equipment technician

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field technician

technician

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NC Machinery

I recently had the displeasure of working here and I must say it was far from a positive experience. While there were a few redeeming qualities, the negatives far outweighed them. When me and the other guy that started with me were told that we got paid to well to just let the politics go over your head. Was told NC stands for no communication witch is about 98% true.

Cons:
Safety: They have all the rules on safety like the rest of the cat dealers but there isn't any enforcement. Mainly comes down to who is doing what task and if they are following the safety protocol. They do provide everything to be safe but little to none enforcement. A majority of task were done either done the cowboy way or was to slow doing it the safe way.

Dirty Shop: The work environment was nothing short of disappointing. The shop was consistently dirty and disorganized, making it difficult to perform tasks efficiently. This lack of cleanliness not only affected our morale but also raised concerns about safety and hygiene. No accountability on the tool room. Go to look for a specialty tool and  dig through the tool room for 20 minutes and still unable to find it or find something close but not the correct tool for the application. Have to improvise on a-lot of tooling or make something to work. Slows everything down.

Parts: Ordering Parts was easy, When will they arrive even if they are in stop, Who knows. Good luck fixing this one.

Management Issues: The management left much to be desired. Communication was often poor, with supervisors frequently being unavailable or unresponsive to concerns. This lack of leadership and direction made it challenging to know what was expected of us, leading to frustration and a lack of motivation among employees.

Pros:

Housing: Housing was nice due to being in a rotator position. Alittle off/Troubling on shift change days but was normally nice airBNBS.

Other Technicians: Try to help. Genuinely nice people. Everyone was normally nice and willing to help. 
 
Pay: One of the few positives of working here was the pay. The compensation offered was competitive(High 50s), which was probably the only reason some employees, including myself, stuck around as long as we did.
In conclusion, I would caution anyone considering employment. The unsanitary work environment and management issues significantly detracted from any potential benefits, even the decent pay. It's essential to consider whether the higher pay is worth the daily frustrations and lack of support from management. I hope my experience serves as a warning to others, and I sincerely hope NC takes steps to address these glaring issues in the future. Good luck to all.

The techs were ok all but one kept following me around telling me things over and over he was a very rude and degrading to me I told manager did no good it got old real Brandy at front counter was rude using fowl language regularly talked behind backs treated other employees like dogs like she was queen customers did not like .Branch manager was new a cold person He let me go did not give a reason tension was high after new Manager was hired threw the building some drama  Between tension drama branch manager Brandy at front desk I was happy to leave I can do a lot better I was yard attendant your pulled in 50 different directions at once and Brandy will treat you like dog slave and curse you out talking behind your back the old tech Ron will curse at you tell you over and over the same thing watching you like hawk curse at you when he wants to treating like dirt  not worth the job or the stress tension  most of the techs were great .

Working for a company is like a relationship at home.  You must communicate, and most importantly be honest.  NC Machinery was neither.  The trust level was shattered day one when 3 of the largest companies in the assigned territory were redirected, greatly effecting earning potential.  Delayed commission payments that eat into a draw, a paper trail that required over 1000 hours of your time annually, time away from actively pursuing sells. A cap on commissions!  Understand that one!  every dollar you make in commission the company is making 20 times!  Why cap a persons potential?  The base salary for over 12 years, the commission structure changed to make it increasingly tough to earn $70,000 in a possession that should easily earn $100,000. Lastly a car reimbursement program that equaled an average of $0.32 per mile while the fed rate is over $0.54 per mile.  Cheap!

On my interview the other employees warned me about the company and I just disregarded there comments well ends up they were correct .
the management is terrible if you are not one of the boys you don't get any advancements . the company don't buy proper tooling to do the job safely its very hard to get any protective gear ( gloves safety glasses hard hats etc.) the normal issued things . when they hire a new person they look for the inexperienced person with no to little  experience to pay the lower wages and then brag about the large bonus that management gets at x mas and at the end of the fiscal year. when the salary personal don't even get a voucher for a turkey for thanksgiving or x mas  there is many more things to add to the list .

NC Machinery is not a bad company, let me start with that. They however, hire people, and allow people, to work that do not understand the work flow. They will actively and happily use you dry. Before I left, three other employees quit out of our department: one on the spot, the other two took jobs at other companies for a TON more (NC wouldn't even try to match or compete for their employees). When everyone is trying to run out the door AS FAST AS POSSIBLE. There might, maybe be a reason?

If you can survive the bull, or have connections like some employees do, you'll have a great time here.

The job itself was great, sadly there’s no appreciation for what you do. Your just a number in a corporate world. Run down trucks and no interest in replacing them. For the size of the company you’d think their tractors and trailers would be nicer and the equipment would be clean.  The drivers are the face of the company yet often times deliver dirty equipment to customers because yard guys aren’t trained properly or just don’t care. All the decent people eventually move on. I can’t see this job being a place I’d want to retire from. Find a union job that offers better benefits and a pension. Don’t kill yourself for such an ungrateful place. You’re never too old to start over. 

The dealership is an alright place top work if you don't mind mediocre pay and horrible benefits. good place to see who else you can meet to go work for them instead. the management is actually really decent at some of the branches but corporate is a joke. they are the cheapest company when it comes to supplying the branches with the necessary tools to get the job done in an efficient and timely manner, and then the branches get yelled (which carries on to the technician) at why a work order isn't finished or is not close to the quote. great place to start out but hard to see myself making a career there.

Challenging and competitive workplace. Lots of politics and favoritism.  Compensation, 401K and benefits are top rate.  Management is very top heavy and disconnected from the day to day.

This company is big and has been around for a long time making it very stable and very structured. You know what your jobs are and was isn’t your job. You are expected to do what they ask and in return they will pay a more than fair wage. They are flexible with there schedule and are willing to work with anyone who does a good job. They are very appreciative of the work you do for them and strive to be a better and safer environment. Sometimes it gets busy and can get hectic in the warehouse or shop but that is part of the culture of a mechanical industry. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
When your phone isn't ringing from one of your overbearing managers.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Micromanagement is always happening

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Extremely high pressure and dog eat dog

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Hassle and hound anyone and everyone with a tool in their hand or nearby to see if they need help renting equipment and try to get them signed up for an account

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Equipment technician 32 salaries reported	$47.37 per hour
Truck driver 5 salaries reported	$33.95 per hour
Field technician 17 salaries reported	$59.54 per hour
Technician 5 salaries reported	$35.27 per hour
Sales representative 1 salary reported	$30.38 per hour

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