In this enlightening episode titled“Be Persistent, Be Hungry – with Austin Zapata,” we dive deep into the world of skilled work with Austin Zapata, an experienced Electric Technician. Austin shares his journey from welding to automation, emphasizing the importance of persistence and a hunger for knowledge. He discusses the thrill of traveling the country with Skillwork and the vital role of troubleshooting in his job.
Austin also highlights the importance of understanding the characteristics of the machines he works with to troubleshoot faster and more efficiently. He shares his approach to problem-solving, advising to take a broad view and consider what has changed from when a machine was running to when it stopped. Austin’s mantra,“Slow is smooth, smooth is fast,” encapsulates his methodical approach to tackling one problem at a time.