I'd like to reflect on 'the big picture' for a bit. I am retired from Dearborn Assembly Plant, one of seventeen in The Rouge. During my career I was one of a fortunate few who worked in nearly all the plants over many decades. Most people hire into one facility and they stay there for their career before retirement (if they're lucky). I was blessed.
I started on production as a Press Operator in the Dearborn Stamping Plant, then was laid off to work in the Dearborn Iron Foundry. When the DIF moved to Michigan Casting Center in Flatrock, I stayed in The Rouge but I advanced to become an Electician Apprentice.
Vowing to 'never return to the assembly line' I completed my 8,000-hour apprenticeship in two years flat including ninteen courses in Industrial Trade at Henry Ford Community College, formerly known as 'Ford Trade School'.
I graduated in Steel Div., Coke Ovens/Blast Furnace, which is basic iron making. After another layoff I was sent to Dearborn Engine Plant where I became an Industrial Electrical Leader. During this time I resumed my college courses for a degree.
So as not to bore you with a resume, I want you to know how tough it was working in these invironments. Watch the following video from 1960. It is very accurate. After watching, I invite any questions you may have...
CLICK HERE
- Dave
I started on production as a Press Operator in the Dearborn Stamping Plant, then was laid off to work in the Dearborn Iron Foundry. When the DIF moved to Michigan Casting Center in Flatrock, I stayed in The Rouge but I advanced to become an Electician Apprentice.
Vowing to 'never return to the assembly line' I completed my 8,000-hour apprenticeship in two years flat including ninteen courses in Industrial Trade at Henry Ford Community College, formerly known as 'Ford Trade School'.
I graduated in Steel Div., Coke Ovens/Blast Furnace, which is basic iron making. After another layoff I was sent to Dearborn Engine Plant where I became an Industrial Electrical Leader. During this time I resumed my college courses for a degree.
So as not to bore you with a resume, I want you to know how tough it was working in these invironments. Watch the following video from 1960. It is very accurate. After watching, I invite any questions you may have...
CLICK HERE
- Dave
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