Job Hunt!

[BAC]

Actually, there is plenty of work being offered but it appears I'm not qualified for most of it.  I guess my 40 years in the workforce has qualified me for nothing...

I'm having a hard time putting out the required applications and resumes to keep my unemployment benefits going at three a week!

I know how you feel.

Right after I got laid off last year a job came up doing the EXACT same job I had at Olympus.  I immediately applied, went through the phone interviews, and they flew me to Long Island for an interview.  I thought it went great.  Found out a few weeks later they hired a 25 year old girl instead of me.  She apparently had more experience than me, even though I've been in the photo industry since before she was born.

[tombogan03884]

They will hire the 25 year old trainee over the experienced worker because they get them cheaper, train them to do the job the way the Engineer says instead of the right way, they can expect to get more years of work for the training money and younger workers have fewer medical problems so they can minimize insurance costs.

[BAC]

No, she just looks better in a trade show booth.   

[sledgemeister]

No, she just looks better in a trade show booth.   

What sort of experience was they talking bout?

[Ping]

I would have to agree with Tom. Everyone is being cheap these days.

Sorry that I am not on the DRTV Forum as much. I have been working my regular job in Loss Prevention, actually got interviewed and in this month's Loss Prevention Magazine (LPPortal.com) in Johnny Custer's article about "To Stop or Not to Stop". I was interviewed by telephone for over an hour on "use of force". Only a couple of quotes made the article.

Also been busy as a NRA Instructor. Been posting photos on Facebook. Glad to be busy. Went to advertise at MC Sports for teaching NRA Course since they started carrying firearms. Got hired on the spot for a part time firearms seller. Cool thing is my boss will let me promote the NRA Courses on the clock.

Three jobs and still barely keeping my head above water. But have to keep plugging forward.

Good luck out there fellas. Rough world with many over qualified people out of work.

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[blackwolfe]

My brother was laid off more than 3 years ago and started what in reality became an early retirement though he didn't know it at the time.

I have a friend that had her first interview since being laid off a year and a half ago.  He got  the job, about 15 hours a week.

Hard to proove, but I believe there is probably a lot of age discrimination going on, though it hasn't been too good for a lot of recent college graduates either.

[Timothy]

Yea, there is discrimination occurring and it won't go away anytime soon.  My sister lost her job after training her youthful replacement about five years ago.  She considered fighting it but at 62 she could work part time and collect on her deceased husbands SS until she turned 65.  She found that although he had died in the early 70's, his SS check was a bit more than hers.  She'll continue taking his check until 70 when her's max's out and she'll be fine.  We, as a family, help her when she needs it as it should be.

Play the game if you can!  We've all paid into the system that was designed to make sure we were somewhat secure in our older years.  Though I may never retire, I (or my wife) will get back every fuggin cent I paid into the system!

[BAC]

Just looked at Ruger's website, and the following positions are open in Prescott, AZ:

Experienced Manufacturing Engineer

Organization:
Sturm Ruger & Co., Inc. a leading firearms manufacturer in located in Prescott, Arizona is seeking a experienced mechanical engineer.

Position Summary:
Requires a combination of a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or similar and a minimum of 5 years hands on experience as a Manufacturing Engineer. Qualified candidates will also need to possess 3-5 years experience in tool design and layout of fixtures, jigs and gages in a metals manufacturing environment. Experience with Lean production systems and GD&T would be helpful and desirable. Manual and CAM CNC Programming experience and knowledge of Heat Treatment and Materials is a plus.

If you posses the education, knowledge and experience for this excellent opportunity please respond in confidence to:

Kristin Davis at kdavis@ruger.com

EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

Manufacturing Engineer

Organization:
Sturm Ruger & Co., Inc. a leading firearms manufacturer in located in Prescott, Arizona is seeking a mechanical engineer.

Position Summary:
Qualified candidates will need to possess hands on experience, or a combination of education and experience as a Manufacturing Engineer. Will need to be experienced in tool design and layout of fixtures, jigs and gages in a metals manufacturing environment. Additional knowledge of CAM CNC Programming and knowledge of Heat Treatment and Materials is a plus. Hands on experience, training or knowledge of Lean production systems and GD&T is helpful and desirable.

