walking

[dane300]

We ahve 82-70;s and after 5 yrs of are boss running this bowling alley she does not thing that the pinchasers should have to walk the machines how many centers are out there that walk or don't walk??? are boss also thinks there should not one thing should happen in a nite or all the time nothing should break

[Mark Anderson]

Re: walking

I wonder just how smart your Boss really is ? [img]/content/btubb/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif[/img]

These M/C's DO BREAK we all know that .

Walking above & behind the Pinsetters is a Pro-Active way of seeing & fixing issues B4 they become MAJOR BREAKDOWNS [img]/content/btubb/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cool.gif[/img]

I'll walk the back-ends whenever nothing urgent is happening , My Night Shift Pinchaser does the same .

Head Mech does a Morning M/C walk & between all of us we pick up on issues that are happening .

Some times I think that this Job would be so much better if Managers / Owners knew what the heck the machines get up to when they are not being watched , You know all 28 lanes get together & plot a MAJOR breakdown IF you are not keeping a close eye on them [img]/content/btubb/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif[/img]

[TheGMan143]

Re: walking

I don't require pinnies to 'walk down' the machines, but it's mainly because my tool room and desk area is about 4 feet higher than the machine area floor, and has an open front on it. I have a workbench at the front of it, and the pinnies sit on a bar stool at it... they can see all 16 machine tops from that seat. The other 14 machines either get a separate pinnie (who also has a raised area to sit at), or if only 1 is on, some 'walkdown' is necessary.

We also have a PM/Work schedule of things to do while pinchasing (dust tops & backs of machines, wipe off the wheels, etc...) that keeps whoever is on moving around a bit.

That and my policy of raising colossal hell if a jam/problem gets missed long enough to cause excess wait time for the bowlers, or any damage to a machine keeps things running fairly smoothly, and helps ensure that problems are caught quickly and fixed promptly. [img]/content/btubb/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif[/img]

[8270king]

Re: walking

Who has a pinchaser?

I have none!

Jerry

[8270 pinspotter]

Re: walking

I only have one pinchaser once a week. Any other times either I'm down back or there is no one down there. I do extensive PM in the mornings and afternoons so I have no need to have someone walking back and forth all night. With 18 lanes if there is nobody down back, I can get to a problem and have it fixed quicker than some pinchasers I have seen.

[Mark Anderson]

Re: walking

Originally posted by 82/70 king:
Who has a pinchaser?
Jerry

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Jerry ,
I've got a "Chaser" 5 Nights a week , we need him as our house is a 2 side 28 lane centre !

My Pinnie is THE ABSOLUTE BEST BAR NONE !
This young guy is a real asset to our split lane centre , Honestly , I reckon he know's more than I do , I'd be "STUFFED" without his help ! [img]/content/btubb/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/eek.gif[/img]

[TheGMan143]

Re: walking

Originally posted by Mark Anderson:
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by 82/70 king:
Who has a pinchaser?
Jerry

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Jerry ,
I've got a "Chaser" 5 Nights a week , we need him as our house is a 2 side 28 lane centre !

My Pinnie is THE ABSOLUTE BEST BAR NONE !
This young guy is a real asset to our split lane centre , Honestly , I reckon he know's more than I do , I'd be "STUFFED" without his help ! [img]/content/btubb/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/eek.gif[/img] </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">...so what you're sayin' is that you have an underpaid 'B' mechanic, huh? :p [img]/content/btubb/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif[/img]

[knuckles]

Re: walking

Don't you guys know that jerry has a trained octopus. Thats why he has eight pin forks.

Right jerry. [img]/content/btubb/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif[/img]

knuckles

[Guest]

Re: walking

A chaser would be heaven.
I run a 30 lane center which is over 3 floors. I also have just one person on per shift.
It's great fun when i get a stop on lane one then lane 21.

[dane300]

Re: walking

Are head mechanic does'nt do any Preventive maintenance and I work nights and some day time hours I have school in the winter I can do alot I do not mess with working on motors or the inside the chasis I learned how th redo the chasis plugs the other day so I can do just about everything I run into problems every once In awhile like when a motor goes and we don't have a spare he the head mechanic has to redo the contacts or reset button whatever happens to the motor if we do not have a spare to put on

I would like to work at a bowling alley were I get some Respect bescause were I work the couple that owns it the guy appreciates everything I do for them but she does not

[Androooo]

Re: walking

There is only one way to get respect...you have to earn it.

And of course, that doesn't always work either!! [img]/content/btubb/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif[/img]

[Mark Anderson]

Re: walking

Originally posted by The REAL Androo:
There is only one way to get respect...you have to earn it.

And of course, that doesn't always work either!! [img]/content/btubb/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif[/img]

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Andrew ,
You are 100% correct there !

We both know why ,It is a pity the Company doesn't !~

P.S , Enjoy the Used House Balls we will be sending Moonah shortly , We picked the BEST of our old House Jobs for you ! "NOT" :-)

[Androooo]

Re: walking

Originally posted by Mark Anderson:
P.S , Enjoy the Used House Balls we will be sending Moonah shortly , We picked the BEST of our old House Jobs for you ! "NOT" :-)

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Oh joy!!!

Considering reactives had trouble making it up the sur-stucks last night, that might give the techs something to do!! [img]/content/btubb/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif[/img]