know why we couldn't just buy a new thermometer????

Tony

[big_fletch]

Hahahaha nice one Tony..

Myself I'm an Automotive Electrician working on pretty much everything you can think of by trade and am also trying to start my own business on the side.. Also work at local Dick Smith Electronics for some extra cash when needed Haha

[patch697]

I still don't know why we couldn't just buy a new thermometer????

Tony

Why old mate???....... Your doing such a fine job there................hahahah

Besides..... A thermometer is so impersonal.............ROFLMFAO

[Clunk]

I still don't know why we couldn't just buy a new thermometer????

Tony

Nothing like the personal touch mate..... Lol

[AB]

I still don't know why we couldn't just buy a new thermometer????

Tony

Budget cuts...LMAO

[DX grunt]

:hijacked::hijacked::hijacked::hijacked::hijacked:

[Finly Owner]

I am the Branch Co-Ordinator of a Hire Shop. I Run the branch, and am involved in all aspects, servicing equipment, staff delegation, customer service, branch promoting, hire/fire casuals employees while recommending appropiate action for full time staff to my superiors, and general business duties.

Tim

[patch697]

:hijacked::hijacked::hijacked::hijacked::hijacked:

& if you don't like it you can always go play solitaire.............................hahahahahaha hah

[NissanGQ4.2]

I am the Branch Co-Ordinator of a Hire Shop. I Run the branch, and am involved in all aspects, servicing equipment, staff delegation, customer service, branch promoting, hire/fire casuals employees while recommending appropiate action for full time staff to my superiors, and general business duties.

Tim

Reminds me I think i might have 2 hire myself a jack hammer from your Penrith Store :)

[beansathome]

i am x navy curently getting payed by vetrensafairs to sit at home till i get retrained in something i can do with a rooted knee.

[the ferret]

Well I'm a Fitter/Turner/Toolmaker, Plant mechanic, but I spent the last 45 years in the building trade doing earthworks commercial and domestic.
Made 15000 bricks for my new house and fully conversent with concrete, tiling, carpentry, engineering and bricklaying.
I invented a product 20 years ago and now spend my complete retirement manufacturing it!!! along with many other products.
I just wish I had gone down this road 45 years ago LOL(lookout ARB)
I think that once you learn a trade, you eventually come back to it if you see an opening.
I also have a fantastic Wife who does all the books and posting.
Well that's my story and I'm stick'n to it.
Cheers, the ferret.

[pearcey]

RETIRED Spent 47 years doing brake clutch and suspention work on any tning that moved, ie bikes,cars,caravans, trucks busses roadtrains earthmoving equipment and the odd hellicopter rotor brakes.Now I do 3 months a year with a small electronics company doinng race comms,and lap timming at the v8`s. Great job good pay plus access everywhere.

[belzi82]

HI all, I work in community aged care. I assist the elderly members of the community to remain living in the community and not enter permanent aged care facilities for as long as they can possibly remain living at home. Another role I have is Assistance with care and housing for the aged (ACHA). As an ACHA worker I assist people over the age of 60yrs who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to find alternative accommodation.
Previously I have worked in the disability field, from residential to day centres and even as a specialized tour guide!

[Silver]

Lots of fascinating jobs above!

I'm off on another project at the moment, but ordinarily I lead 10 teams of ATO auditors.

[Bigrig]

but ordinarily I lead 10 teams of ATO auditors.

Off a cliff I hope!!!! lmao

No, no ... just joking ... love them all (worked in the ATO for 6.5 years many moons ago, and a heap of time with the audit group).

[Silver]

[QUOTE=Bigrig;162627]Off a cliff I hope!!!! lmao

G'day Scotty, perhaps you can give some advice on outsourcing that particular business process :-)

[Bigrig]

[QUOTE=Bigrig;162627]Off a cliff I hope!!!! lmao

G'day Scotty, perhaps you can give some advice on outsourcing that particular business process :-)

Hahaha ... I wish mate - if I sold that one I could retire!!!! Outsourcing is still a dirty word around some government departments, but I was involved in getting EDS in there many years ago!!!

[Finly Owner]

Reminds me I think i might have 2 hire myself a jack hammer from your Penrith Store :)
Problem there Young Todd, I no longer work for Kennards Hire, I changed Hire Companys' Now @ Jimboomba Hire, group of hire shops owned by Compaction Australia.


Tim

[Finly Owner]

Lots of fascinating jobs above!

I'm off on another project at the moment, but ordinarily I lead 10 teams of ATO auditors.So that means we now sell goods on here under our alias's!


Tim

[DX grunt]

G'day all.

For those that don't know me, my name's Midge.

I'm a retired bar maid, oops, I mean bar assistant.

Depending on how many drinks you have, will depend on how old I look. Some times I look 80, some times I look 40 and other times I look oooo la la.

I'm an old girl from way back. Love a yarn and love to play arrows (darts, for you youngins).

My falsies are starting to go a bit yellow. The implants, silly.

I love a ciggy the morning after. Just like you love your bacon and eggs.

Working behind the bar for most of my life was an experience that's not everyone's cup of tea. I was lucky enough to work all around Oz.

Lost a couple of teeth along the way, but ya get that - all part of the job. I gave as good as I took!

I'm a bit camera shy, so if there are any of my old flames out there that remember me, post a pic.

Love to all.

Midge

[Clunk]

Man of many hats, Customer service supervisor/office manager/logistics-warehouse manager/ estimator and the general fix it person when problems occur and need sorting...............working for a National distributor of electrical bits n pieces, mainly supplying Switchboard builders, electrical contractors, manufacturers, the mining sector and electrical wholesalers.

In my previous life I used to be an electronics tech, playing with high field magnets (the ones used for MRI scanners etc)........... that was great fun, got to play with liquid hydrogen and helium - when the MRI operators ask you to please remove metal objects before entering the room, it's a good idea to do as they say.......... I've seen hammers and power supplies being sucked into these things from 10m away and if you're in there it's gonna hurt a plenty when they hit ya!!!!!! lol

[taslucas]

Theres definately some over-achievers out there!! lol
Havent done all that much so far myself. Started with a qualification in Horticulture- on a herb farm on the east coast of tas....and no not that type of herb lol. Then into a bit of land conservation and restoration (fancy way of saying weeding, fencing, water and soil testing) in the northern midlands of tas. Handy man/maintenance guy for some spa cottage accomodation. Now and for the last 9 years qualified Signwriter in North west tas. Who wants stickers!???

