1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

It's Like Christmas!

Discussion in 'Jobs & Careers' started by Mobtown Offroad, Jan 13, 2015.

  1. Jan 13, 2015 at 5:35 PM
    #1
    Mobtown Offroad

    #1
    Mobtown Offroad [OP] Boss

    Joined:
    Jul 23, 2014
    Member:
    #134511
    Messages:
    10,797
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Joe
    Harrington, DE
    Vehicle:
    2002 SR5 4Runner
    I run a full metal fabrication shop of about 40-45 people that specialize in rolling/forming sheet metal, mig/tig welding, and a small amount of machining. Owner of the company came to me at the beginning of the year and asked how can we expand our work load because we're to the point where we are starting to sub a large amount of work out to keep up with sales. I told him we need more fabricators and welders as well as better equipment. I was given the go ahead to remove all the old fabrication equipment that we no longer use, redo the entire 54,000 sq ft building layout to improve flow as well as order new equipment that'll improve our products as well as quality and speed. We currently have a 5x10 multicam plasma table, 60 ton mechanical press brake, 90 ton hydraulic press brake, multiple plate rollers, multiple saws, shear, 18'x60' over head traveling crane, 4 tig stations and 16 mig stations. Was given a $500,000 budget to get started! Just received a new saw that'll cut up to 13" dia round tube at a 45 deg angle, ordered a new 6'x12' high def plasma table, ordered a new 220ton hydraulic press brake with a 13' beam on it. Also getting a new plate roller, a new angle iron/tubing roller, end mill, and lathe. All kick ass things that'll let me keep making cooler and cooler prototypes for my little side projects too! We have two paint booths but I am hoping by next year one will go away and I get approval to get a powder coat booth. A man can dream, a man can dream.

    The point to all this is what cool things have you been tasked to do at work that'll be noticed by everyone and makes you proud?
     
    Mobtown Offroad, Jan 13, 2015
    #1
  2. Jan 13, 2015 at 5:41 PM
    #2
    JoeK

    #2
    JoeK Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 14, 2014
    Member:
    #140348
    Messages:
    273
    Gender:
    Male
    NC
    Vehicle:
    15 MGM TRD Sport DCLB
    I was given a budget of $15.00 for a trip to Krispy Kreme.

    Doh!!!
     
    JoeK, Jan 13, 2015
    #2
  3. Jan 13, 2015 at 5:42 PM
    #3
    OZ-T

    #3
    OZ-T You are going backwards

    Joined:
    Dec 15, 2009
    Member:
    #27584
    Messages:
    50,432
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Peter North
    British Columbia
    Vehicle:
    Mag Grey 09 Trd Sport DCLB 4x4
    OME 885x , OME shocks and Dakars , Wheelers SuperBumps front and rear , 275/70/17 Hankook ATm , OEM bed mat , Weathertech digifit floor liners , Weathertech in-channel vents , headache rack , Leer 100RCC commercial canopy , TRD bedside decals removed , Devil Horns by Andres , HomerTaco Satoshi
    I've been in charge of keeping the company afloat for the last 15 years
     
    OZ-T, Jan 13, 2015
    #3
  4. Jan 13, 2015 at 6:29 PM
    #4
    Mobtown Offroad

    #4
    Mobtown Offroad [OP] Boss

    Joined:
    Jul 23, 2014
    Member:
    #134511
    Messages:
    10,797
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Joe
    Harrington, DE
    Vehicle:
    2002 SR5 4Runner
    Nice. Good to see people still taking pride in their work. What do you do for a living OZ?
     
    Mobtown Offroad, Jan 13, 2015
    #4
  5. Jan 13, 2015 at 6:30 PM
    #5
    TashcomerTexas

    #5
    TashcomerTexas My truck is a whiner

    Joined:
    Apr 16, 2014
    Member:
    #127853
    Messages:
    10,104
    Vehicle:
    2003 TRD DC King Ranch Edition
    He builds upscale birdhouses. Pretty sweet if you ask me
     
    TashcomerTexas, Jan 13, 2015
    #5
  6. Jan 13, 2015 at 6:35 PM
    #6
    Bender581

    #6
    Bender581 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 31, 2012
    Member:
    #76015
    Messages:
    649
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    AL
    Arkansas
    Vehicle:
    2012 4X4 Tacoma
    Gobi roof rack. Icon coilovers, Icon tubular UCAs, FOX 2.0 rear shocks, Icon 3-leaf progressive AAL.
    I'm not familiar with metal fabrication at this level. What is an example of what you produce?
     
