A huge problem with our industry

[Mikey P]

WE ARE URGENTLY HIRING

The Butler Corporation in Ludlow, MA is hiring a service technician. Submit your resume to Jobs@butlersystem.com to apply.

Job Overview:
The Butler Corporation has another immediate opening available for a person with strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to use hand tools to service truck mounted carpet and floor cleaning equipment. 2 years previous automotive or industrial mechanic experience, or equivalent schooling, is required. We offer complete training for the position. We also supply the necessary tools and equipment. Mechanical service knowledge is required.

Responsibilities:
- Perform routine maintenance on machines and equipment
- Inspect and diagnose mechanical equipment
- Repair and replace faulty parts on machines and equipment
- Utilize hand tools and power tools for repairs
- Communicate with Service Advisors to provide repair estimates
- Communicate with customers as needed- Assembly of parts and components for shipping and production- Testing, inspecting and rebuilding mechanical pumps, dampeners and components

Experience:
- Strong mechanical service and assembly knowledge
- Must be able to lift 50lbs and meet physical demands of job including climbing in and out of vehicles.
- Valid drivers license and ability to pass D.O.T. physical
- Familiarity with servicing various types of equipment
- Familiarity with 12v automotive electrical systems and troubleshooting.
- Ability to use hand tools effectively
- Previous mechanical experience or equivalent schooling is required.

If you are a dedicated Mechanic with a passion for problem-solving and hands-on work, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:
401(k)
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off

Schedule:
8 hour shift 8:00am-4:30pm Monday to Friday
Overtime when needed.

Experience:
Mechanical: 2 years or equivalent schooling (Required)

Ability to Commute:
Ludlow, MA 01056 (Required)

Work Location: In person




If you earn $22 an hour and live in Massachusetts we're just going to assume you live on your mom's couch, correct?

 

[Lee Stockwell]

I wondered as well, we pay north of $20 here in Kentucky.

 

[Lee Stockwell]

...and he lives with his parents, 21yo.

 

[hogjowl]

It’s hard to truly determine the worth of a company’s employment by hourly rate alone. I’d have to know the full benefit package to truly determine what a job pays. Health care alone can double the hourly rate depending. However, that truly does seem like poverty wages.

 

[BIG WOOD]

douchebags

A good mechanic starts at a minimum 25/hr

Charge top dollar for a tm with overpriced parts and pay the staff bottom dollar without any option to negotiate based on experience.

Correct me if I’m wrong. But hire a high school graduate and teach them in house if you want to pay that low

 

[Mikey P]

I showed this ad to a friend in the industry, this was his reply.


My daughter and her Boyfriend live/rent in an old Boston suburb in a small old house. Radiator heat, old windows, clean but very dated. $3800 a month. Utilities are $600 a month, 5% state income tax 6.25% sales tax


Im not out to beat on Butler, the whole supplier side of industry does no pay mechanics a living wage.

 

[hogjowl]

If they did, we’d all bitch about the cost of their rigs and then go to Texas to buy our TMs.

 

[Cleanworks]

WE ARE URGENTLY HIRING

The Butler Corporation in Ludlow, MA is hiring a service technician. Submit your resume to Jobs@butlersystem.com to apply.

Job Overview:
The Butler Corporation has another immediate opening available for a person with strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to use hand tools to service truck mounted carpet and floor cleaning equipment. 2 years previous automotive or industrial mechanic experience, or equivalent schooling, is required. We offer complete training for the position. We also supply the necessary tools and equipment. Mechanical service knowledge is required.

Responsibilities:
- Perform routine maintenance on machines and equipment
- Inspect and diagnose mechanical equipment
- Repair and replace faulty parts on machines and equipment
- Utilize hand tools and power tools for repairs
- Communicate with Service Advisors to provide repair estimates
- Communicate with customers as needed- Assembly of parts and components for shipping and production- Testing, inspecting and rebuilding mechanical pumps, dampeners and components

Experience:
- Strong mechanical service and assembly knowledge
- Must be able to lift 50lbs and meet physical demands of job including climbing in and out of vehicles.
- Valid drivers license and ability to pass D.O.T. physical
- Familiarity with servicing various types of equipment
- Familiarity with 12v automotive electrical systems and troubleshooting.
- Ability to use hand tools effectively
- Previous mechanical experience or equivalent schooling is required.

If you are a dedicated Mechanic with a passion for problem-solving and hands-on work, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:
401(k)
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off

Schedule:
8 hour shift 8:00am-4:30pm Monday to Friday
Overtime when needed.

Experience:
Mechanical: 2 years or equivalent schooling (Required)

Ability to Commute:
Ludlow, MA 01056 (Required)

Work Location: In person




If you earn $22 an hour and live in Massachusetts we're just going to assume you live on your mom's couch, correct?

They might be a little more successful if they paid a little more.

 

[Nomad74]

I might move to Texas and start selling Truckmounts.

 

[Dr. Kleen]

walmart starts at $18-$19/hour in my one horse town!!

 

[Dr. Kleen]

Local auto dealers and mechanics are $150/hour labor!!