[macca86]

I am currently a chief executive self funded dole bludger living off tid bits thrown my way by my fiance. I am a trade qualified boilermaker picking up a few shifts here and there in brisbane but would love to hit a fifo roster in the mines or off shore if anyone needs my services contact me

[the godfather]

Godfather weighing in here. I am a Hydraulic fitter / vehicle body builder, and part time farm hand for my dad.
Going to UNI part time next year so I can get smarter. Derrrrrr!

[chester]

Started as a tyre fitter when i left school mainly on cars and trucks.
Did a fire season at a power station doing ground maintance.
Went back to fitting tyres this time doing on-site service on trucks, tractors,log skidders and earthmoving eqiupment.
Now i work in a Quarry operating a digger mainly but also loaders, trucks and do maintance.
Also worked as a bouncer at the pub and nightclub for a while for extra cash.

[Cuppa]

Me, I'm a 'kept man'. ;-) Wife works & I potter around on our 'hobby' farm. I trained as a child psychiatric nurse & family therapist & worked as a child & family therapist for years in the UK & Australia. 15 years ago I became a 'cockie', running a few cattle (breeding & raising 'vealer calves)', sheep, goats & pigs & growing our own vegies. We destocked before we took off around Australia, & since returning haven't restocked, so only a handful of animals at the moment to keep the grass down close to the house. Keeps the freezer full.

This link (http://www.cuppa500.com/About_Cuppa.html) is a bit out of date now (written before we travelled around Oz) but gives you an idea of how & where I live.

regards
Cuppa

[GUtsy ute]

I wrote down all the jobs I have had in my life and even I don't believe the list!!
At the moment I am the maintenance supervisor at a cheese processing plant.
It is part hands on and part r+d as well as the supervisory role, and it suits me
perfectly as i head towards retirement.

[Silver]

I wrote down all the jobs I have had in my life and even I don't believe the list!!
At the moment I am the maintenance supervisor at a cheese processing plant.
It is part hands on and part r+d as well as the supervisory role, and it suits me
perfectly as i head towards retirement.

A big wheel in the cheese industry ...............sorry for the poor pun. Hmmm, no I'm not :-) does sound like a nice balance of responsibilities GUtsy ute.

[GUtsy ute]

A big wheel in the cheese industry ...............sorry for the poor pun. Hmmm, no I'm not :-) does sound like a nice balance of responsibilities GUtsy ute.

Yea it's great,

I get to cut the cheese all day!!LOL

[Clunk]

I wrote down all the jobs I have had in my life and even I don't believe the list!!
At the moment I am the maintenance supervisor at a cheese processing plant.
It is part hands on and part r+d as well as the supervisory role, and it suits me
perfectly as i head towards retirement.

more cheese Grommit!!!!!!????

[Silver]

more cheese Grommit!!!!!!????

What's better than Wallace and Grommit (not by much I admit)? Shaun the Sheep! Clever bs those creative types. Do they still use clay or is it all computer generated these days?

[Clunk]

What's better than Wallace and Grommit (not by much I admit)? Shaun the Sheep! Clever bs those creative types. Do they still use clay or is it all computer generated these days?

love Shaun the sheep........... ooops I meant the kids love Shaun the Sheep!!!!! lol.................. I believe they still use clay and stop motion but as always, don't quote me on that!!!!

[Lambroast]

I'm a box technician at a Nickel processing plant. Another FIFO worker.
Had a career change about 3yrs ago from fixing bloody photocopiers. God I miss it....NOT...
Also had a few other jobs here and there.....Managed a tobacco shop, kitchen bitch, installed roller doors for a while, was even a dogsbody at a gay resort (don't ask!), drove a bus picking up backpackers, managed a hungry jacks store, managed a pizza hut store, bag smasher(boogie board stuffer) for an airline.....arrgghh.....I think i'll stop here...

Simon

[GUtsy ute]

[QUOTE=clunk71;163597]love Shaun the sheep.

Bloody Kiwi baaaaaarsted!!!!LOL

[Clunk]

[QUOTE=clunk71;163597]love Shaun the sheep.

Bloody Kiwi baaaaaarsted!!!!

bloody Welsh mate, that's almost as bad as calling me English mate!!!!!!! lol

[GUtsy ute]

[QUOTE=GUtsy ute;163618]

bloody Welsh mate, that's almost as bad as calling me English mate!!!!!!! lol

No offence intended!!LOL

[Woof]

[QUOTE=GUtsy ute;163618]

bloody Welsh mate, that's almost as bad as calling me English mate!!!!!!! lol

Welsh, English, Irish, Scottish.............all the same to me Clunky mate...LOLOLOLOLOL

[Clunk]

[QUOTE=clunk71;163633]

No offence intended!!LOL

hahahahahaha none taken mate, us Welshmen are thick skinned mate............... we have to be!!!!!!! roflmao

[Clunk]

[QUOTE=clunk71;163633]

Welsh, English, Irish, Scottish.............all the same to me Clunky mate...LOLOLOLOLOL

oh go cuddle your manbag!!!!!! hahahahahaha

[the ferret]

I'm the Tax man, just about to do an audit on all nissanpatrol.com.au members!!
Mostly looking for CASH jobs, he he.
Cheers, the ferret tax man.

[patch697]

I'm the Tax man, just about to do an audit on all nissanpatrol.com.au members!!
Mostly looking for CASH jobs, he he.
Cheers, the ferret tax man.

Bugger......................hahahahahahahaha

[Silver]

I'm the Tax man, just about to do an audit on all nissanpatrol.com.au members!!
Mostly looking for CASH jobs, he he.
Cheers, the ferret tax man.

Crikey, pretty sure I got my return right, be gentle with me :-)

[hekarewe]

You forgot the topless waitressing you did to pay your way through college ...