If you posses the education, knowledge and experience for this excellent opportunity please respond in confidence to:

Kristin Davis at kdavis@ruger.com

EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

[BAC]

New Beretta jobs posted:

TERRITORY DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE
(Positions available in Charlotte, NC, Dallas, TX, Harrisburg, PA and Lexington, KY)

DESCRIPTION:  Assist with solicitation of orders for company products for business and industrial establishments at sales office, store, showroom, or customer’s place of business.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Assist with opening new direct dealers, non-firearm dealers, and range accounts, utilizing lists provided by BUSA Corporate, and by prospecting in the assigned territory.  Work and interface with Area Sales Representative on a daily basis to properly execute business plans. Assist with execution of promotional programs and merchandising opportunities with customers. Assist with coordination of customer and industry events within assigned territory. Travel throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers to solicit orders, or talk with customers on sales floor or by phone. Display or demonstrate product, using samples or catalog, and emphasize salable features. Quote prices and credit terms and prepare sales contracts for orders obtained. Estimate date of delivery to customers, based on knowledge of firm’s production and delivery schedules. Prepare reports of business transactions and keep expense accounts current. Work with Inside Sales Representatives to keep account activities and literature updated. Track stock levels and coordinate customer training. Work well independently with minimum supervision. Develop and maintain relationships with purchasing contacts. Investigate and resolve customer problems according to company policy. Follow through to ensure that problems are satisfactorily resolved. Suggest new procedures on programs to prevent customer’s problems/complaints. Attend trade shows, dealer promotions, and regional and national shoots.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:   Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, or 1-3 years related experience and/or training. Must be able to travel daily within designated territory and preferably reside within a 50 mile radius of one of the following locations: Charlotte, NC, Dallas, TX, Harrisburg, PA or Lexington, KY.  Good personal credit required to cover expenses while traveling. Frequent travel and ability to travel by plane required. Experience in shooting sports industry and firearm knowledge/experience a plus. Knowledge of product preferred. Basic pc skills required; word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail and Internet. Excellent written skills: writes clearly and informatively as well as oral communication skills: speaks clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations. Good problem solving skills. Ability to calculate figures and amounts in order to calculate discounts; apply concepts of basic algebra. Must regularly lift/carry up to 25 lbs. and regularly stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time.

I don't live in any of these areas, but some of you might.

CNC TECHNICIAN

DESCRIPTION: Perform necessary machining operations to produce product that meets company quality specifications while following standard operating procedures to achieve production quotas. Constantly monitor the CNC control module, checking to see if any problems exist and to ensure that the machine tools run in a steady, continuous manor.  Position substrate in vises or fixtures on a CNC machine, lathe, milling machine, or other - set the controls, and let the computer make cuts. Detect problems by listening for specific sounds, a dull cutting tool or excessive vibration. Ensure that the work piece is being properly lubricated and cooled also visually inspect parts for abnormalities to detect broken or worn tools. Utilize tolerance gauges and CMM reports, to ensure that production maintains Beretta quality specifications.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  Assign workers to workstations in order to meet production requirements. Monitor production and adjust work assignments, supply of material, and machine operation when necessary. Confer with supervisor to receive instructions and exchange production information. Train workers in equipment operation. Perform duties of operators as required to maintain production. Properly assemble and pre-set tooling to be loaded into CNC machines. Make tool changes and machine adjustments (offsets) as per results of gauging and CMM read outs. Monitor the machining of raw materials using calibrated instruments, CMM and graphic instructions (blueprints, process sheets, CMM reports, etc.) to ensure products meet quality standards. Simultaneously operate various CNC machine centers in multiple workstations. Clean machine fixtures and load raw material. Prepare parts by deburring, sanding or cleaning for fixture placement. Report errors in production and performance. Monitor tool management systems. Maintain workstation including cleaning equipment and work area. Perform preventative maintenance on machines. Operate a variety of workstations and start up and shut down machines.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:   High school diploma or GED required. Two to three years experience operating CNC machining centers or technical school equivalent . Educated in mathematics and knowledge of Geometric Tolerance. Ability to read and write basic CNC programs and use Windows base software, MS Excel, MS Word. Understanding of the principles of CNC machine operations. (Ex. Cartesian Coordinate System). Ability to recognize problems with machines, be proactive to machining problems and keep count of parts produced daily by performing basic mathematical calculations. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and transporting up to a distance of 20 feet. Work is performed while standing and requires constant walking back and forth from machine to machine within workstations.  Must be able to perform duties while working in confined areas and seasonal temperatures. Requires working with or around oils, coolants, and cleaning solutions. Work area may have uneven or slippery floor conditions. Requires delicate and highly controlled muscular movements to locate small components in fixtures and vises.:

[Ping]

I do believe ageism and looks are a part of whether you get the job. Not nice at all but these corporate idiots are getting by with it left and right.