Employment opportunity at Ironworks Speed & Kustom

[ironworks]

Well believe it or not I guess we are very blessed to be in this position of looking to hire. I currently have a very solid crew, but with our product line slowly coming closer and closer to reality. I could really use somebody who is a self starter and can think for themselves. Experience in this industry is a must. More then likely this person will come from another shop somewhere.

With all that this site has done for my business over the years I figured some body on here might know somebody or be that guy.

Thanks Guys Merry Christmas

Rodger

[AM.MSCL]

Rodger
What type of work is this person going to be doing? It might help in the search.
Ray

[ironworks]

I kinda let me guys choose their disciple, Sheetmetal or Chassis fab or Wiring, Mechanical work. Whatever they are most passionate about I try to run with that. If your passionate about something, you will do your best work. I can use any of the 3. Another talented sheetmetal guy or Chassisfab guy would be great. I need a guy with talent that I can work with over experience. With major experience comes bad habits in my experience.

I'm not sure that answered your question, In my industry you take what you can get and see if you can work with it. The majority of my employees have come from out of town.

Thanks

[pacificustoms]

Man, I tell you somedays with the headaches around here this would be the way to go! I just don't think I would want to move... I hope you find someone as I can't wait to see what would be included in this "product line"!

[nvr2fst]

I know Rodger has been looking to hire somebody on. I think whoever ends up on the payroll will be definitely pleased with the work atmosphere there. This IMO is the next step he needs to take to put his company where he wants it. Ironworks has definitely set a presence throughout the industry. Good luck Rodger towards your goal of one of the top major players out there.

? I would look forward to seeing more talent working on my project.

[James OLC]

Can you get perspective employees green cards? :unibrow:

Great news Rodger - the shop has come a long way and you guys are just scratching the surface of what you can do. 2010 should be a really great year.

[ironworks]

Yeah I'm not really sure who opened what gate in the past few weeks, but our slow season has turned into 5 new projects and there are rumors of some stalled projects coming back up on the drawing board after the first of the year.
This winter busy spell is really cutting into my RC car racing hobby. :rolleyes:

We can look into green cards for foreign talent, Yes we can.

I hired some new office personnel this week (My wife's sister) and have a Fab school student starting here on the January 4th.

www.thefabschool.com

[radrambler]

Rodger

You need to give yourself credit.:yes:
LOOK at your truck .
Thats a TOP SHOP build !!! It is ROLLING ART.
NOT MUCH MORE TO SAY !!
Congrats on being busy with the crappy economy.
Wish you were in north florida...id scrub toilets just to work there.

Tom

[ironworks]

Thanks, but I try to let our work do the talking. There are enough people that toot their own horn and really their work does not stack up to what you might think with all that bragging. I think we do nice work, But I don't need to brag about it.

[kennyd]

i will edit this now .lol
good luck rodger

[gearheads78]

Thanks, but I try to let our work do the talking. There are enough people that toot their own horn and really there work does not stack up to what you might think with all that bragging. I think we do nice work, But I don't need to brag about it.


:lol: I have no idea of any shops you may be refering too.

I will say your guys' work is top notch after seeing the truck in person at GG Columbus. Good luck with your expansion.

[70rs]

Good luck with new crew members Rodger. And with the new year ahead. You are right in that your work speaks for itself. You have earned the coverage you have had and I am sure there is much more in the future for you and your guys. :cheers:

[WSSix]

Good luck. I'm really glad to hear you're doing so well

[novanutcase]

Yeah I'm not really sure who opened what gate in the past few weeks, but our slow season has turned into 5 new projects and there are rumors of some stalled projects coming back up on the drawing board after the first of the year.
This winter busy spell is really cutting into my RC car racing hobby. :rolleyes:

We can look into green cards for foreign talent, Yes we can.

I hired some new office personnel this week (My wife's sister) and have a Fab school student starting here on the January 4th.

www.thefabschool.com


Shannons sister is working there now?

Can you send me an application?:unibrow: :lol:

John

[HWY Nova]

Bummer...... I thought that you may need a SolidWorks operator, but I guess that you are only looking for a guy in the shop. I won't need to dust off my resume off after all.

But if John (novanutcase) ends up working there, I could be his assistant!

--Eric

[ironworks]

Shannons sister is working there now?

Can you send me an application?:unibrow: :lol:

John

Sorry John not any need for Asian Butt Touchers, with MMA experience. But I will keep you in mind if that position becomes open.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Just think of the girls he knows:unibrow:

[ironworks]

Just think of the girls he knows:unibrow:

I'm thinking I could see some trade out days for Tracy in the future.

Come on everybody take your upholstry guy to work day.

[rogue]

sometimes I wish I could rewind my life and start at age 18 begging for an internship, hell I want to intern now just to soak up the knowledge :thumbsup:

Theres no shortage of talented folks looking for works right now, hope you guys fine what you're looking for.

[GregWeld]

I was thinkin' that I might be willing to PAY Roger for working there... What you guys think that will cost me. $50 an hour?
:rofl: :rofl:

[Vegas69]

To put up with you, I'm betting Rodger is at about $200 an hour. :rofl:

[GregWeld]

Yeah -- Probably have to give him a 50K non refundable deposit...

[fleetus macmullitz]

Yeah -- Probably have to give him a 50K non refundable deposit...

:lol:


Old guy humor is the best! ;)

[NOVA]

Theres no shortage of talented folks looking for works right now, hope you guys fine what you're looking for.