Or was that supposed to be our secret?? Oopsey ...

lmfao

never really worked out for duckie,,,,, he got tips to put it back on the bag that is LOLOL

[hekarewe]

what the hell i might as well admit to a bit of this work stuff too

my first job i started at a young age as a sibling mental irritant and charactor building technition

then progressed to working on the land in Bannanna plantations around coffs and working with cattle

moved onto the defence force for 6 years as a professional soldier and at times "ambasiter for australia" (that bit never really worked well)

since then i have worked as a interstate trucker for way to many years and also as a security consultant/operator.

the future who knows maybe world conqueror

[macca86]

change of job for me gone from chief executive dole bludger to boiler maker again. Sad bit is I'm leaving Brisbane sorry lads can't road trip anymore off to rockhampton on a mining contract

[304troll]

hey fellas i got a pretty good one ! I stack toilet rolls on trucks =)

[the ferret]

hey fellas i got a pretty good one ! I stack toilet rolls on trucks =)

Unused ones I hope!! lol.

[beansathome]

change of job for me gone from chief executive dole bludger to boiler maker again. Sad bit is I'm leaving Brisbane sorry lads can't road trip anymore off to rockhampton on a mining contract

does that mean no more randome bribie trips lol

[satyx]

I work in the retail as a salesperson specialising in car audio, spares, car accessories and the sort. Tried Uni and but couldnt handle the stress and pressure so moved on. Starting to get the itch again so am thinking of moving on to something new, especially with more room to grow and advance.

[Silver]

hey fellas i got a pretty good one ! I stack toilet rolls on trucks =)

Keep up the good work 304troll - I love having loo paper. And flush toilets, hot water, antibiotics and anaesthetics :-) Bugger the 'good old days' unless I can take those mod cons with me.

[Dhuck]

never really worked out for duckie,,,,, he got tips to put it back on the bag that is LOLOL

Yeh I never really got the jist of wearing a thong backwards. lol

[scotty83]

Server\Network Systems Administrator. Dam Computers.

[damianovdd]

Chasing the unfair competition, abuse of dominance and prohibited agreements in general.
Expert (lawyer) in the unfair competition directorate.

[Punderhead]

I am an apprentice fitter and turner, working for PBQ technologies in toowoomba, however, our company specializes in boilers, and so my days are spent fixing, maintaining and installing boilers, autoclaves, and just about anything else that makes hot water and/or steam.

And no, it is not a dying industry, infact, it is booming ATM!!!

Cheers!

[my third 256]

i guess it keeps you on the boil

[Leighw85]

Im a Cabinet Maker. Love working with timber. so much job satisfaction when things are finished.

[2TROLLFAM]

Used to be a Property Manager but had to cut back hours being single again & with 3 kids. So now I do part time admin work for Ipswich Central Motors + Ipswich AVIS and Brad is a boilermaker (supervisor) at JAWS Buckets in Archerfield

[lochie75]

work at onesteel in whyalla, we make ....... steel

[Swampy]

I am a blast hole drill supervisor in a coal mine in central QLD, I do fly in fly out on a week on, week off roster so I have a 50/50 chance of making the patrol meet ups hahaha.

[Wine_maker]

I'm a Export coordinator.
We produce the heating equipments and I send it to export in to Russia, Tajikistan etc.
Before crisis I work in alcohol produce industry.

[wheels]

IT Solutions Architect.

[metaldude_999]

Environmental science

[Airstrike]

Full time bum :)

[The Phantom]

Resort Manager, publican and a few others.

Cheers

[growler2058]

Resort Manager, publican and a few others.

Cheers

Sounds good i was head concierge for a while in a former life in cairns was at times very entertaining hahaha

[gu radelaide]

im a fabricator, make alluminium doors and windows
commercial buildings only

[armo]

ex hay-carter, farmer, tyre technician, truck-driver and soldier. Now in Project Management/Business Improvement/Business Systems, dabbling in IT, ICT. not quite sure how that happened, think I turned left when I should have made a right - but it all worked out in the end

[jaseb13]

im a draftsman..that just copped it off the boss for reading this forum..

[rusty_nail]

working for Dept Education in the IT section

and if anyone needs any IT advice, i always happy to extend my knowledge to those in need

[hutchy84]

Hey all

Im a boilermaker / Welder by trade i can pretty much make anything you want when it comes to steel

But currently i work for monadelphous as a estimator mine site jobs which keeps me really busy

[Mark_C]

I was just sitting here reading posts from soooo many different people and started wondering what wide variety of people are on here so i had a look around for a thread asking what people did for a living so i thought i would start one(hopefully i am not repeating an old one that i missed)...

So i will start it: i am in the construction industry in the building of minesites/gas plants/refineries etc which consists of fly in/fly out which seems to be a community of it's own..
i am a crane operator (open ticketed and tower crane so that is anything over 100 tonne cranes, and also tower cranes).

look forward to seeing what others have to say!!

Scotty

Good opening topic. Well Scotty, i had a mid life crisis several years ago and went back to uni and became an Industrial Tech teacher. Now after one year of teaching it seems some of those gifted and talented students (AKA little bastards) are going to give me a crisis for the remainder of my life! I recently inherited my late fathers SWB GQ, in pretty good nic, replaced/repaired several bits, ran up a big bill now will be using it as my dog to the beach/fishing vehicle. All i have to do now is find parts,learn how to be a bit of a mechanic to have offroad confidence.
Good luck with everything in WA. look forward to reading posts and searching for info and fixes. Cheers mark

[DeJay]

I'm a full time community helper....I go around my local community helping people who have no other way of getting things done. I'm a jack of most trades and a gardener. Been a professional musician as well. I don't work for money, I don't trade and I don't barter. I live off the land and receive help from people who want to and choose to support me. I place no obligation of anyone for anything. Everything I receive is freely given to me by the wonderful people around me. I have been living like this since surviving suicide 5 years ago....thankfully!!! Was a bit of a mid midlife crisis !!! Lifes all good now though !!!

