Joe杏吧专区檒 Ferreyros transferred to UL Lafayette when he decided to change his major to industrial technology (now called engineering and technology management). Knowing the 杏吧专区杏吧专区檚 excellent reputation for engineering, he was confident in his move.
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That versatility has led Joe杏吧专区檒 to his current position as a CNC operator/programmer for Taylor Oilfield Manufacturing.
杏吧专区淚 basically use extremely hard bits of metal to remove material from chunks of slightly less hard aluminum, steel, cast iron, and superalloy,杏吧专区 Joe杏吧专区檒 explained. 杏吧专区淭he parts I machine are used for oilfield applications.杏吧专区
Immediately after graduating from UL Lafayette, Joe杏吧专区檒 began an internship at a small machine shop.
杏吧专区淲hile working 60 hours a week as a beginner machinist, I also read books on machining to learn as fast as possible. After six months, I began working for Taylor Oilfield Manufacturing and doubled my salary.杏吧专区
Joe杏吧专区檒 enjoyed UL Lafayette杏吧专区檚 engineering technology program, particularly because of one element.
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Joe杏吧专区檒 was also appreciative of the ENGT Student Lounge, the department杏吧专区檚 state-of-the-art study room, where he spent most of his time preparing for tests and hanging out with other engineering technology majors.
Outside the classroom and ENGT Student Lounge, Joe杏吧专区檒 was active in the , where he completed 450 volunteer hours in one school year. He also served as the Residence Assistant Director of Huger dorms and a fitness class instructor at Rec Sports.
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UL Lafayette not only impacted Joe杏吧专区檒杏吧专区檚 professional and educational paths but also his personal life.
杏吧专区淢y wife and I met at UL Lafayette at a Ragin杏吧专区 Cajun football game,杏吧专区 he said. 杏吧专区淲e have a beautiful daughter named Joella, who I hope will one day attend UL Lafayette.杏吧专区
Joe杏吧专区檒 may have graduated in 2017, but his educational journey is far from over.
杏吧专区淟ife for me is continuous education and improvement of myself,杏吧专区 he said. 杏吧专区淚 strive to do great things in my field, my life, and for my family.杏吧专区