{"id":2141,"date":"2021-09-28T06:51:13","date_gmt":"2021-09-28T06:51:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sifcoasc.com\/?p=2141"},"modified":"2022-10-13T15:49:03","modified_gmt":"2022-10-13T15:49:03","slug":"a-day-in-the-life-of-a-sifco-asc-plating-technician","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sifcoasc.com\/enuk\/blog\/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-sifco-asc-plating-technician","title":{"rendered":"A day in the life of a SIFCO ASC Plating Technician"},"content":{"rendered":"
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At SIFCO ASC our engineers are at the heart of what we do, and for them, no single day is ever the same. To really understand what it\u2019s like to be a SIFCO ASC engineer, we caught up with Tom Gregg, Jr. who shared insights about his role and why he\u2019s so passionate about his work.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Having worked at SIFCO ASC for almost two decades, Tom\u2019s knowledge \u2013 of the industry, of clients, and of processes \u2013 is hard to beat. Besides that, his ability to work flexibly and accommodate demanding shift patterns is complemented by his bespoke training and vast experience. Before getting into the selective plating industry, Tom worked in a steel mill which helped him establish essential skills which have helped him become a true credit to the SIFCO ASC team.<\/p>\n

After joining the company in 2002, expert on-the-job training meant Tom was able to quickly transfer his skills to ensure the SIFCO Process\u00ae added value to every customer job, as well as keeping pace with the demands of the industries of his customers. Over time, Tom has worked his way up to the position of Class 1 Plater, putting him in charge of the shop floor.<\/p>\n

A typical day<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThe best way of describing my typical day is to say that no two days are ever the same,\u201d says Tom. \u201cBecause of the portable nature of our service, we regularly have overnight trips to customers\u2019 sites, making the process as smooth as possible for them. In practice, that reduces downtime and all the costs associated with that, as well as the hassle of enormous repair or maintenance operations. For me and the team, it can mean travelling to Kentucky, Indiana or Pennsylvania, and probably spending a couple of days on the road for each job. But customers appreciate that, and for us, it makes every job different and more exciting to work on.<\/p>\n

\u201cOf course, on-site customer work can introduce a few challenges. For each job we work very closely with the customer to make sure the environment is ready for us to do our work. Without that, it would be almost impossible for us to carry out our work effectively \u2013 without first cleaning the immediate area. From there, we can carry out the specific set-up required to effectively apply our process \u2013 a delicate task which becomes easier with experience so that the operation goes smoothly.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur customers really appreciate all of these services though. Our process and the way in which we carry it out can \u2013 and does \u2013 save them a lot of money in the long run and helps them get the most out of their critical equipment.\u201d<\/p>\n