[growler2058]

Strewth glad its worked out for you mate

[DeJay]

Strewth glad its worked out for you mate

Hahaha yea me too . Glad I went through it mate cos I've been surrounded by nutters trying to top themselves since then...and I know what it's like to be a nutter !!! The best knowledge is personal first hand experience..... unless it's a tow ball flying off your truck...... Cheers mate

[fixer982]

What a range of occupations on here. A credit to AB for having such wide appeal from this forum. I started out in Radio and Electronics in the Army at the end of Vietnam, then moved into Office Machines and early word processors, then inevitably into computers. Have done some other things along the way, but been in IT for 25+ years. I now manage a team of network server engineers for HP here in Adelaide, looking after SA Government. I am a licenced Amateur Radio Operator but still prefer working on cars and boats. The Trol has been an absolute hoot to play with.

[BearGUST]

I'm a motor mechanic by trade and have moved around a bit in the automotive industry from dealers to OEM manufacturers, to performance exhaust manufacturers and back to OEM.
Now working in the 'Global Aftersales Diagnostic Engineering' department.


---
I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-37.845413,144.946689

[notonyournelly]

Nice one Dejay, I've got mates who work in psych wardsand they are so good at it because of their close encouters with addiction themselves.
I've got my own gardening / landscaping business, which helps pay my way through a science degree at the moment

[taslucas]

What a range of occupations on here. A credit to AB for having such wide appeal from this forum. I started out in Radio and Electronics in the Army at the end of Vietnam, then moved into Office Machines and early word processors, then inevitably into computers. Have done some other things along the way, but been in IT for 25+ years. I now manage a team of network server engineers for HP here in Adelaide, looking after SA Government. I am a licenced Amateur Radio Operator but still prefer working on cars and boats. The Trol has been an absolute hoot to play with.

Bugger AB, there's only one appeal here.......The mighty PATROL! Lol
But actually, a definite credit to AB who made this all possible.....cheers AB :-)

[taslucas]

Good to have you with us Dejay ( in more ways than one).

[fabbio]

i am a mechanical drafter - also a qualified fitter and turner

[dehagoris]

Im a plant operator (loaders,diggers etc).did a few years in the pilbara now travellin round oz til i run out of cash lol

[Winnie]

I work at Ideal Electrical, and electrical wholesaler. I'm in charge of internal sales and the store room, and I do the deliveries.

[Cowboy]

Maritime Industry, on the east coast.
Shipping is the main game IE: Ships engine/deck stores/spares, Safety equipment service/repairs, right down to the general commercial fleets, tugs, WP vessels, AFC, Fishing, commercial charter.
Comming up in March this year, it will be 30 years of doing the same thing, sorta, and I still have'nt reached 50 yet.. bugga. I still enjoy it, mainly because of the characters who are my customers, such good value as mates.
Cheers

[Steve cooper]

Hi all,
Been an automotive mechanic for 13 years, currently run the floor of a fairly large workshop here on the sunshine coast.
Have worked in about 6 different workshops over the years, have done RACQ style roadside work, efi diagnosis, petrol/diesel Dyno tuning, air conditioning, auto electrical, engine reconditioning, lpg instalation and just about any mechanical job u can think of.....
Absolutely love the trade and look forward to going to work every day, have always had a passion for cars and think I always will!

Have been trying to splash a bit of help through here since I joined a few weeks ago, this forum is great and if I can be of help to anyone then please don't hesitate to ask!

Can't wait to meet a few of u in the future!

Steve

[Rip'n'Shred]

Hi all,
Been an automotive mechanic for 13 years, currently run the floor of a fairly large workshop here on the sunshine coast.
Have worked in about 6 different workshops over the years, have done RACQ style roadside work, efi diagnosis, petrol/diesel Dyno tuning, air conditioning, auto electrical, engine reconditioning, lpg instalation and just about any mechanical job u can think of.....
Absolutely love the trade and look forward to going to work every day, have always had a passion for cars and think I always will!

Have been trying to splash a bit of help through here since I joined a few weeks ago, this forum is great and if I can be of help to anyone then please don't hesitate to ask!

Can't wait to meet a few of u in the future!

Steve

Take my hat off to you mate. I would have been 13 years this year too, many workshops and very different roles, sorta similar to yourself. I lost a lot of interest in cars in 3rd year and it kept going downhill until I finally left the industry and went to trucks and high pressure water pumps, eventually ending up in mining as mechanical fitter. A bit brain deadening.

I did enjoy the challenge of motor mechanics, but bills have to be paid. Do miss it sometimes.

Good to hear some mechanics still have the passion, few and far between.

[Steve cooper]

Take my hat off to you mate. I would have been 13 years this year too, many workshops and very different roles, sorta similar to yourself. I lost a lot of interest in cars in 3rd year and it kept going downhill until I finally left the industry and went to trucks and high pressure water pumps, eventually ending up in mining as mechanical fitter. A bit brain deadening.

I did enjoy the challenge of motor mechanics, but bills have to be paid. Do miss it sometimes.

Good to hear some mechanics still have the passion, few and far between.

Thanks for that mate, the trade can be very frustrating at times, and its getting increasingly harder to get young blood interested in the nitty gritty that being a light vehicle mechanic involves. I think out of the 15 odd apprentices I have had under me over the years, only 7 fully completed their time and as far as I know, only 3 are still working in the trade.

The mines have soaked up most trade qualified guys, the last 3 blokes I had through as replacement tradies were from overseas, 2 from the uk and 1 from Prague! U should have seen the fella from prauges face when I had him do a complete front hub overhaul on a GU, he kept calling it a tractor and was constantly replacing the rubber gloves he wore because they kept tearing apart! He was so astounded about the 4.8 liter engine and it's fuel usage he took a heap of photos and sent then home to all his mates.

[Rip'n'Shred]

Lol. Gloves? ? ?

They mustn't have real size cars!

Yep it's a pitty the mines take so many, usually to become operators. I know of plenty of tradies gone over; mechanics, plumbers, bakers, all kinds.

[Steve cooper]

Yeah, latex gloves!
It's actually OH&S law in the UK and most of Europe to wear gloves when your a tech, we got proper ones in and I gave it a go, it's actually not that bad!

The costs of living it Prague were quite bad he said, only the very rich drove larger petrol cars, every one else just drives small diesel shoeboxes..... In fact he thought a 1.8 diesel Astra was a great car to buy and was wondering why we don't have em here!!!!!

