What Do Good Senior PMEL Techs Look For When Taking A New Job

Started by Hawaii596, 11-18-2009 -- 16:23:33

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Hawaii596

11-18-2009 -- 16:23:33
My company isn't hiring at the moment, but in the next maybe 6 - 12 months, we MAY be (absolutely not official viewpoint).  So, with that in mind, as I'll be involved in creating the req., I wanted to see what some of the things techs are looking for in general (and this may be generally educational for us all).

A couple of things that come to mind, that I can think of are:

- PAY:  Make sure pay level is competitive that you can live on for the area (i.e.:  Silicon Valley, Boston Area, and other similar places better be quite a bit higher).
>>>>> Anyone wish to give some actual $$ inputs for what they feel a good experience PMEL person should hire in at in some of the major market areas?

- RELOCATION ALLOWANCE:  I know most companies aren't giving anything out, but something reasonable that will at least cover costs (as PMEL people often have to relocate for jobs).
>>>>>>  Anyone have any $$ figures they think are minimums?

Any more thoughts?
"I often say that when you can measure what you are speaking about, and express it in numbers, you know something about it; but when you cannot measure it, when you cannot express it in numbers, your knowledge is of a meagre and unsatisfactory kind."
Lord Kelvin (1824-1907)
from lecture to the Institute of Civil Engineers, 3 May 1883

flow

#1
11-18-2009 -- 16:33:03
The bare minimum is $ 30. 0 for a Good Senior Tech anything less is a insult.

mdbuike

#2
11-18-2009 -- 17:03:13
Well, I'm making $30 + here...been here 16 years come December..so...

A good retirement plan always helps..

Also, since I'm retired military, the ability to opt out of a health plan and either take the option and get it as wages or contributions to a 401k or other retirement plan.

Relocation assistance helps..but I don't see that happening any time soon, unless the wife get's to keep the grandkids  :-D 

I have found it is much more relaxing now that I don't have to worry about or keep track of airmen, especially since all my kids have moved out..stress can be a BIG factor in a job choice.

Mike
Summum ius summa iniuria.

The more law, the less justice.

Cicero, De Officiis, I, 33

dminesinger

#4
11-19-2009 -- 01:33:11
Bonuses based on cost savings.

Education/training.

Paying to attend conferences.

PapaBear


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Colt45

#5
11-19-2009 -- 20:19:04


    Growth opportunities are a plus.  Companies willing to spend money on training and access to the latest technology are very attractive. 

  I know when I was looking, any company that wanted to lock me into a single discipline, or were using outdated standards had very little appeal to me.

   It depends on the type of senior tech your looking for, one who has less years in the field but much more diverse background or a tech who has many years experience and very little diversity.

   
   
"Works Every time"

RFCAL

#6
02-11-2010 -- 09:48:21
Don't give us the run around. Tell it straight. Don't post jobs you don't have. Don't ask questions about connector sizes--you should already know that--in other words,do not treat us like beginners

ZZ

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02-12-2010 -- 01:34:18
- Decent/reasonable wages that reflect our experience level
- A company that is actually in the business of providing quality calibration
- A boss who has integrity and not completely motivated by $$
- A calibration program in place that's genuine, not a facade
- An owner who appreciates his/her technicians and values their contributions to the company
- A company that hires technicians who actually have at least some electronics, or dimensional training of even the smallest degree
- Management who can actually make a decision on his or her own without approval of the owner
- A company that allows training to take place so we may actually learn something new

Probably only a pipe dream, but I still have my hopes up.  As much as I hate to say it. . . man I miss AF Metrology.  The list above was born out of personal experience. . . disillusioned to say the least.

I have to give you props for actually inquiring as to what technicians are looking for. 
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