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[amba]

I worked in "Pump Test " where we calibrated the assembled diesel pump to manufacturers setting for fueling etc.

The simple P3 pumps just required the 4 feed lines connecting and then priming with synthetic diesel to allow the pressures to be checked and fuel calibrated.The more complex pumps had solenoids to set and test again along with fueling at specific revs.

From there they then went onto a 2nd line where they were pressure tested again,inspection plates tagged and fuel lines capped.From there they went off to the vehicle manufacturer for installation.

All work was random tested to ensure the machines were holding calibration so as close to plant enviroment as I have worked.Trouble was we had to test 12/14 pumps an hour to mantain bonus,which was near-on impossible so cant say I am unhappy my time there was short 

[TheBoy]

You don't do diagnostics, the machine does it for you. You interpret the results, and that's where the flair (along with a dollop of experience) comes into it.

I disagree. There's tons of things that are diagnosed without a computer/scanner.

Diagnostic/code readers are there to be used as a guide. The reader gives a code, the clever bit is interpreting that fault code to the actual fault.

And where most technicians fall down....

[chrisgixer]

Manufacturing is no place for an active mind. Its repetitive dull and boring after the first day. Maintenance in manufacturing maybe. But steer well clear of production lines.

[Webby the Bear]

Fair comments girls. It would be interesting to see though and to experience.

[Sir Tigger KC]

Fair comments girls. It would be interesting to see though and to experience.

I doubt it.... 

[Andy B]

.... ... But steer well clear of production lines.

because there's always a pratt with a clip board asking ...... how long will you be? 

[Vamps]

.... ... But steer well clear of production lines.

because there's always a pratt with a clip board asking ...... how long will you be? 

And what's the first question when the line breaks down?..........

[Andy B]

.... ... But steer well clear of production lines.

because there's always a pratt with a clip board asking ...... how long will you be? 

And what's the first question when the line breaks down?..........

I found it was  ....... How long will you be? And that's before you've opened your tool box or taken a guard off! 

[kevinp58]

Gran Torino was a billiant film probably Clints best film. 

[chrisgixer]

.... ... But steer well clear of production lines.

because there's always a pratt with a clip board asking ...... how long will you be? 

And what's the first question when the line breaks down?..........

I found it was  ....... How long will you be? And that's before you've opened your tool box or taken a guard off! 

To which the answer is..... " Don't be a tit! "

[Vamps]

.... ... But steer well clear of production lines.

because there's always a pratt with a clip board asking ...... how long will you be? 

And what's the first question when the line breaks down?..........

I found it was  ....... How long will you be? And that's before you've opened your tool box or taken a guard off! 

 

[Rods2]

Worked at 16 in a loudspeaker factory for 3 months as an infill job before I started my electronics apprenticeship.

Mind numbingly boring, although I was luckier than most as a fill-in when somebody was absent. All the young ladies working there were a very pleasant distraction. 

[Webby the Bear]

pretty much the school of thought being its dull 

[omega3000]

You would soon get bored of screwing together the same old parts day in day out even if it was at Ferrari 

[Webby the Bear]

very true steve. it might be a consideration for up and coming workexperience tho

work experience at my fukin age