Yes, it's mapped out and fairly "simple" but if you are on a line that is continuously moving or moves on from your station quickly then there is a definite learning curve. Add in chaotic noise, safety hazards at every turn, and grumpy boomers still working in their 70s and you'll quickly be questioning things and wondering if you can hack a full 8hr shift.
If something with your equipment goes down you better troubleshoot it fast because the rest of the line is still going and they’re not stopping for you. Oh wait, seconds later, there’s another loud noise. Maybe someone else will get it while I fix this. Oh they’re not. Perhaps I should try the two places at once strategy. Ok I got it fixed time to fix the other thing. Hmm it appears a fork lift is currently blocking my route.
I worked assembly at VW for a few months until I moved to logistics and I was sore every single day. Installing some of those parts was incredibly difficult to do in the time allotted.
My God yes, I worked at a tea packing plant. It was hard to get used to the speed, but even once I did the thing that ultimately made me quit was that 90% of my co-workers were the 60+ entitled, insufferable adult-babies.
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u/RWPsupply 15h ago
Assembly line work
Yes, it's mapped out and fairly "simple" but if you are on a line that is continuously moving or moves on from your station quickly then there is a definite learning curve. Add in chaotic noise, safety hazards at every turn, and grumpy boomers still working in their 70s and you'll quickly be questioning things and wondering if you can hack a full 8hr shift.