The talking on OrangeTractorTalks is sufficient enough to warrant the appointment of our very own Ob1kubota to Moderator status. Myself and Vic appreciate the hard work and support that he gives helping others on the site by sharing his advice day after day at all hours and in great, extensive detail - often going beyond the call of duty. After asking Ob1 for some details for a short bio, I must say, he has an impressive resume! Take a look:
May the force be with you,
Mr. K
Mini-Resume
OB1kubota started mopping and waxing floors at a Chrysler Dealership in the late 1960s. Quickly realizing that was not a promising career path he decided to approach management about opportunities in mechanical repair. Upon completion of the basic skill course he was ready for a bay in the shop but got sent to the grease rack instead.
He left the dealership for college to study engineering in the seventies, leading to a career in the mining industry. After more than a decade mining, he decided to go into manufacturing where he has stayed for over 30 years to date!
He has worked as a Mining Engineer, an Assistant Professor, Safety Director, Product Safety and Reliability Engineer, District Service Manager and current position as a National Fleet Service Manager with one of the worlds largest manufacturers of Aerial, Digger Derricks and Cranes located in the USA.
He also holds certifications as Master Electrician, AWS Certified Welding Inspector, Fluid Power Society - Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic, Universal HVAC Technician, Professional Member of the American Society of Safety Engineers, Certified Safety Professional.
OB1 has hands on field experience with such companies as American Electric Power, Grove Crane Worldwide, Komatsu America International
Company and Altec Industries.
He is a hobby farmer living in Alabama and owns 6 Kubota tractors and enjoys the maintenance and upkeep it takes to produce quality work with his Kubota fleet. Between himself and Vic they have enough Kubotas to open a small dealership - albiet 2500 miles apart - minor detail.
Hats off to Ob1 for his support - and that goes for everyone too - any time any one of you takes the extra time to log in and type out that advice to a felllow orange owner, it helps.OB1kubota started mopping and waxing floors at a Chrysler Dealership in the late 1960s. Quickly realizing that was not a promising career path he decided to approach management about opportunities in mechanical repair. Upon completion of the basic skill course he was ready for a bay in the shop but got sent to the grease rack instead.
He left the dealership for college to study engineering in the seventies, leading to a career in the mining industry. After more than a decade mining, he decided to go into manufacturing where he has stayed for over 30 years to date!
He has worked as a Mining Engineer, an Assistant Professor, Safety Director, Product Safety and Reliability Engineer, District Service Manager and current position as a National Fleet Service Manager with one of the worlds largest manufacturers of Aerial, Digger Derricks and Cranes located in the USA.
He also holds certifications as Master Electrician, AWS Certified Welding Inspector, Fluid Power Society - Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic, Universal HVAC Technician, Professional Member of the American Society of Safety Engineers, Certified Safety Professional.
OB1 has hands on field experience with such companies as American Electric Power, Grove Crane Worldwide, Komatsu America International
Company and Altec Industries.
He is a hobby farmer living in Alabama and owns 6 Kubota tractors and enjoys the maintenance and upkeep it takes to produce quality work with his Kubota fleet. Between himself and Vic they have enough Kubotas to open a small dealership - albiet 2500 miles apart - minor detail.
May the force be with you,
Mr. K
