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#126 _Yella SLuR_

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Posted 06 February 2011 - 01:20 PM

:useless:

Training simulator we just finished.

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800^C fire.

Edited by Yella SLuR, 06 February 2011 - 01:21 PM.


#127 Mort

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Posted 06 February 2011 - 03:19 PM

Anyone got some marshmallows :lol:

#128 _Bomber Watson_

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Posted 06 February 2011 - 03:43 PM

Is that to train sinners to burn in hell?

#129 _Drag lc_

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Posted 06 February 2011 - 05:54 PM

well im just a fitter & machinist acting as a diesel fitter.

currently work on heavy earth shifting equipment i know a little bit about Hydraulics (did my app with dad at his hyd shop)hehe.

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Posted 06 February 2011 - 06:11 PM

NAME: Dave

OCCUPATION: Moulder

DESCRIPTION: i make castings



#131 _ls1lj_

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Posted 07 February 2011 - 01:04 AM

NAME: Ben

OCCUPATION: Subsea Engineer

DESCRIPTION: Design/build/maintain/install/repair subsea oil and gas equipment. Need a helicopter to get to work.

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Posted 07 February 2011 - 12:05 PM

NAME: Ben

OCCUPATION: Subsea Engineer

DESCRIPTION: Design/build/maintain/install/repair subsea lairs for supervillains.


Now that ^ would have sounded better Ben :P

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#133 _Kush_

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Posted 07 February 2011 - 07:04 PM

NAME: Kush

OCCUPATION: Coded welder ( or pressure welder or certified welder or whatever else we are called)

My main job is welding things that are to be under pressure. Gas/steam/acid/water pipes and vessels.

Here's one I prepared earlier
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When I don't have any jobs of this nature, I do boilermakery things, although I don't like it as much.
Here's some other things I've made lately....
Cable roll holder
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Lock up toolbox for the mine
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CAN I HELP YOU: Only if you tell me why the hell you need an acid tank.

#134 _bundybluedog_

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Posted 08 February 2011 - 09:48 AM

Name:Daniel Carter

Occupation/Trade: Fitter and Turner worked last 8 years as diesel fitter currently underground Diesel fitter for sandvik

Business Name: Sandvik

Description: Engines, Hydraulics and a whole lota electrics

Contact: PM

#135 _Danorana_

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Posted 08 February 2011 - 07:53 PM

Name:Dan

Occupation/Trade: Full time Work Coordinator (Sugar Mill)/ On the side Drafting business (structural steel)

Business Name: Sucrogen / Strutech

Description: Feeding and milling coordinator / Structural steel, (buildings/sheds/chutes/gantries) see pic of my largest side job.

Contact: Pm

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#136 _Herbinator_

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Posted 08 February 2011 - 09:55 PM

Name: Peter
Occupation/ Trade: Franna crane operator. (got my theory for 100t slew crane on 16th FEB)
Business name: Queensland Alumina Ltd (refinery)
Description: wobbly jockey. pick up & carry valves, pipes, sump pumps, electric motors etc , set up counterweights & outrigger pads for the 200t.
Attach fly to any of our larger cranes.

#137 _LS1 Hatch_

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Posted 12 February 2011 - 12:33 PM

Name: Jeff

Occupation/Trade: Exporter/Importer

Business Name: Nashville Motors

Description: I ship cars, parts, boats,etc from here to Melbourne (Lilydale). Been doing it for many years, and do all the loading of containers and the lot. Also bring a container load of goodies back this way to California now and then as well.

Contact: PM is fine. Or you can email me at [email protected]

#138 orangeLJ

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Posted 23 December 2011 - 10:28 AM

Well I need to update this (and it makes me feel good to say it!)

Name: Chris

Occupation: Marketing Manager for one of the largest Honda dealers in Australia (promoted 2 weeks ago :) )

Have two Honda dealers and an Isuzu ute dealer that I handle all marketing/design work for.

