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Lift Maintenance Tips

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cyphers
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Just got hired to do some lift maintenance over the summer, never done it before. If someone here works in the field I'd love some info on things I should be ready for, tools I should learn, gear I should buy, etc.
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tsingtaofanatic
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can i call you a liftie now?
6 years ago
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dolanslebensraum
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I think they have a lift maintenance kit at walmart
6 years ago
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fratskier69
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probably need some wrenches, grease and clamps
6 years ago
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bait
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The first and second fundamental laws of repairs

If it moves and its not supposed to
Duct Tape

If it doesn't move and it is supposed to
WD-40
6 years ago
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DirtYStylE
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I read this as life maintenance tips. I could have used some of those
6 years ago
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TRVP_ANGEL
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From my extensive experience in video games, the lift needs repair when it starts smoking and you just hit it with a wrench until its fixed.
6 years ago
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_IRRELEVANT_
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If it blows up or catches fire just change your name and move to a different country.
6 years ago
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50Kal
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Wear a full body harness and get comfortable at super high spots in sketchy places.
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oldmanski
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Just be safe, use your head. Im sure there is a lead guy that should be able to assist you with your questions and get you started on the right path. Im sure some training classes especially if you have never been around the requirements of working above 6ft along with the electrical side of things. Ask lots of questions, the only dumb question is the one not asked. It will be rough the first few days but you will get it figured out. Probably do some welding, grinding, painting, stuff like that. Some good clothing to protect you from the elements, a good steel/carbon toe boot and some leather gloves. The company may provide some of the stuff, just ask. The state of Washington requires the company to provide all the safety equipment needed.
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HypeBeast
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I'm gonna guess your employer will tell you what tools you need and provide the necessary training???

If not, let me know where you're doing maintenance so I can avoid that place 😳
6 years ago
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cyphers
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50KalWear a full body harness and get comfortable at super high spots in sketchy places.


oldmanskiJust be safe, use your head. Im sure there is a lead guy that should be able to assist you with your questions and get you started on the right path. Im sure some training classes especially if you have never been around the requirements of working above 6ft along with the electrical side of things. Ask lots of questions, the only dumb question is the one not asked. It will be rough the first few days but you will get it figured out. Probably do some welding, grinding, painting, stuff like that. Some good clothing to protect you from the elements, a good steel/carbon toe boot and some leather gloves. The company may provide some of the stuff, just ask. The state of Washington requires the company to provide all the safety equipment needed.


Good advice, thanks!
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cyphers
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runforlove2018I'm gonna guess your employer will tell you what tools you need and provide the necessary training???

If not, let me know where you're doing maintenance so I can avoid that place 😳


I'm sure they will, I don't start for a while. I worded it poorly but this was more of a "what should I expect" thread than a "what do I need" thread
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GayWolf420
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You're gonna learn a whole lot of shit and skills you never knew you were gonna do/capable of which is cool with manual labor jobs like that (I wasn't a mechanic though, but got some good info from dudes/gals during my lifty time.) Summers usually your busiest time and winter is the "slow" period where you'll buzz around from lift to lift making sure shits working or fixing whatever the lifty fucked up. Dont be afraid to get on kids asses for not doing their fucking jobs, though.
6 years ago
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Dddsz
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No one:

Daph.: I DO LIFT MAINTENANCE
6 years ago
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evaroni
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Waterproof your pants with a heavy grease, stop getting haircuts and shaving, shower only when you really need it, chew Copenhagen and smoke parliaments, keep plenty of beer around.

You will do great by following the above.
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oldmanski
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bread_birdJust got hired to do some lift maintenance over the summer, never done it before. If someone here works in the field I'd love some info on things I should be ready for, tools I should learn, gear I should buy, etc.


Have you started your new job bread_bird? If so, how is it?
6 years ago
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TOAST.
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Get ready to learn to fix things the cheap way instead of the correct way.
6 years ago
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cyphers
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oldmanskiHave you started your new job bread_bird? If so, how is it?


Just started a couple days ago actually. Coworkers are nice, just gotta keep up with the banter sometimes. Hardest part so far has been changing my sleep schedule for 5am wake ups. In fact I should probably be asleep right now...
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oldmanski
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bread_birdJust started a couple days ago actually. Coworkers are nice, just gotta keep up with the banter sometimes. Hardest part so far has been changing my sleep schedule for 5am wake ups. In fact I should probably be asleep right now...


Nice. Yes, being the FNG(Fucking New Guy) can always be difficult but roll with the punches, it gets better. And, early mornings can be challenging also but a little self discipline to go to bed earlier is a huge pay off in the end. Good luck, I have to say this, be safe, we all want you to go home in one piece at the end of the day and have fun learning some new skills!
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cyphers
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oldmanskiNice. Yes, being the FNG(Fucking New Guy) can always be difficult but roll with the punches, it gets better. And, early mornings can be challenging also but a little self discipline to go to bed earlier is a huge pay off in the end. Good luck, I have to say this, be safe, we all want you to go home in one piece at the end of the day and have fun learning some new skills!


Super calm day today. Old guys were up top doing grip rebuilds. I just chilled by myself at the bottom terminal and cleared faults whenever they needed a bump. Not a bad job all in all but hoping for some more involved work tomorrow.
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Spirit-animal
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Learn how to live off of Brake Klean

**This post was edited on Mar 10th 2020 at 8:33:07pm
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