 

[Jimmy L]

Sorry but I am not trained to use a left handed screw driver

 

[hogjowl]

I can teach you

 

[Mikey P]

I can teach you

I think he wants to do more with it other than poke a hole to drop a seed into...

 

[hogjowl]

Two seeds
In case one doesn’t sprout

 

[D Luke]

$45,000 +/- starting salary. Minimum experience required. Tools provided. Relatively clean, relatively light working conditions. Solid established company. Good schedule - no evenings, no weekends. Full benefits.

I don't see a problem.

 

[hogjowl]

Healthcare and 401K

 

[Cleanworks]

$45,000 +/- starting salary. Minimum experience required. Tools provided. Relatively clean, relatively light working conditions. Solid established company. Good schedule - no evenings, no weekends. Full benefits.

I don't see a problem.

They are asking for 2 years related experience, then go through their training. They are probably competing with farm equipment supply and repair companies.

 

[Mikey P]

If you ask me anybody who has the required skills their demanding is worth at least twice that annually...

 

[hogjowl]

Yes but you’re pushing for a union so it’s a self serving emotional state.

 

[Mikey P]

Speaking of mechanics call me old-fashioned but when I pick up a new Motorsports vehicle I want to see yellow or white lines on each and every fitting which should indicate that it's been properly torqued.

Yesterday a rattle developed on the new ATV and with a little digging around I found the missing bolt from the front bumper causing the annoying vibration so now I got to spend an hour and a half of my time taking the unit back up there as it's probably a three to four hour operation to get to the back side of this nothing both assembly.

There was another missing bolt on a skid plate when I picked it up so I'm going to be as forceful as possible to request that every fastener is properly torqued and marked as such

 

[Mikey P]

Yes but you’re pushing for a union so it’s a self serving emotional state.

Your emotional response to this tells me you're paying Brady roughly 45 a year...

 

[D Luke]

If you ask me anybody who has the required skills their demanding is worth at least twice that annually...

Everyone knows a guy who knows a guy who's brother's friend walked in to a shop, got hired on the spot, and started at $90k.

Talk is cheap.

 

[SamIam]

If they did, we’d all bitch about the cost of their rigs and then go to Texas to buy our TMs.

But they let you live in a trailer near the hogs in the back, free bacon!

Sweet

 

[hogjowl]

Not Nick
Maybe Larry

 

[they live]

Speaking of mechanics call me old-fashioned but when I pick up a new Motorsports vehicle I want to see yellow or white lines on each and every fitting which should indicate that it's been properly torqued.

Yesterday a rattle developed on the new ATV and with a little digging around I found the missing bolt from the front bumper causing the annoying vibration so now I got to spend an hour and a half of my time taking the unit back up there as it's probably a three to four hour operation to get to the back side of this nothing both assembly.

There was another missing bolt on a skid plate when I picked it up so I'm going to be as forceful as possible to request that every fastener is properly torqued and marked as such

This reminds me of the guy who bought a hagopian butler and complained about every little thing.
Hope you don't have a real problem down the line.

 

[KSL]

I showed this ad to a friend in the industry, this was his reply.


My daughter and her Boyfriend live/rent in an old Boston suburb in a small old house. Radiator heat, old windows, clean but very dated. $3800 a month. Utilities are $600 a month, 5% state income tax 6.25% sales tax


Im not out to beat on Butler, the whole supplier side of industry does no pay mechanics a living wage.

I’m not making any judgement but Western Massachusetts cannot be compared to Eastern Massachusetts (Boston).

I can say that all of the staff at Butler is top notch.

 

[Mikey P]

I’m not making any judgement but Western Massachusetts cannot be compared to Eastern Massachusetts (Boston).

I can say that all of the staff at Butler is top notch.

I didn't know they split that narrow state in two, how wide is it?

 

[Mikey P]

Never mind..


Eastern and Western Massachusetts have some key differences:
* Geography:
* Eastern Mass: Primarily coastal, with rolling hills and some urban areas.
* Western Mass: More mountainous, with the Berkshire Mountains being a prominent feature.


* Economy:
* Eastern Mass: Generally stronger economy, driven by major industries like healthcare, education, and technology (particularly around Boston).
* Western Mass: More rural, with a focus on agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing.


* Population Density:
* Eastern Mass: More densely populated, especially around Boston.
* Western Mass: Less densely populated, with more rural areas.

* Culture:
* Eastern Mass: More urbanized and cosmopolitan, influenced by Boston's cultural scene and pompous financial investors/carpet cleaners
* Western Mass: More rural and traditional, with a stronger emphasis on outdoor recreation and local communities.


* Cost of Living:
* Eastern Mass: Generally higher cost of living, particularly around Boston.
* Western Mass: Lower cost of living compared to Eastern Mass.
These are just some of the key differences between Eastern and Western Massachusetts.
Disclaimer: These


are general observations and there can be significant variations within each region.

 

[KSL]

Good observations, wages would be significantly lower in Ludlow than Boston.

Granted I agree 45K doesn’t go far.