Transitioning from a career in IT (Information Technology) to a career in PT (Power Transmission) may sound like a stretch, but in my experience the gap was much closer than you may expect.
Spending 11 years working for Lovejoy’s Information Systems
Department allowed for detailed insight into the inner-workings of the company
through the planning, implementation and troubleshooting of all technologies
used within the organization.
Spending the same amount of time racing and wrenching on
cars in a constant pursuit of the perfect lap allowed for detailed insight into
mechanics through the inner-workings of engines, transmissions, suspensions,
and chassis prep.
Being a mechanically-minded person driven by the same
genuine interest to succeed in the PT Industry as on the track, I haven’t had a
hard time at all. Power Transmission products touch so many industries
that I find fascinating (though, I’m still searching for a suitable racecar
application). As an Outside Sales Representative, this broad scope of
applications keep it interesting, to say the least.
Aside from Corporate Mentoring and Training, getting up to
speed has been a result of a combination of these Published Resources which
are available in print form as well as electronically:
The Coupling Handbook - This handbook is a down-to-earth
guide to assist you with the process of sorting out the myriad of coupling
styles that exist to select the one best suited to your application.
The Lovejoy Full Product Line Catalog - This is a collection of all product
lines: each consisting of Selection Process, Performance/Dimensional Data and
other pertinent information.
Engineering Data (subsection of Lovejoy Full Product Line Catalog) - This is an invaluable listing of
Coupling-related Formulas/Equations, Bore & Keyway Standards and Motor
Frame Data.
Lovejoy Coupling Installation Video Series - An online video series to
installing a broad range of Lovejoy Couplings.
Power Transmissions Distributors Association - A member association offering a variety of resources and training for distributors and manufacturers of Power Transmission/Motion Control products. (They are also an alliance partner of Industrial Careers Pathway, which also offers tremendous resources for those interested in learning more about jobs in the industry.)
Additional questions? Just ask! At
Lovejoy, we have an exceptional team – we pride ourselves on having the
experience and speed to service your PT needs.
About the Author: Mike Moschella has served Lovejoy in Canada both as an IT professional, and now as a technical field sales representative. To tap into Mike's rich
industry knowledge and experience, please contact him through Lovejoy Canada or reach out to him directly on LinkedIn.
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