Machinist's Minute: You're expected to know EVERYTHING.

Job shops are expected to know everything about the job they're working, even the things the customer doesn't know and doesn't tell them. It's just a part of life.

[Hawk]

Part is made to spec. If your spec didn't include all the features, that's your problem.

[Lahainalongboarder]

People always ask me tough engineering questions. I give my opinion with a lot of confidence lol like it’s a fact. So far it’s all worked out

[richardskull]

Always know what your part does.
Always.

[RJ-mhox]

this is why i love the old heads filled with knowledge and love to tell stories

[iainball]

I would love to sit down and have a chat with you over a few drinks. Your practical knowledge and experience are second to none. Thankyou for sharing that with the masses. ❤

[Mad.Man.Marine]

Not on the blueprint, doesn’t get done. Because there’s always that one customer that says. “Oh we didn’t want the oil holes there. We are doing such an such”. Then you have to do the sleeve over.

[DavidHerscher]

Were there holes already in the bore that you re-sleeved? It's ridiculous, you are expected to "just know" everything about everything. But in my, very very limited, experience. I've found that it's always best to ask ALL of the questions. Even when the client is "in a hurry" and is just trying to get out of there, stop them, slow them down, and say if you want this done right we need to go over ALL of my questions before any work begins.

[francisphillipeck]

If its not in the drawing, its not in the part. Im not a mind reader....

[gabrielross]

sp easy and so fast to trash a good week 😂😂😂

[wildin]

Think if you know or think something should be done then ask but if you don't know and it wasn't called for well thats a mistake in communication by atleast the customer...

[danielescobar]

That's not neglecting to drill the oil passage.. if you were told or had it in a drawing and you didn't, its neglect lol.

[scottkinkead]

Wasn't there holes in the lifter bore when you started ?

[markl]

Had question also asked to me by a machinist while I was still in indenture. Who would write that down for reference. A alphabetical indexed note book was my best reference. Memory workforce & workplace can change. Like the pocket size books with elastic band. Only opened it after washing hands for lunch. Missed much detail.

[RinkyRoo]

thats the problem its all literally sink or swim, which is exhausting, you constantly second guess yourself

[metalbob]

The customer is not right they just know what they want. Then expect it to be easy and cheap then give you a rusty dusty pile to work with.

[BiggusDickus]

I'm a stupid welder and even I know this, guy. C'mon man.

[joelwilson]

You can never know everything, but I'm sure with your experience it's a lot easier to figure stuff out.

[jensvincent]

Seeing oil passages and replicating them on the new part seems like common sense.

[johne]

That bore and everything "downstream" was converted to splash lubrication.

[tasengineering]

Now a days with mobiles. Those questions an be managed. But if climate conditions prevent that. That the time to talk it out.