I dont know, I said this same thing in a reply on another auto based website and the person looking claimed he was having a real hard time finding "qualified" people that could step right in and get it done?

Anyways,good luck, I hope you are able to put someone to work, or back to work.

[bentfab]

Theres no shortage of talented folks looking for works right now, hope you guys fine what you're looking for.[/QUOTE]

Well where are they ? I could use a good sheetmetal/Tig man myself.

I'm in the same boat as Roger. Just on a smaller scale. Trying to find someone w/talent, good mind set, and work ethic is worse odds than winning the lottery.

[ironworks]

That is kind of my hope, If I was just looking for a Welder that would be pretty easy until the oil Industry comes back, then they would go make 45 bucks an hour welding oil field pipe. I need a guy that due to the passion in his life this is what he has to do, or he would go crazy.

I have always thought if I can build our reputation to a level we can actually charge for each an every hour and charge for the amount of tools this business requires in our hourly rate. I would then be able to attract people who own other shops to come move under one roof and then take over the world. That would be the way to get the truly talented guys that might have their own small shops, pay them what they are worth and they don't have to deal with the headaches of running a business.

[bentfab]

That is kind of my hope, If I was just looking for a Welder that would be pretty easy until the oil Industry comes back, then they would go make 45 bucks an hour welding oil field pipe. I need a guy that due to the passion in his life this is what he has to do, or he would go crazy.

I have always thought if I can build our reputation to a level we can actually charge for each an every hour and charge for the amount of tools this business requires in our hourly rate. I would then be able to attract people who own other shops to come move under one roof and then take over the world. That would be the way to get the truly talented guys that might have their own small shops, pay them what they are worth and they don't have to deal with the headaches of running a business.


Amen brother !!!!

Let's figure out how to build a bullet train like in Japan that goes from Chatsworth to Bakersfield and I will gladly move under one roof.

[GregWeld]

:rofl: :rofl: There's certainly nothing in the "middle"!!

Think of the synergies that could be had with the "under one roof" scenario... overhead is the big monkey on the back of most all "small business" -- bookeeping - phones - lights - rent/payments on the "shed".... even shared trailer or "gopher"/parts chaser/shop truck.

I owned a business in New York City - with 29 employees.... managing them was the biggest PITA of my entire business. But my old saying was "I'd have a really nice business... if it wasn't for those damn customers!" That - and I had a sign on my desk as a reminder... "Try not to let the urgent get in the way of the important". When you think about that - it's very true.

BTW -- I think we should all just move to Woodland -- and use Charley's shops for free... think of the fun we could have! :rofl: :rofl: :woot:

[tukes23]

Are you still looking for someone to fill a position? I have been looking for a new job for about a month now but in the current economy i kept coming up empty in this field until i saw your post. I currently work at a custom car/fab shop in Western Illinois and would love to move somewhere warm. I am a 25yo former ASE cert. mechanic (cert. lapsed since 2007). I am a good all around fab guy. I can MIG, TIG, and fab sheetmetal, cages, and more. I am currently our shops machinist/CNC lathe and mill operator/progammer and 3D designer. I have experience with mastercam X3 and Solidworks 2010. When it comes to cars i can do just about anything when it comes to cars except for body work and paint. I built a '66 GTO for a guy in my hometown when i was still in school. http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=16289
Since then working at my current job i have been a large part of almost 10 different complete builds in one capacity or another. However, i would a little incentive to pull up roots and move across the country. I just would like some more info, please.
Thank You.

[ironworks]

We are still looking for qualified individuals that can perform top Notch Quality work. We are able to attract the customer with the funds to be able to spend the time to do the level of quality most people what to do. I'm not looking to train anyone currently. I really need a quality fabricator and a solid mechanical guy with modern engine EFI experience.

Send resumes to [email protected]

Thanks guys

[brans72]

I use to love going to work in my field as a automotive mechanic, now I hate it with a DWE ( use you brain to figure it out) advisor and bosses that are blind to all. I just wish employers would just open up and see the hard work that guys like me do. I work most my days off and stay late and still can't afford to work on my Chevelle! Ever thought of training a younger guy in shop to take on bigger task there? I wish I had fab skills like some guy's on this site.

[camcojb]

We are still looking for qualified individuals that can perform top Notch Quality work. We are able to attract the customer with the funds to be able to spend the time to do the level of quality most people what to do. I'm not looking to train anyone currently. I really need a quality fabricator and a solid mechanical guy with modern engine EFI experience.

Send resumes to [email protected]

Thanks guys

wish you were closer............ it'd be fun working on Greg's car. :willy:

[Stuart Adams]

Jody would be your man, he is unbelievable. Have Greg's Citation pilot fly him there and home every day and I (as his agent) will get a contract faxed to you.:thumbsup:

Raise Greg's fab/$ rate to cover.

[ironworks]

Jody would be your man, he is unbelievable. Have Greg's Citation pilot fly him there and home every day and I (as his agent) will get a contract faxed to you.:thumbsup:

Raise Greg's fab/$ rate to cover.

We could use an onsite eye doctor. HMMMM

[KPC67]

We could use an onsite eye doctor. HMMMM

Who needs safety glasses when you have an on sight eye doctor??

[GregWeld]

We could use an onsite eye doctor. HMMMM

After seeing some of the photos you post... this is a true statement!:lol: :unibrow:

[Stuart Adams]

I'll bring the drill, and eye ball puller!!

Greg, that is funny.