Precision Camera Works is looking to hire an apprentice

[Huss]

I just got this card along with my repaired Noblex (thanks Bob Watkins!)

"Apprentice Wanted

With the recent resurgence in the film industry, Precision Camera Works is looking to add a technician to our team. A selected apprentice will train directly with Bob, gaining insight into his 40 year trade while developing their own expertise. Serious applicants must have an avid interest in film camera design, operation, engineering and malfunction resolution. Applicants must be motivated, self-driven and committed long-term. Precision Camera Works' services are integral to the industry; anyone who occupies this position will be contributing to our legacy."

precisioncameraworks.com/apprentice

 

[Sirius Glass]

Should I come out of retirement? It is close by.

 

[paul ron]

can i work from home?... nyc?

 

[Huss]

can i work from home?... nyc?

As long as you insist on 3 hour lunch breaks and a 4 day work week.

 

[mjork]

That's good news that Precision Camera Works is still active and even looking to hire an apprentice. I had my doubts because I tried contacting them twice so far by email (I want to send in my Widelux for CLA) but never got a response. Looks like it's worth trying a third time...

 

[Huss]

That's good news that Precision Camera Works is still active and even looking to hire an apprentice. I had my doubts because I tried contacting them twice so far by email (I want to send in my Widelux for CLA) but never got a response. Looks like it's worth trying a third time...

Call them. I think they get flooded with emails and it takes a while for them to sift through everything.

 

[CMoore]

This is my biggest "fear", going forward... is not that film will be unavailable, but that Thousands and Thousands of 50-60-70-80 year old cameras, that Can be Repaired, will be tossed out, because nobody is learning how to repair them.
I hope they get hold of a capable and dedicated apprentice.
Best Of Luck To Them..!!!

 

[paul ron]

This is my biggest "fear", going forward... is not that film will be unavailable, but that Thousands and Thousands of 50-60-70-80 year old cameras, that Can be Repaired, will be tossed out, because nobody is learning how to repair them.
I hope they get hold of a capable and dedicated apprentice.
Best Of Luck To Them..!!!

That may be a problem but Im seeing lots of people, DIYers, that are trying and doing a great job. So hopefully someone will be willing to do the repairs. No excuse with so much information on the web besides, its no secret anymore. Since Ive retired, I still try to inspire people to DIY and offer detailed instructions. Ive done realtime with a few fellow photographers who now do their own work and one even started a business.

I hate to see these wonderful cameras go to the trash because it just needed to be cleaned a bit or a simple adjustment.
Before tossing them, give it a try to fix? cant break a broken camera. orrrrr....., offer them for adoption?

 

[E. von Hoegh]

Any clue what they are going to pay?