I’m thinking of changing from maintenance work to being an operator. What do you think?
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I’m thinking of changing from maintenance work to being an operator. What do you think? In the HaiChuan WeChat group, some friends have complained that they are currently engaged in inspection and maintenance work and want to switch to being operators, as the salary is higher. Although maintenance work doesn’t involve shift rotations, it’s still physically demanding and has no future prospects. It’s more promising to work as a process operator; after all, when changing jobs these days, those in process-related roles earn an annual salary of 200,000 yuan, while those in inspection and maintenance roles earn only a little over 100,000 yuan. But considering that those involved in inspection, maintenance, and repair can work in other industries outside of chemical plants, those working in process-related roles can only do so within the petrochemical sector, and shift work is really harmful to one’s health. Seeking advice: if you are currently working in inspection and maintenance, electrical work, or instrumentation, and you had the opportunity to switch to a role in process engineering, would you take it?
It’s tiring and hard work. For inspection, maintenance, and repair, you just need a smartphone; operating it isn’t considered a skill! Anyone can do it
Don’t imagine others to be too perfect; they’re all the same – subservient people. Even if the production process changes and you end up in a different workshop, you have to start from scratch again. If you become an operator instead of a team leader, people will still look down on you. But if you switch companies for maintenance work, people will still recognize your skills
The biggest advantage of maintenance work is that there are no shift changes. It’s actually quite easy to switch to working in process operations – it just involves a flowchart – but the scope of what’s involved is still quite broad. With so much experience already, it doesn’t matter if there’s a chance to change careers. If necessary, just turn back. In fact, the manufacturing process also requires certain mechanical repair skills. By a twist of fate, I had spent my entire career in the field of craftsmanship. By chance, I was assigned to a steel plant to oversee the degreasing process of pipes; without realizing it, I crossed over into another role and ended up working as a person in charge of equipment maintenance. I stayed in that role for 5 years. Thanks to my curiosity from before, I would participate in any equipment repairs or instrument maintenance tasks. The saying \"Skills are always useful\" is indeed true; however, it’s easier to embrace such interests when they arise naturally. Give it a try; good luck :)
Personally, I think doing routine maintenance is a good idea
Don’t switch around; do what you do and love it! ;P
It’s not because the salary for the position is high; experienced mechanics aren’t willing to switch to being operators: they can’t handle staying up late
The companies hiring look at your resume, and among its elements, the relevance of your work experience and skills to the position you are applying for is the most important factor. It’s okay to change industries when you’re young, as it’s beneficial to try out different opportunities; however, it’s advisable to think carefully before making such a decision after the age of 30.
A manure collector with a monthly salary of 50,000 – who would do such a job?
Those who work in maintenance and repair can switch to becoming equipment technicians or engineers – why stay as operators?