    Bender581, Jan 13, 2015
    #6
  7. Jan 13, 2015 at 7:26 PM
    #7
    OZ-T

    #7
    OZ-T You are going backwards

    Joined:
    Dec 15, 2009
    Member:
    #27584
    Messages:
    50,432
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Peter North
    British Columbia
    Vehicle:
    Mag Grey 09 Trd Sport DCLB 4x4
    OME 885x , OME shocks and Dakars , Wheelers SuperBumps front and rear , 275/70/17 Hankook ATm , OEM bed mat , Weathertech digifit floor liners , Weathertech in-channel vents , headache rack , Leer 100RCC commercial canopy , TRD bedside decals removed , Devil Horns by Andres , HomerTaco Satoshi

    I'm a residential builder and carpenter
     
    OZ-T, Jan 13, 2015
    #7
  8. Jan 13, 2015 at 7:43 PM
    #8
    Tom Servo

    #8
    Tom Servo Dickweed

    Joined:
    Oct 14, 2014
    Member:
    #140347
    Messages:
    1,243
    Gender:
    Male
    Thornton, CO
    Vehicle:
    2013 DCSB TRD Sport
    I was given a pink slip, and tasked myself with starting my own business. 6 years in, best task I ever had.

    Congrats on the fab shop upgrade.
     
    Tom Servo, Jan 13, 2015
    #8
  9. Jan 13, 2015 at 7:44 PM
    #9
    xaqori

    #9
    xaqori Grammer knotsy

    Joined:
    Jun 10, 2012
    Member:
    #80410
    Messages:
    1,940
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Zac
    Marietta, Georgia
    Vehicle:
    '06 4x4 Limo
    ARB lockers and 4.88s front and rear, OME 886s, Dakars, etc., Safari Snorkel, 17"Fuel Revolvers w/ 35x12.50r17 KM2s, fenders cut 3" all around, Pioneer AVH-P4400BH w/ Backup cam, CB/PA (PA Installed), Weathertech Digis, Foglight anytime, AP: front bumper, skids, and pack rack, custom sliders, Warn 9.5XP, dual VIAIR 480Cs with a 2.5gal tank, OTRATTW switches galore, URD y-pipe, RCI skids, LF 240s, etc.
    Hey OP if you're selling any TIG machines...let me know :)
     
    xaqori, Jan 13, 2015
    #9
  10. Jan 14, 2015 at 6:35 AM
    #10
    Mobtown Offroad

    #10
    Mobtown Offroad [OP] Boss

    Joined:
    Jul 23, 2014
    Member:
    #134511
    Messages:
    10,797
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Joe
    Harrington, DE
    Vehicle:
    2002 SR5 4Runner
    We are! 460V single phase miller 350LX
     
    Mobtown Offroad, Jan 14, 2015
    #10
  11. Jan 14, 2015 at 6:36 AM
    #11
    Mobtown Offroad

    #11
    Mobtown Offroad [OP] Boss

    Joined:
    Jul 23, 2014
    Member:
    #134511
    Messages:
    10,797
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Joe
    Harrington, DE
    Vehicle:
    2002 SR5 4Runner
    Nice man, good luck! I did the same for a while but the economy took a dump and wouldnt support me anymore.
     
    Mobtown Offroad, Jan 14, 2015
    #11
  12. Jan 14, 2015 at 6:37 AM
    #12
    Mobtown Offroad

    #12
    Mobtown Offroad [OP] Boss

    Joined:
    Jul 23, 2014
    Member:
    #134511
    Messages:
    10,797
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Joe
    Harrington, DE
    Vehicle:
    2002 SR5 4Runner
    Good deal. I did that for a few years working for my Dad. Commercial, Industrial, Residential. I ran heavy equipment as well as repair and maintenance. Did all the blue prints for all the dwellings as well. Definitely hard work.
     
    Mobtown Offroad, Jan 14, 2015
    #12
  13. Jan 14, 2015 at 6:38 AM
    #13
    Mobtown Offroad

    #13
    Mobtown Offroad [OP] Boss

    Joined:
    Jul 23, 2014
    Member:
    #134511
    Messages:
    10,797
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Joe
    Harrington, DE
    Vehicle:
    2002 SR5 4Runner
    If you go to Novatec.com, you'll see everything we design, fabricate and sell in house then ship all over the world.
     
    Mobtown Offroad, Jan 14, 2015
    #13
  14. Jan 14, 2015 at 6:38 AM
    #14
    Mobtown Offroad

    #14
    Mobtown Offroad [OP] Boss

    Joined:
    Jul 23, 2014
    Member:
    #134511
    Messages:
    10,797
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Joe
    Harrington, DE
    Vehicle:
    2002 SR5 4Runner
    Hahaha, perfect.
     
    Mobtown Offroad, Jan 14, 2015
    #14
To Top