Interested in and available for on site machining

[ABZmachinist]

Hello

Did you have any success finding a job?

I too have spent the last few months looking for a job as an onsite machining technician.

I live in Aberdeen, and have sent my CV out to lots of oil companys, but haven't had any joy.

Anyone on here got any ideas what else i could do?

[AdieR]

ABZMachinist:

Don't know your position / experience but: are you working now (in or out of engineering / machining)?

Sending CV's I find isn't that effective, if I'm looking for a job I usually go to the front door, and follow up on a weekly basis - you may just turn something up, but it may take time.

Have you a network of contacts locally? (ie, have you friends / family in the industry in the area - are you local to Aberdeen or have you moved there from elsewhere?) This is one of your best allies when looking for work.

Some employers state "specific experience with...type controls" (be it Fanuc / Heidenhain / Mazak / Siemens) or particular machines, and sometimes specific materials too (steel / aluminium / stainless / exotic materials) - this can be worth pointing out on an application.

ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS: do your homework - find out about the employer, what they do, length of time trading, number of staff, financial info (look on their website and click on "about us"), then drop in bits on your application / CV ("targetting" your application aka making it specific to the job). Sounds obvious, but its amazing how many people fail here.

There are many firms struggling in the current financial climate (thus many may not be hiring), but there are always companies doing well even in troubled times - don't lose faith.

Hope that helps.

[ABZmachinist]

Thanks AdieR

Yes i am currently working in an engineering / machining environment, so find it quite hard to get the time to go to companys in person.

I am originally from Aberdeen, and know several people within the industry. I have contacted several specific people within companys whom i've thought may be able to help me, but the best i've had is a reply saying they have nothing at the minute.

I will keep trying, hopefully something will develop as the industry picks up again.

[MazakE500]

Hello

Did you have any success finding a job?

I too have spent the last few months looking for a job as an onsite machining technician.

I live in Aberdeen, and have sent my CV out to lots of oil companys, but haven't had any joy.

Anyone on here got any ideas what else i could do?

Company called "Whittaker" just south of Aberdeen they do on-site machining and full CNC shop good payer!

worth a look they are looking for machinist just now.