[antiskeptic]

Im a store manager for Aussie Disposals.... great industry to be in for the hobbies I enjoy

[YNOT]

Hi all,
Been an automotive mechanic for 13 years, currently run the floor of a fairly large workshop here on the sunshine coast.
Have worked in about 6 different workshops over the years, have done RACQ style roadside work, efi diagnosis, petrol/diesel Dyno tuning, air conditioning, auto electrical, engine reconditioning, lpg instalation and just about any mechanical job u can think of.....
Absolutely love the trade and look forward to going to work every day, have always had a passion for cars and think I always will!

Have been trying to splash a bit of help through here since I joined a few weeks ago, this forum is great and if I can be of help to anyone then please don't hesitate to ask!

Can't wait to meet a few of u in the future!

Steve

My trade history is very similar, 16 years as a motor mechanic, master tech (Ford) qualified, LPG fitter/repairer, RWC inspector etc etc. I didn't mind the job but the pay was terrible even with all the qualifications and experience.
I still work as a mechanic but now doing mobile servicing of industrial floor sweepers and scrubbers. Much better money and I spend more than half my time driving.

Tony

[Steve cooper]

My trade history is very similar, 16 years as a motor mechanic, master tech (Ford) qualified, LPG fitter/repairer, RWC inspector etc etc. I didn't mind the job but the pay was terrible even with all the qualifications and experience.
I still work as a mechanic but now doing mobile servicing of industrial floor sweepers and scrubbers. Much better money and I spend more than half my time driving.

Tony

Im hearing ya with the pay, however I have found it a lot easyer to negotiate a decent wage now a lot of tradies have gone out to the mines.

It's an all to common story these days with guys leaving the trade because after 10 years+ experience they still get offered $24/hr to work on cars, I know of one fella who is head tech at a Toyota dealership, 15 years exp and $26/hr with no overtime and a very unrealistic bonus system, what a joke..........

[garnie13]

Im a Mechanic by trade did my time with john hughes in perth left that to go up north as a scaffolder came home and started a business building sheds and patios had enough of that now im a water blaster/vac truck operator

[markmclauchlin]

I know a few that did their time at JH. I did mine at houghtons.


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[markmclauchlin]

Oops and now a HES advisor working in the oil and gas industry


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[teno45]

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Avionics.... I fix planes...

[Turtle_au]

Electrician, maintenance at government facility. pays ordinary but plenty of callout work to boost it up.
After 10 years including apprenticeship I tried computer programming. Lasted 5 years and discovered I really hate offices, love seeing trees and sky.
LEASON LEARNED - If you have a hobby, don't make a job of it
Went back to tools.

[garnie13]

I know a few that did their time at JH. I did mine at houghtons.


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How long ago did you do you time I stared at belmont then moved to welshpool when all the houghtons boys came over.

[markmclauchlin]

About 10-12 years ago. Got out the year before houghtons went under


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[Timbo]

Currently working as a Graphic Designer/3D artist for a Playground company.

Before this, I've worked in the sign industry.. started off as designer but quickly realised the job wasn't what was promised.. so I became a spray painter for them for 2 years. Really enjoyed paining, had a lot of fun... until they started getting rid of everyone and employing cheap labour workers...

Also did a stint in CNC routing which was routing bench tops for shop fitters. Shit job and they were all Christians... and not the cool, hip Christians.. but the real stuck up strict ones.

Did my apprenticeship as a "Photographic Engraver" which doesn't exist anymore. It got shoe horned into "Graphic Pre-Press & Design" which really had nothing to do with it. So I did my apprenticeship going to school learning about stuff that I wasn't doing at work. Was a pain! Luckily, I already had the skills to pass the course since I used to dabble in Photoshop and Illustrator at home.

Also done general labouring which includes Roof tiling, Furniture Removalist, Play event operator (jumping castle, mechanical bulls, sumo suits! etc) and other odd jobs.

[jaxt]

CIVIL DESIGNER
- designed subdivisions (roads, drainage, sewer, water)
- designed infrastructure for golf courses
- designed pontoons/jetties
- designed infrastructure for marinas; oil and gas industry (FCS pads)
- designed highways and arterial roads
- been commissioned to do drainage/sewer and water studies.

12years experience .....and for those wondering -> a civil engineer checks and signs off what I do.

[stock patrol]

Im a Mechanic by trade did my time with john hughes in perth left that to go up north as a scaffolder came home and started a business building sheds and patios had enough of that now im a water blaster/vac truck operator

Hi Guys,
I got off the spanners 30 yrs ago after doing trade then went driving long distance highway for all but 4yr working in aluminium smelter. Now almost own a truck doing local work.
Mechanic wages suck, they did 30 yrs as well so you guys aren't being left out.

[Jesse1987]

I work at arb ...

[MEGOMONSTER]

High rise construction as a chippy.
Currently working on a 55 story apartment building

[growler2058]

Safety advisor tier1 builder


Tap someone who cares

[Winnie]

Electrical wholesaler

DIAL-A-TAP

[NissanGQ4.2]

I'm still a underpaid slave :(

[Lonicus]

Retired and full time house husband.

In a couple of previous lives I spent 10 years in the RAAF as an Aircraft Ground Engineer, Framie. Went to Uni after discharge and got an accounting degree. I never worked as an accountant though, found it too dull, so I did some tutoring and marking for Uni. Found retirement suited me best though so I've stuck at that :)

[Bob]

About to finally Retire (31/1/2013) at the age of 71

[Bloodyaussie]

About to finally Retire (31/1/2013) at the age of 71

Congratulations!!!

I am a Landscape/ gardener ..... was a motorcycle mechanic for 14 years.

[Lonicus]

Well overdue Bob. Great stuff!

[taslucas]

Safety advisor tier1 builder


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Bwahahahaha! Still cracks me up everytime!!!

Tap, crackle, pop

[Bob]

Well overdue Bob. Great stuff!

I worked for myself for the last 25 Years (computer Industry) so Work was not that onerous.

Other than the Body slowing down a bit I dont feel 71.

