I’ve enjoyed gaining more knowledge about different aspects of maintenance work.
I feel very confident because my instructors provided me the knowledge I need to knowto succeed.
Working on the labs with the other students and seeing how brains work together to fix problems.
Mechanical Troubleshooting
I feel that I’ve gotten more familiar witha variety of skills.
One of my biggest takeaways was being able to correctly identify a faulty component in electrical troubleshooting by using schematics.
The instructors were very professional and witha lot of experience to transmit their knowledgeto the participants in the training and make the training more enjoyable and easier to understand.
It is good to know tools and how to use them.
The patience they have had with me to helpme since my English is not very good.
Learning the proper use of test equipment.
To be a competent trouble shooter.Promotions will come.
Breaking the gear puller trying to removethe bearing.
Hands-on labs and troubleshooting exercises.
Yes. We can practice all the theory we have seen and helps to get familiar with the equipment and tools for people with no experience in the field.
Being able to solve the troubleshooting problems, understanding how the components work.
I enjoyed the hands-on labs.
I plan to use these skills to problemsolve technical issues at work.
The classmates and the jokes.
The hands-on experience and conversationsthe classroom had during break.
I plan on utilizing all my senses to help troubleshoot all manufacturing machine issues.
Conversations with instructors on life experiences in the trade. For example: Louie standing on gears bigger than this room. Ron and his experiences he had with electrical.
The labs and conversations
At work, Kautex
Bearing Labs
Learning more on how to fix things. That I never thought I’d be able to fix.
To help me fix any problems I encounter in any manufacturing plant.
Got the opportunity to learn things I never thought I would be able to learn so quickly and I met so many amazing people in the process.
I have enjoyed learning new skills and troubleshooting techniques.
I have already applied what I have learned herein multiple situations. It has helped me becomea better tech.
When Louie says “Use all your senses.”
Fast paced and engaging classroom with knowledgably instructors with years of experience under their belt, who are always willing to answer every questions, along with some tips and tricks to make a job easier.
I will use every single piece of knowledge to be the start foundation of my career as a technician.
Never felt more ready to start than ever as I see myself working in the trade for years.
Understanding the terminology of formulas and why they are important.
Further Career Advancement
“Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast.”
I enjoyed learning things that I didn’t know, learning with the group, working with the instructors and all the staff.
Better myself and keep on learning and practicing more on my skills so I can be a good technicianfor the future.
“Use all your senses”
How to tear machinery apart.
To get a job in this career, if not possible, use it everyday in lifestyle.
Being the first student to get the wiring lab to work on the first attempt.
What did you enjoy most about TX FAST?The hands on projects. They’re very good for learning and training.
I plan on taking my skills from TX FAST and using them in the MFG industry.
Learning the PLC.
I loved the teaching styles of the instructors. They cultivated a fast pace, yet thorough curriculum, and implemented it very well. I feel because of that I’ve learned a lot.
I’m already able to utilize things I’ve learned at work. I’m confident in using a multi-meter and understand electrical issues that have come up.
All of the hearts to hearts our instructors had with us. The wisdom and knowledge they shared with me is invaluable!
I have really enjoyed the staff and my peers working together on the labs.
I plan to use them in my new job as amachine technician.
Me jumping on the breaker ball to try to getthe bearing off the shaft in the bearing lab.