what kind of job can you get if you know what a large array of tools are called?

[The motor guy]

I worked at a pump shop years ago doing shipping/receiving in the warehouse making a measly $14hr and one day the boss man wanted to see the inside of a pump that had been laying around the shop for a long time, so he was let me take a crack at it. I've never taken a pump apart before, but my knowledge of what tool goes where to take said fitting off generally comes in handy it seems. Now with that being said, a few days later the actual pump mechanic comes back to work and I find out that particular pump wasn't something the average person could take apart lol They never did let me move up from the warehouse, so I went back to working for myself. idk, taking stuff apart day in and day out isn't exactly the easiest job either.

 

[Donald]

I am sure there is work to do repairing all kinds of machinery. Most will require training. While you can learn how to do brakes on a car on your own, leaning to do how to machine an engine will require training and working on the diesel engine that is two stories high on a container ship will certainly require training.

Working on the mechanicals of a nuclear power plant will certainly require training and probably certifications.

The more specialized you are the harder it may be to find a job but the more money you will make.

 

[bdcardinal]

The I Do Cars channel guy seems to be doing pretty decent for taking stuff apart.

 

[Leo99]

The real money is in knowing how to put things back together.

 

[jhellwig]

The real money is in knowing how to put things back together.

Yep. I make good money fixing other peoples incompetence.

You don't have to know anything to do a job. You have to know how to seek out the information to learn how to do the job.

 

[Chris142]

The I Do Cars channel guy seems to be doing pretty decent for taking stuff apart.

His knowledge of parts is amazing

 

[nomas]

I don't get the point of this post .

 

[clinebarger]

I don't get the point of this post .

The only job I can really think of is a dismantler for a wreaking yard which is a dangerous, Low wage position normally filled by illegal immigrants, Ex-Cons & dope fiends.....Some are all 3.

 

[nomas]

But the thread title doesn't match the post content ,

 

[willbur]

Yep. I make good money fixing other peoples incompetence.

You don't have to know anything to do a job. You have to know how to seek out the information to learn how to do the job.

Yes- the two kinds of knowledge. Knowledge and knowing where to find it.

 

[Pablo]

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what kind of job can you get if you know what a large array of tools are called?​

I suppose you could sell XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX tools from a truck.

 

[someonesomewhere]

Mechanic's assistant/go-fer.

 

[Dave9]

I worked at a pump shop years ago doing shipping/receiving in the warehouse making a measly $14hr and one day the boss man wanted to see the inside of a pump that had been laying around the shop for a long time, so he was let me take a crack at it. I've never taken a pump apart before, but my knowledge of what tool goes where to take said fitting off generally comes in handy it seems. Now with that being said, a few days later the actual pump mechanic comes back to work and I find out that particular pump wasn't something the average person could take apart lol They never did let me move up from the warehouse, so I went back to working for myself. idk, taking stuff apart day in and day out isn't exactly the easiest job either.

Then what kind of mechanical things float your boat? If you don't like the work, it's a lot less fun than if you do.

As others have stated, unless you want to be a general handyman or groundskeeper for a school system, apartment complex, etc, then you need a bit of training whether it be formal or on-the-job. Doing it for a warehouse isn't out of the question either but you need to apply for that position rather than hoping to move your way up to a different division.

Have you taken a look at your local craigslist to see what jobs in your area are in demand? You might also try Indeed.com and recruiting firms in the area, or temp agencies, specifying that you're looking for a for-hire position, not just picking up spare hours (unless that's actually what you want).