Hope to find some Part time Work for a couple of Days a week just to keep interested.Just as long as I can take off Fishing & Camping when I want

[Lonicus]

Be careful of that part time stuff Bob. I started building and repairing computers as a hobby years ago. It turned into a full blown business which had me running all over the place, so I passed my customers on to a mate and went back to fishing again :)

[Diesel-Mate]

I am a mobile Mechanic doing my first years apreno but have been working as one for years ;)

[lorrieandjas]

About to finally Retire (31/1/2013) at the age of 71

Hey Bob - congrats mate. Bet you're looking forward to it!

Jas

[lorrieandjas]

I've had a mixed career - started off doing a Social Work/Law degree, got bored in 4th year and worked in commercial real estate. Then I moved into network engineering and built a few of the early ISP networks in this country (Ozemail, Powertel (AAPT), etc). Then did some of my own stuff in the industry then ran a company called PIPE Networks which runs fibre optic cable around the country. Even built a 7000km submarine cable from Sydney to Guam. Most recently decided enough of the corporate bollocks and started working with a mate in the same industry. Have scaled down the hours from 60-80 hours a week and on the phone when not at work to working about 4-5 hours a day 5 minutes from home and home everyday for lunch and by 5. Main reason for the change was two little girls arriving 12 weeks ago and was damned if the only time they saw me was in photos.

Jas

[grubkenbel]

I used to be a boilermaker and also worked in constructing industrial ahu (air handling units ) the large air conditioner units on top of the hospitals and police stations.
However now Im studying my Bachelor Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice and am a rural Firefighter. ( hopefully be in the calendar next year lol)
Waiting on recruiting for the Police (gotta have a clean licence and I unfortunately got booked speeding in 2011 so gotta wait till 2014)

[Alitis007]

I'm a mechanic, have been for 9 years full time including my app but have been working on cars since i was very young coz my old man is a self employed mechanic.

[stevogq]

When I left school I did a joinery/stairbuilding app completed and left to work in the airline catering after getting sick off all the politics and my itch with working with timber I started own business in wardrobes/showersscreens also subby out to other busineses and the start of this yr the building sector died on its backside so I got work as a casual in visy and studying to get my builder licence

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[Maxhead]

I am a freelance Patrolholic.....if you wanna do something then let me know

[93patrol]

Started a mechanical app when I was 15 hated it by 17 switched to carpentry love it from the moment I started just recently the work here has dried up so I found myself working shift that is really sweet I work 7 shifts a fortnight for 16 weeks then get 4 weeks payed leave. It's great because. I have a 16 mth old so I get to spend heaps of time with her and still get to go fishing and surfing when I want

[James_R]

Originally a Kmart bitch from 16 to 19 and since then been on the railways as a terminal operator then driver. Got a gig with Pacific National in Newcastle now work for Aurizon (formerly QR National). I wouldn't do anything else! I'm lucky enough to have a hobby as a job and still enjoy it just as much as the day I started. Also a Retained Firefighter with Fire & Rescue NSW.

[89gqpatrol4x4]

Chippie for 13years, mainly on renovations/ extensions. specialising in second storey additions. Have my builder low rise licence (up to three stories) Work for a company in brisbane called Update Renovate.

[GQ TANK]

Im a radio tech for more then 32 years - now managing a communications network

[Tank]

I have spent the last 5 years as the director of an Outdoor Education Centre

[Woof]

Better update mine from a Mobile Dog Groomer.........from there I went to a Quality Assurance Manager to my current position as a Shift Supervisor at a export Rolled Oats factory.

[meh]

Working as a paramedic :driving2:

[krbrooking]

Have done many different jobs since leaving school many years ago. For last eight or nine years have been a cabinet maker, mainly site fixing but for the last eight months have been fitting out caravans. I am trying to get onto the mines to try and set my family up as hard as it is going to be to be away so much need to do something to get ahead in this life.

[Maxhead]

Absolutely nothing at the moment and loving it...lol

.........on the move

[MEGOMONSTER]

Absolutely nothing at the moment and loving it...lol

.........on the move

Now, now, don't let it get to your head.

[nissanforever]

working at nissan renault as a technician

[Bob]

Now Officially Nothing but some would say that has been the case for years LOL

[Dales300exc]

Diesel Tech!!

[Steve4wdin]

Fitter and turner by trade, curently maintenance superviser for Bread factory in Western Sydney.

[Drewboyaus]

Strategic Account Manager at Panduit......


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[Winnie]

Strategic Account Manager at Panduit......


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We deal with you guys heaps at my work.

[Drewboyaus]

No kidding? Where do you work?


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[ova50]

Retired, yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :Yahoo!:

[BigRAWesty]

Boilermaker, welder, maintenance fitter, shot kicker..
But boilly by trade

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[Lister]

Spare Parts Sales Representative at a Dealership for that other brand of Make Believe 4wd's in Warwick QLD

[Winnie]

That other brand would need a rep for their spare parts!!

[Kev223]

Im A Firearms instructor and range supervisor for a shooting range

[Wazza_66]

Currently an Integrated Logistic Support Consultant. Was in the army for 22 years in a previous life as a vehicle mechanic.

[ADENUF]

Corporate Security:cool:

[Rustyboner81]

Hi all
Well after leaving high school did 3years of an automotive refinishing apprenticeship, being young and retarded i threw that away. But for the last 7 years or so have been in mineral exploration. Specifically on the drill rig drilling diamond core, reverse circulation and directional drilling for drillcorp western deephole befire being bought out by boart longyear drilling.

Its a good gig and comin home for a week at a time lets me hit the tracks when ever i want :D

[Airstrike]

Male stripper.... you may know me as Tons of fun, Custard guts, T-Rex, The brewery and for the mardigras this year The Bear!!

[Morton]

I'm a building Supervisor/Assessor/Estimator for Insurance related Building company that contracts to a few Insurance companies, prior to that I was a Project Manager for the opposition, home maintenance man, plasterer, chippy by trade, off the tools a long time ago from a couple of bike accidents that damaged my back, knee & shoulder, pretty cruisy job at times, specialize in water & fire damaged homes in Sydneys West & Mountains

[trekster]

Fitter/Machinist by trade currently under the guise as a Element Technician.

Company I work for specialises in heating elements for industrial/commercial and the rare residential applications. We produce a wide range including flanged immersion heaters, duct heater sections, commercial refrigeration, drum ovens and really anything in between.

