Employee to run the SB???

[gundog]

What do you guys look for in an employee you want to be able to train to run your SB? I lost my last employee I can only offer 30-40 hours a month for now. I have too much work for just me to do I either have to scale back or hire someone to help.

My last employee took a while to train and now he is gone he had very poor computer skills and it took a long time to train him. He had fair machining skills and that was a bonus. I am hoping to find a retired guy that wants some extra money I am afraid if I hire a young guy he will be gone as soon as he finds a job with more hours like the last guy.

Mike

[magic]

look for someone who can pick something up and tell you that he knows how it's made (even if he's wrong). Look for someone who already reads a ruler and caliper.

Someone who brings you something they made by hand and you can see the potential of their work.

Someone possibly out of the military or technical school.

look at the car they drive and see if they're a gear-head.

Finally.... take them outside and offer them a cigarette and if they smoke, pass. because they will waste time between brakes... if they tell you they don't smoke... continue the interview.

The last test is to see if they disagree with statements you make BEFORE agreeing... the last thing you want is someone who argues with you.

You want someone who will look at things the way you present them BEFORE they disagree. If you get the feeling that they are always right, don't hire them.

If you're worried about hours - find someone who only want's to work part-time.

Lots of times people tell you that they have someone else paying the rent but need to put in 30 anyway. Someone who tells you they need 40 hours before you begin the interview(ask them) is a pass. this is the same person who immediately asks about dental insurance and hollidays before they discuss their qualifications.

[gerryv]

I was once responsible for a training program focused on teaching women to work in non-tradition trades. Guess what, they did as well as the guys we included in the groups to create as realistic a work environment as we could.

One of the best, most dependable sources for what you're looking for is the "housewife" who only is one because she has kids in school that she wants to make a good home life for and they're lucky enough that they can make it on Dad's income. They really do only want to work from 10 to 3 for example and often you get great value for your money and they stay. Then again, it might also be a "househusband." Ask what subjects they took and did well in.

[waterwheelman]

Mike, I sent a private message. Hope to hear from you soon.