Ford's newest employee

b2tf · 07-02-2005, 04:33 PM

As of Today I am the newest employee of Hillis Ford, here in Wagga. I'll be undertaking a Spare Parts Interpreter Traineeship, as well as few other odd jobs around the dealership, and i can't wait. In about 2 years time I'll be a fully qualified Interpreter, recognised by Ford and pretty much every other Spare Parts Business, which is great.

As a result, I'll also be able to be a bit more helpful with some of the parts queries and questions on here, give me some time to learn the systems and i will hopefully be able to help you guys out with whatever you need.

Is anyone else here undertaking a similar position?

Casper · 07-02-2005, 04:35 PM

Congrats mate, thats fantastic for you...
Hope it all goes well, plenty of oppertunities for you with something like that under your belt.

Live the dream....unlike us poor pathetic IT desk jockeys slowly going insane.

rodderz · 07-02-2005, 04:37 PM

well done mate....another info source on AFF

Laminge · 07-02-2005, 04:38 PM

Congrats on the Job

Hope you have fun!

07-02-2005, 04:42 PM

Great news, I hope it turns out to be what you are looking for.

Kryton · 07-02-2005, 04:44 PM

congrats on the job! dont forget us when we need discounted parts!

deesun · 07-02-2005, 04:45 PM

My interpretation of that is

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FNQracing · 07-02-2005, 04:48 PM

What's a Spare Parts Interpreter?

</poor Chineese Engrish> I need new crock in car. It keep brinking 12

Congrats!

b2tf · 07-02-2005, 04:51 PM

Spare Parts Interpreter basically means that i am the guy who looks up what part you need, gets it for you then charges you the price (complete with huge Ford markup) for it.

It also means i get to spend my days in a wonderland with pretty much every Ford Part (including the 'wont give it to you unless you own a certain model' parts!).

FNQracing · 07-02-2005, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by back2thefutura

(including the 'wont give it to you unless you own a certain model' parts!).

Tell me this.... Say I go down to my local Ford Spare's and ask for a Titanium Johnson Rod for a GQ220 Fairlane... Spare Parts guy tells me I have to own one. I don't. But I tell him I do..... How do I prove it? Or more to the point, how do you prove I don't?

BTW I turned up in my other ride, a Trabant.

b2tf · 07-02-2005, 06:01 PM

Ok i havent done the training for that yet, but from what i gather, you would be required to produce a VIN number and possibly sale/rego details of the vehicle in question, which would then be verified using the Ford network.

If the VIN is accurate and proves to be the car in question, and everything else is satisfied, you would then be able to purchase the part.

But seeing as none of the parts you asked for exist, it wouldnt be a problem :Reverend: .

XP6 · 07-02-2005, 06:03 PM

Thats good news for you buddie, livin'breathing Ford. Thats the ticket!:king:

RED_EL_XR8 · 07-02-2005, 06:07 PM

Good work B2F, we will be running weekly tests on your knowledge.

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07-02-2005, 06:10 PM

Well done back2thefutura!

Hope you enjoy it.

4.0i_SiX · 07-02-2005, 06:18 PM

congrats man, I am just about to drop a resume at Q-Ford here in springwood

klawsterfobik · 07-02-2005, 06:19 PM

Congratulations, arent new jobs always exciting! You shouldnt have too much trouble getting parts for yours now... excluding the huge Ford markup.

Good luck with it

parawolf · 07-02-2005, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Casper

Live the dream....unlike us poor pathetic IT desk jockeys slowly going insane.

Amen... anyone got anything going for a Unix specialist that doesn't give two shits about Microsoft :the_finge

CAMS290 · 07-02-2005, 06:37 PM

Congrats B2F, hope you enjoy your new vocation

MrSparkle · 07-02-2005, 06:42 PM

You need to consult with the guru of all things Ford Spares related, Partsguy!!!!

b2tf · 07-02-2005, 07:57 PM

Yeah, i was hoping someone on here would be familiar with the systems and the catalogues, from what they told me Microcat was really easy, but Catman (what they replaced it with) is a bit harder. However, i have the advantage in that i can walk straight in and make a fresh start on whatever system is there.

SiX, by all means put it in. I still cant believe that i got this job - all i did was write a letter to the DP saying i was fed up with my previous work and that if the chance arose i would love to work at the dealership. 1 week later (today) i was asked to come in for an interview - walked in hopeful, left with a brand new job which before i thought i would most likely never get. I have had an incredibly hard time in getting a job - took me about 8 months to get the one at Coles, and before that id come so close every job i went for (always 1 of the last 2), and just missed out.

So, and this goes for anyone who may be in a similar position - write in. You have absolutely nothing to lose and everything to gain. I still cant believe its happened to me.

And for everyone who is planning to ask me for discount parts - give me some time to learn how it all works first, then i'll see what i can do for you. No promises though!

Psycho Chicken · 07-02-2005, 08:13 PM

Congrats mate, hope it works out for ya.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FFOracing

Tell me this.... Say I go down to my local Ford Spare's and ask for a Titanium Johnson Rod for a GQ220 Fairlane... Spare Parts guy tells me I have to own one. I don't. But I tell him I do..... How do I prove it? Or more to the point, how do you prove I don't?

BTW I turned up in my other ride, a Trabant.

Just walk out on the yard, find a G220 with the bonnet open and get the VIN.

b2tf · 07-02-2005, 08:16 PM

Yeah, some people do that. At Hillis at least, i know they keep a record of the VINS of the cars on display (i.e. the FPV's and G220's, XR's etc), so if someone does try to do that it wont work.

Not sure about other dealers though.

BA GT-HO · 08-02-2005, 12:21 AM

Well done mate, now you have seen my Typhoon right, hurry up and send me some genuine rims, FPV steering wheel and some Brembos chop chop. With my customer loyalty discount. Oh and another Garrett would be nice ;)

turboute · 08-02-2005, 04:12 PM

So how much for a Typhoon turbo, at a FF discount that you have just admitted to being able to give... I own one I swear....

b2tf · 08-02-2005, 05:09 PM

Seeing as the Turbo on the Typhoon is the same as the one on the XR6T, i'll find out and let you know lol. Expect mega $$$.

08-02-2005, 05:18 PM

Ill be sure to ask for you next time im in there, I would like to meet you (finally)...

b2tf · 08-02-2005, 05:24 PM

Yeah reece, definately do that. Apparently once i finish the basic training ill be doing majority of front counter sales anyway, so we will most likely meet at some point.

Absolutely goldmine behind the door though, about $2 mill of parts. :dr_Evil:

08-02-2005, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by back2thefutura

Yeah reece, definately do that. Apparently once i finish the basic training ill be doing majority of front counter sales anyway, so we will most likely meet at some point.

Absolutely goldmine behind the door though, about $2 mill of parts. :dr_Evil:

So when do you get a key Aust?? :evilking:

b2tf · 08-02-2005, 05:33 PM

I already have unlimited access to the parts during business hours - there is only one person who can get into any of the buildings after hours and thats the DP.

No cleaners (we do it ourselves), security only does the perimeter, and the doors are checked and double checked every day, so dont get any ideas!

08-02-2005, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by back2thefutura

I already have unlimited access to the parts during business hours - there is only one person who can get into any of the buildings after hours and thats Mark Hillis.

No cleaners (we do it ourselves), security only does the perimeter, and the doors are checked and double checked every day, so dont get any ideas!

awwww, spoil the fun!

Seriously though, that sounds like a top job, youve done well for yourself.

And the benefits would be good too!!

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