If you need something heated, I am your man..... lol.

[Sharee]

I'm an Accounts Payable Clerk. Just finished up working for a national plumbing company. Looking for work at the moment :-(

[GarryMartin]

I'm a Customer Solution Architect responsible for large scale cross-technology and managed services IT transformation engagements and for delivering strategic consulting to clients.

More accurately, I spend most of my time travelling on motorways and participating in endless meetings and conference calls. ;-)

[Parksy]

Helicopter technician in the navy.

[BigRAWesty]

Helicopter technician in the navy.

So jealous of you...

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[Parksy]

I'm jealous of you! I'd love to own a 4x4 accessories shop. I'd have the most kitted out 4be in town.

[LukeV]

Had a few jobs here and there in the early days, car detailer, labourer, bar work etc. Then did a stint in Sports Events Management at a Uni in Melbourne. TYhen moved back to QLD and was working for council landscaping. Now currently a copper. Been in the job for about 8 years now and loving it. Finally got back to the coast after spending the last 5 years out in an indigenous community.

[stevogq]

Had a few jobs here and there in the early days, car detailer, labourer, bar work etc. Then did a stint in Sports Events Management at a Uni in Melbourne. TYhen moved back to QLD and was working for council landscaping. Now currently a copper. Been in the job for about 8 years now and loving it. Finally got back to the coast after spending the last 5 years out in an indigenous community.

Much respect to you my friend, the amount of slack you guys get for the pay because I had 2 good friends that were cops and pulled out of it.
cheers stevo.

[healy]

unemployed bum/stay at home father not for long tho

[BigRAWesty]

unemployed bum/stay at home father not for long tho

Plenty of road time then??

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[healy]

yes and no when health permits lol

[bnicklin]

Leading hand for a small company doing electrical inspections an rigging gear inspections for bhp an other various mine sites

[BigRAWesty]

I'm jealous of you! I'd love to own a 4x4 accessories shop. I'd have the most kitted out 4be in town.

Yea good one. Small steps for me.. one thing at a time..
It's just a side project.. I'm a timber mill maintenance worker full time...

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[GQPorkroll]

Retired. Not really, was in a crash in 2008 and stuffed my back. Do a bit here and there in a spare parts shop but 9hrs on my feet doesn't really suit me.

Would like to do something a few days a week, maybe 4hrs but it's hard to get someone to take on who has had back surgery.

[bobryaner]

hi all i am new to the forum i am a paramedic out the darling downs way its a great place to live and work we love it out here away from the city. i worked 9 years in London so its a big relief working here the people are great and the job is nice and quite well most days it is. would like to get out more and get the patrol dirty just got the car last august and have got out into the black soil very interesting but great fun

[ozzymalone]

Account Manager. Been in the flooring game for years (Retail, W/Sale, etc, etc) but now in a niche market selling mainly to Interior Designers and Architects. (Schmooozing)
Sheet Metal worker by trade I have worked in the building/construction game mainly installing ductwork for HVAC & vacuum systems, spent some time in HVAC restoration/decontamintation.
Got sick of crawling through ductwork/hot celings for a living so opted for a 'soft' trade.
Did a stint in a factory manufacturing emergency lighting.

[rottodiver]

Well i am still operating cranes but i am perth based now and get to come home every night and plan on having a lot more 4wd time this year and slow down on the hours working!!!!!!
Scotty

[krbrooking]

Have just started a new job working for Boeing still not 100% sure exactly what I will be doing but it is on the assembly line somewhere with huge opportunity to advance in the company. Big change from cabinet making.

[Stropp]

own and run Hearns Heating and Cooling in Midland WA, six days a week but if someone wants to buy a bussiness i am ready to hit the road in the patrol :))

[r2d2]

Team Leader Environmental Works Crew

[ajaxism]

Network Administrator turned programmer

[mcleod]

Electrical Engineer

[rkinsey]

Im an IT Administrator managing and servicing a small company of 120 users accross Australia and NZ. I look after everything from the boss's mobile phone to the severs and network they all run on.

Also, I am a chef by trade and spent some time up in the coal mines of central QLD as a second chef.

I am also an Ex-Serviceman.

Cheers,

Rob

Well, I have just gone up a notch or two. I am now the IT Operations Specialist for the Asia Pacific region for a Major Global Network company (We supply the infrastructure to the Worlds Telcos) submarine cables and enterprise fiber optic switching and networking.

Basically doing the same thing for my last company but on a much larger scale!!

Cheers Rob

[Ronin]

Electronics Engineer by trade. Now an IT Admin managing a few thousand computers and and a couple of hundred networks... with the help of a small team :)

[commsman]

I'm running the Security show for a the only shopping Mega Mall in Papua New Guinea. Had enough of that game though and currently in the process of relocating to a Business Development Manager for a radio communications business in Mackay with a number of branches across Queensland. Looking forwards to actually getting weekends off and being able to go away and hit the tracks without fear of being shot at, chopped up by a crazed or drunken villager with a bush knife or being hit up for 'road tax' by the locals wherever I go.

[NP99]

Have just started a new job working for Boeing still not 100% sure exactly what I will be doing but it is on the assembly line somewhere with huge opportunity to advance in the company. Big change from cabinet making.

At least you could professionally make rear drawers for your troll :-)

[nz quadfather]

Milling (Road Profiling for you Aussies) and Grooving (lines cut in roads and runways) Supervisor for Fulton Hogan in Christchurch, NZ

[billy bleed]

emergency department social worker.

[GQ TANK]

Radio tech by trade.

Managing a major radio network.

[Watchdog]

im a security guard, not the best job but pays the bills

[Gecko17]

I started out as a soldier in the NZ Army then got an adult apprenticeship as a carpenter. After 9 years there, left the army and joined the NZ police. Was an "Advanced Combat Medic" on one of the spec squads and when I left after 14 years and moved to Oz, became a paramedic in WA. Work mainly with construction up in the mines.


