16 years exp, looking for work in eastern NC

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Chevy427z

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Oct 12, 2004

Location

Clinton, North Carolina

• Dec 8, 2007

• #1

Hey all.

I never thought I’d be writing this, but I am looking for work. I was permanently laid off on Monday, December 3rd, after 5 years with a place I thought I’d be retiring from.

I’ve got 16 years experience in the machine shop world, doing everything from manual machining, CNC work (lathes, mills and EDM), tool and die work, to design and engineering, in a myriad of different materials. I did my apprenticeship at IBM while living in New York. I am now in Clinton, North Carolina, and am looking to work in Wilmington, Raleigh, Goldsboro, or anywhere in between. I’d rather not relocate at this time, but it may be an option for the right opportunity. I’m not afraid to commute, as I was driving 70 miles one way.

I’ve got a small home shop business, too, but not nearly the volume to go it alone.

If anyone is interested, I will be most happy to forward a resume and a phone number.

Thank you.

Mark

 

Last edited: Dec 8, 2007

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toolsrul

Aluminum

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Oct 31, 2004

Location

nc

• Dec 8, 2007

• #2

Is GE in Wilmington still hiring? Good luck.

 

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Chevy427z

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Oct 12, 2004

Location

Clinton, North Carolina

• Dec 9, 2007

• #3

Thanks for the response tools.

Not at the moment. Their hiring process is "quirky". Their website is awful to navigate. I've got someone at ESC looking into it for me. Thanks again!

Mark

 

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sethcnc

Plastic

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Aug 31, 2007

Location

USA

• Dec 9, 2007

• #4

Travel.

Do you mind travel? Field Service?

 

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RJT

Titanium

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Aug 24, 2006

Location

greensboro,northcarolina

• Dec 10, 2007

• #5

Greensboro would be a stretch, but take a look at our website and contact me if you are interested. www.progtool.net RJT

 

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Chevy427z

Stainless

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Oct 12, 2004

Location

Clinton, North Carolina

• Dec 10, 2007

• #6

Thank you very much for your responses, gentlemen.

Seth, I love to travel; Carribean, Europe, and Australia in particular Your location is a little vague and my background in field work is not nearly as strong as my machine work. I'm sending you a message to find out some more information.

RJT, you have a message as well.

Thank you both for taking the time to write.

Mark

 

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DefinitiveDesign

Plastic

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Jul 25, 2007

Location

GA

• Dec 11, 2007

• #7

I know you're not looking to relocate, but we do have a couple spots

We are located in Brunswick, GA, near St simons Island. Nice area. You can review the job descriptions at www.manufacturingsystems1.com
anyway, good luck on your search.
[email protected]

 

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Grinder_Sal

Plastic

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Jul 31, 2007

Location

Orange, CA.

• Dec 11, 2007

• #8

Pm Sent Difinitive_design

 

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Chevy427z

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Location

Clinton, North Carolina

• Dec 11, 2007

• #9

Seth, good talking to you on the phone. Thank you for the call.

Definitive, thank you for taking the time to respond. Great looking site (and facility) you have. Congratulations on your recent certifications. As I've mentioned, should nothing locally pan out, I just may be in touch. I've always admired those in the aerospace industry and often felt I missed my calling.

Thanks again gents!

Mark

 

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toolsrul

Aluminum

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Oct 31, 2004

Location

nc

• Dec 20, 2007

• #10

Kidde, AAR, Precision Hydraulics. Good luck.

 

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Chevy427z

Stainless

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Oct 12, 2004

Location

Clinton, North Carolina

• Dec 22, 2007

• #11

Thank you very much to everyone who respnded, here and in emails.

I have secured employment Not my dream job, but I will be a productive member of society again starting Dec 26th. Will be driving 120 miles a day again, too

My opinion of head hunters hasn't changed any. LOL

Thanks again everyone. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Mark

 

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JL Sargent

Diamond

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Feb 7, 2005

Location

Birmingham, AL

• Dec 27, 2007

• #12

Hey Mark, glad you found some work. We haven't been in touch for a while. I hope your doing ok and that the work thing didn't screw up your holiday. Good luck to you in the new year.

 

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Chevy427z

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Oct 12, 2004

Location

Clinton, North Carolina

• Jan 4, 2008

• #13

Hey Sarge.

Good to hear from you and thank you for the well wishes. Getting booted just before the holidays did put a slight damper on things, but only because I was worried about the future. Things are definitely looking up

I'm running a CNC dept now with a lathe and two mills, and a good bunch of guys to be around. We're working some ungodly hours, but it's a good sign that this place is hopping.

I am having trouble letting go of the anger, but each passing day it gets easier Revenge is best served cold anyhow LOL <j/k partly lol> I live by the motto "what comes around, goes around", I don't need to do anything, they'll get theirs. Read some heartbreaking stories in the other thread about being laid off.

Hope you had a good holiday season, too!

Mark