knowlimits Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 There is rumor that AAI wil be calling back skilled trades members that were layed off or took a transfer before the new contract was ratified. Will they be posting job openings Ford Wide for the remaining skilled that they will need to run the plant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim Reaper Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 There is rumor that AAI wil be calling back skilled trades members that were layed off or took a transfer before the new contract was ratified. Will they be posting job openings Ford Wide for the remaining skilled that they will need to run the plant? The Fusion addition at AAI should require more skilled and production jobs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deflep1 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 There is rumor that AAI wil be calling back skilled trades members that were layed off or took a transfer before the new contract was ratified. Will they be posting job openings Ford Wide for the remaining skilled that they will need to run the plant? I talked to a maintenance supervisor today. They said there will be postings, not sure when or if Ford wide. The first trial bodies for the Fusion are now set be be run in Feb. 2013 with production starting in late spring 2013. A second shift will be added shortly thereafter, and there are plans for a third shift, with no date set yet. Ford wants a 4 shift operation for skilled trades, NO overtime, all straight time. This is from management, and the skilled members who have heard this are not happy. Salaried workers lost their overtime about 6 years ago, even maint. bosses who always are working weekends are doing it all on straight time, and Ford wants the same for skilled trades. If they create enough shifts, (4), there are no options for overtime. They said this is done at other plants to save money and we will do the same. It will take time before it's implemented and I'm sure there will be a fight over it. Retooling for the Fusion begins the minute the last Mazda leaves Body Shop in August. Stamping, Body, Paint & Trim will all need some retooling between then and January 2013. Hopefully all skilled trades can return and do the job they trained for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainbownthdrk Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I talked to a maintenance supervisor today. They said there will be postings, not sure when or if Ford wide. The first trial bodies for the Fusion are now set be be run in Feb. 2013 with production starting in late spring 2013. A second shift will be added shortly thereafter, and there are plans for a third shift, with no date set yet. Ford wants a 4 shift operation for skilled trades, NO overtime, all straight time. This is from management, and the skilled members who have heard this are not happy. Salaried workers lost their overtime about 6 years ago, even maint. bosses who always are working weekends are doing it all on straight time, and Ford wants the same for skilled trades. If they create enough shifts, (4), there are no options for overtime. They said this is done at other plants to save money and we will do the same. It will take time before it's implemented and I'm sure there will be a fight over it. Retooling for the Fusion begins the minute the last Mazda leaves Body Shop in August. Stamping, Body, Paint & Trim will all need some retooling between then and January 2013. Hopefully all skilled trades can return and do the job they trained for. I heard the same thing at MAP for skilled trades (regardless if production goes to 3 crew operations or not) . Wouldn't be suprised if some locations ( Wayne ISA or Saline for example) are allowed to keep the traditional days, afternoons, and midnites because they always seem to work a special suck- ass deal. Oh well, trades that want to make "extra" money will be getting a 2nd job or starting a business. Just glad to have a first job at this point, hoping I don"t get " bumped" into production like many of the temporary ( they helped us for 2 1/2 yrs retool the old MTP location) trades at MAP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteford Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 I heard the same thing at MAP for skilled trades (regardless if production goes to 3 crew operations or not) . Wouldn't be suprised if some locations ( Wayne ISA or Saline for example) are allowed to keep the traditional days, afternoons, and midnites because they always seem to work a special suck- ass deal. Oh well, trades that want to make "extra" money will be getting a 2nd job or starting a business. Just glad to have a first job at this point, hoping I don"t get " bumped" into production like many of the temporary ( they helped us for 2 1/2 yrs retool the old MTP location) trades at MAP! 4 crew for trades will also be happening at LAP. No overtime will be the norm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 4 crew for trades will also be happening at LAP. No overtime will be the norm. If the 4 crew is anything like the one at DTP, there is a small amount of overtime built in and there is always covering for vacation/personal days. You don't get as much as a 5 day schedule with weekends, but I love it. Would never want to go back to a regular schedule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatso Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 4 crew for trades will also be happening at LAP. No overtime will be the norm. LAP is on 7/12`s for about 18 months.Trades overtime will always creep up, if for nothing else then for vacation coverage and shutdown projects.Certain trades get more OT than others.What I dont like about the MOA shifts is the mandatory 12`s/weekends and holidays along with the start times that cheat you out of shift premium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armstrong Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 I talked to a maintenance supervisor today. They said there will be postings, not sure when or if Ford wide. The first trial bodies for the Fusion are now set be be run in Feb. 2013 with production starting in late spring 2013. A second shift will be added shortly thereafter, and there are plans for a third shift, with no date set yet. Ford wants a 4 shift operation for skilled trades, NO overtime, all straight time. This is from management, and the skilled members who have heard this are not happy. Salaried workers lost their overtime about 6 years ago, even maint. bosses who always are working weekends are doing it all on straight time, and Ford wants the same for skilled trades. If they create enough shifts, (4), there are no options for overtime. They said this is done at other plants to save money and we will do the same. It will take time before it's implemented and I'm sure there will be a fight over it. Retooling for the Fusion begins the minute the last Mazda leaves Body Shop in August. Stamping, Body, Paint & Trim will all need some retooling between then and January 2013. Hopefully all skilled trades can return and do the job they trained for. Looks like August will be the start of the need for trades. Thanks for the update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainbownthdrk Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 LAP is on 7/12`s for about 18 months.Trades overtime will always creep up, if for nothing else then for vacation coverage and shutdown projects.Certain trades get more OT than others.What I dont like about the MOA shifts is the mandatory 12`s/weekends and holidays along with the start times that cheat you out of shift premium. Continous 7/12s or 7 on/ 7 off? 7/12s on and then 7 days off is one of the much heralded Alternate Work Schedules by the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knowlimits Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 I guess I'm replying to my own post, but I heard today from a AAI engineer that they have a posting for 7 electricians and they expect to get most from Saline which has extra trades due to Ford finally completely pulling out. These openings are not being posted at all Ford facilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitter no more Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Any news about Lima....with the new eco-boost 2.7 v-6 there should be some movement on the job openings.They have not said whwt kind of volume yet but should be at least two shifts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skilled1 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I guess I'm replying to my own post, but I heard today from a AAI engineer that they have a posting for 7 electricians and they expect to get most from Saline which has extra trades due to Ford finally completely pulling out. These openings are not being posted at all Ford facilities. With the new investments at LAP, MAP and DTP you can expect 20 weeks of Electrician training served up at AAI. Posting for Electricians is the first step in new product investments and shift additions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilTwin Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I guess I'm replying to my own post, but I heard today from a AAI engineer that they have a posting for 7 electricians and they expect to get most from Saline which has extra trades due to Ford finally completely pulling out. These openings are not being posted at all Ford facilities. If there are openings they;ll have to follow the hiring heiarchy. Period Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooltime Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 If there are openings they;ll have to follow the hiring heiarchy. Period They have followed the hierachy all along, why would AAI be and different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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