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[Fleshling]

I was a security system installer / cable layer in Melbourne Schools for 5 years then stopped doing that to become a stay at home dad for 3 years since my wife's work payed more and now im a roll former for Steeline making C Purlin mainly and color bond products, the pays crap but its full time work and it got me into my first home :)

[Jim-m-72]

Hi guys I'm a sheet metal worker by trade I have done sound control items to shipping docks ,trailers to ute trays with draws underneath built busses and commercial kitchens now I fit collision avoidance systems (more awareness ) to mine fleets so I am one of the fly in fly out guys and could be sent anywhere in the country. Perth at the end of april where ever after.
Jim

[nz quadfather]

I'm road profiling (milling in nz) foreman in Christchurch, nz

[Gazzman]

I'm a maintenance fitter

[Dougie80]

Boily by trade been up here in the pilbara for the past 7 years now a contract supervisor for a mining company, originaly from country vic(dont miss the winter)

[bohuler]

G'day. I am a manager of a small indentently owned and operated servo in the loverly town of Emerald in the Dandenong Ranges in Victoria. We have a small 2 bay workshop doing your basic mechanical work. In addition to the fuel, we also sell tyres. Any type and any brand. Before you go and get your tyres online google Auto Plus More and give me a ring :D

[Gqmonster]

I'm a 3rd year apprentice as a heavy diesel fitter. Working for westrac in south Guildford. Not long to go till I'm qualified.

[leadsled]

Ive been a diesel fitter/mechanic for about 20 years

[MEGOMONSTER]

Ive been a diesel fitter/mechanic for about 20 years

Hopefully you stick around, to help out others when needed. Always plenty stumped with their diesels.

[SonOf]

Had a few careers - Tiler by trade - ran my own security business for a while then went into investigations before moving to corporate to work in insurance fraud. Now I work for a power company in TAS looking after their insurance & keeping my physio in business by sitting at a desk all day.

[Penchy]

Alot more people working in the mines than I imagined. If anyone knows of any entry level jobs going, send me a message. I'm up for redundancy in the coming months and mines is high on the jobs priority list.

Started out in stores and forklift driving. Went on to Laser profile cutter machine operating for the next 13 years. Now I'm a department manager in a mail house. For those that don't know what that is, is basically some of Australia's largest companies use us to send out their bank statements, centrelink letters, medicare cheques, Telstra bills and RTA toll notices. I send out 10 million letters....a month, and that is a slow month.

[pbk1776]

In IT Pre/Post sales
on the side co-own a printing company

[Winnie]

Anybody want a career change? Mt dare hotel us for sale!

If you're happy and you know it tap a post!

[Teamdjbilo]

Was a storeperson in the mines but since been made redundant from low gold price and high cost in the company!. Hopefully back into in coming weeks!.. Keeps me busy and with time off on rostered work good for travel and bush drives ect.

[Brendan56]

Copper up in the Atherton tablelands qld

[Avo]

trust me to be following a copper.I work on a Avacodo orchard,live on the farm work on the farm.general manager just making sure everything runs smooth.

[will i am]

mechanic over the ditch in nz, over worked, under paid

[Alitis007]

Today i'm a blacksmithing panel beater :)
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[Winnie]

Your photos aren't showing for me George?

If you're happy and you know it tap a post!

[Alitis007]

Really ?? I'll try again
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[nissannewby]

Your photos aren't showing for me George?

If you're happy and you know it tap a post!

I think we will call you passion fingers.

[BigRAWesty]

Nice work George.

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[Beni C]

I am a Procurement Officer working for the 3rd largest mining company in the world.

Basically it entails spending thier money and screwing the absolute most out of our suppliers for a minimum price.

Been doing it for a while so pretty good on the negotiation front.

[Alitis007]

Nice work George.

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

More to come mate, the other side is worse!! Lol

[albone90]

a few things, commercial pilot student, and drive road trains on the gas fields

[vwace]

im a mechanic by trade, but im working in the caravan industrie now building off road suspension setups.

[firm351]

Fitter/Machinist by trade worked on locomotives, ships and boats, now working in power stations throughout WA.

[liveyk7]

Start of career : Qualified in IT. but worked in Marketing & Advertising
2nd leg : Did web design/development/java qualifications, but worked in a FMCG MNC (Coca Cola in Production)
3rd leg : Did a diploma in business, but worked at telstra starting at call centre and the ending up as a project manager
4th leg : Opened 2 businesses in Telco/Telco Hardware, doing a Telco Cabling course to be a field technician..

Wanna move to the country/regional areas and work as a NBN installer, Give people access to the WORLD WIDE WEB finally! See them see the rest of the world! and most importantly see the rest of this magnificent country before i die! :)

[liveyk7]

Been doing it for a while so pretty good on the negotiation front.

Wanna help me with a car salesman and get a good deal? :)

[mopper]

boilermaker/welder/pipefitter......

[aceblueheeler1992]

uni student....

[Beni C]

Wanna help me with a car salesman and get a good deal? :)

Would if I could mate.

Best piece of advice, its only worth what someone is willing to pay for it.

[oncedisturbed]

Work in Radio Communications / Dispatch....basically sit on my date :)

[smicko]

Booze merchant of the wholesale variety, purveyor extraordinaire of fine wine, whiskey, cider and working on beer....

[Avo]

little as possible..hahaha

[P4trol]

Tencharacters x2

[davo94]

Marine mechanic for the last 12 years. Need a change..

[outback]

I just do things like these:
Ok I will take orders..

[Woodsta1704]

Am a heavy duty mechanical fitter by trade. Worked almost entirely in the mining industry on earth moving equipment, residential in remote WA for most of it. Have been working for Rio Tinto for the last 9 years. Am now Perth based working in the office as an Online Asset Health Specialist. Basically monitoring the earth moving equipment faults via real time monitoring through satellite tracking and then troubleshooting the fault for the mine site to action. By the way I work a 3 day 3 night 6 off roster in Perth which is pretty good, gives me plenty of time to muck around with me patrol.

[Getafix]

Finance & Stock Controller. I tell people what and how much they should spend on and when, but on this forum, I think it may be the other way around :D

[MEGOMONSTER]

Finance & Stock Controller. I tell people what and how much they should spend on and when

This sounds like my wife. Lol

[Getafix]

:D - From the missus over my shoulder

"As usual, there is a great woman behind every idiot" - Lennon