If you want a good Deal on a Honda or an Isuzu Dmax, give me a yell :)

#139 wot179

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Posted 23 December 2011 - 11:09 AM

I should update this too.

Im still cutting and folding and welding and grinding sheetmetal,but now Im teaching others how to do it at Granville TAFE.

Stressful at times,but its bloody satisfying.

Glad I made the move. :)

#140 _Skapinad_

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Posted 23 December 2011 - 11:10 AM

Name: Adam

Occupation: State Manager (QLD) for ESO.

Description: we set ahit out on large scale building, infrastructure and mining work. I find the work and manage the qld guys.




Ohhhh, and congrats Chris!

#141 _injlc304_

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Posted 23 December 2011 - 12:04 PM

Name: Chris 'Mippa' Wojtowicz

Occupation: Qualified Marine Mechanic (Fishing boats, Ski Boats, Jet Skis) but now Technical Support Coordinator for JOEST Australia

Description: Travel to mine sites and provide technical support to the Fitters/Engineers on mechanical repairs and conduct performance testing. Not much help to anyone on here though :blink:

The look on their face when a 24yr old is telling an engineer how to do there job. PRICELESS!!!!! :D

#142 orangeLJ

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Posted 23 December 2011 - 12:40 PM

Thanks Adam!

from being unemployed for 7 months (well, working casual delivering parts for Bursons to pay the mortgage) to where I am now in 6 months has been an awesome feeling, Christmas this year is defninitely alot happier than last years (lost my job on karlies birthday, 2 weeks before xmas)

And Chris, I know what you mean! Im 23 and have a couple of people I can use to get admin done, its always odd telling people 20 yrs+ your senior what to do!

#143 _injlc304_

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Posted 23 December 2011 - 01:14 PM

im hearing you mate. good on you btw. sounds like you have got yourself a good wicket mate. good stuff. good to hear stories like that :buttrock:

#144 _2doorhatch_

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Posted 23 December 2011 - 03:32 PM

Full Time Job

NAME: John

OCCUPATION: Fire Alarm Technician

BUSINESS: Universal Fire Protection

DESCRIPTION: Repair/Maintain fire panels,ewis,vesda,Emegency lighting,Extinguishers etc.

Partime Job

OCCUPATION: Pinball/Arcade Technician

BUISNESS: Silvaball Amusements

DESCRIPTION: Repair Maintain Pinball/Arcade Machines.

CONTACT: 0410062724



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Posted 23 December 2011 - 03:36 PM

Name: Greg

Occupation: RAN

Description: mine warfare sailor

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Posted 24 December 2011 - 08:09 PM

Mine needs an update too...since I'm now free from the shackles of ADF bullshit.

NAME: Kirk

OCCUPATION: Mechanical Fitter

BUSINESS: I work for Liebherr

DESCRIPTION: I build MASSIVE mine dump trucks.....for almost double the money of my old job :)

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Posted 25 December 2011 - 12:08 AM

Name: Dave Sharpless

Occupation/Trade: Truck Driver/Hiab Operator

Business Name: Express Hiab Services

Description: Drive trucks with cranes to lift heavy shit :D Also do tree transplants as a side business, mainly date palms. (Planted the 4 date palms on the corner of James and Lake street in Northbridge)

#148 A9X

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Posted 25 December 2011 - 12:32 PM

Dave, what about pine trees, do you want some.,

You can have them for nothing ifd you bring a hiab and a shovel

#149 _Quagmire_

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Posted 25 December 2011 - 12:43 PM

i have 2 palm trees and a pine i don't want as well
easy access too....

Edited by Quagmire, 25 December 2011 - 12:43 PM.


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Posted 26 December 2011 - 07:49 AM

Name: Nathan

Occupation/Trade: Postal Delivery officer

Business Name: Austpost

Description: Honda CT110 :) Great job with perfect working hours.




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