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  • yeha_brother
    Junior Member
    • Apr 2012
    • 7
    #1

    New to the Field. 1 Year experince

    Hello, I graduated with a degree in Electronics Technology and was undecided on which field to enter. I had a concentration in Industrial Maintenance but really wanted to work with medical equipment.

    After only two months of applying for various jobs, I came across an opening for a Service Technician position for a KY based Lanier/Canon dealer. This particular company was short-handed, and needed to train me fast. I was traveling all over the country to train on products, mostly Lanier. We recently were bought out by Konica Minolta and the transition wasn't that bad. I got a small pay raise right off the bat, but many people are losing there jobs(admin people, call center, etc.)

    Now I am training on KM machines, and over time will be working on only KM machines when the Lanier/Canon contracts run out.
    Needless to say, I enjoy what I do. The techs I work with are very helpful and patient with me. There is no monotony in this profession. I enjoy being on the road and dealing with people....most of the time.

    This marks my 1 year as a tech and so far I love it. I am glad I came across this site, it looks very helpful. I look forward to talking with you all!
    Tags: canon, konica minolta, lanier, new tech
    • Aneurysm
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      • Jan 2005
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        • blackcat4866
          Master Of The Obvious

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          • Jul 2007
          • 22599
          #3
          Re: New to the Field. 1 Year experince

          You probably still haven't had the light-bulb moment yet. For the first couple years we all just mostly take advice (some of us anyway). Eventually you'll be out on a call and think: "Ahah! Now I know why I've been doing it this way ... ".

          It was one of a very few cathartic moments in my life.

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            • yeha_brother
              Junior Member
              • Apr 2012
              • 7
              #4
              I will take that to heart, thank you! I think I have been fortunate enough to work with great techs who are willing to help. So I think so far I have came along ok.

              But most importantly, I have learned that you never stop learning. Even the best techs can still be stumped at some point. Lol

              I will have one those moments one day.
              Thanks

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                • mervyn
                  Technician

                  50+ Posts
                  • Jul 2011
                  • 90
                  #5
                  Re: New to the Field. 1 Year experince

                  After 38 years in this business , I am still learning . You are never too old to take advice from others . Welcome to the Forum and good luck in your job . I am a konica minolta tech working for a big dealer so if I can help I will , just ask .

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                    • zoraldinho
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                      • Mar 2008
                      • 4955
                      #6
                      Re: New to the Field. 1 Year experince

                      welcome.jpg
                      Practice makes perfect
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                        • yeha_brother
                          Junior Member
                          • Apr 2012
                          • 7
                          #7
                          Re: New to the Field. 1 Year experince

                          Originally posted by mervyn
                          After 38 years in this business , I am still learning . You are never too old to take advice from others . Welcome to the Forum and good luck in your job . I am a konica minolta tech working for a big dealer so if I can help I will , just ask .
                          Thank you. I will definitely keep in touch if I need anything. 38 years is the definition of experience.

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