“There are about ten days left until the Carpentry transfer exam. If you work hard and win everyone's respect, it's not impossible for me to try and get you an opportunity.”
“Of course, the prerequisite is that you must demonstrate your true skills.”
“We are workers; workers rely purely on their skills to make a living. If you are capable, no one can stop you.”
“If you are not capable, even if you have a big Leader backing you, those old workers will still look down on you, and even if I get you an opportunity for the exam, you won't be able to grasp it.”
Wang Lif took the opportunity to educate Chen Jianye.
From his perspective, Chen Jianye was a studious young man.
He was just afraid that he might get carried away after achieving some success.
So, it was very necessary for him to give Chen Jianye a preventive shot in advance.
In this era, suppressive education was very prevalent.
“Squad Leader, don’t worry, I will definitely work hard and not embarrass you.”
Chen Jianye said in a deep voice.
“Hmm, don’t embarrass me, and don’t embarrass your father, or yourself.”
“Work hard.”
Wang Lif patted Chen Jianye’s shoulder and strode away.
As a Team Leader, he had many miscellaneous tasks to manage for the team.
Being able to spare two days to teach Chen Jianye was already his best effort.
When the off-duty bell rang, Chen Jianye glanced at the panel.
Carpentry LV1 55/500
If he continued at the current pace, earning about twenty-seven or twenty-eight points daily, his Fitter Skill could upgrade to LV2 in just over half a month.
This was on the premise that Wang Lif was teaching him.
No wonder Zhao (Specialist) and Wang Lif both said that to do Carpentry, one needed a Master to guide them.
If the Master sincerely taught and the apprentice diligently learned.
Basically, in about a month, one could steadily upgrade to LV2 Carpentry level.
It was indeed fast.
Starting tomorrow, Chen Jianye would have to go on duty and work.
‘I hope the experience growth progress doesn't fall behind.’
Chen Jianye thought to himself, tidied up his tools, and left work on time.
After work, Chen Jianye walked home.
He walked very slowly.
His gaze casually swept around, observing every plant and tree of this era, as well as the passersby.
Another day passed.
The third day.
Chen Jianye went to work early.
“Jianye, come with me.”
Wang Lif waved to Chen Jianye.
The two came to a workstation.
“You’ve understood the work we Carpenters do. Today, I’ll take you to familiarize yourself with the position.”
“The daily task for this position is to produce two hundred parts. Since it’s your first day on duty, I’ll allow you to make fifty.”
“Within half a month, you must become familiar with your work and meet the daily output standard.”
“For the next half month, you’ll have to make up for the parts you were short on in the first half of the month. Can you do it?”
Wang Lif asked.
“Squad Leader, I can do it.”
Chen Jianye nodded.
“Good, hand me the file, and I’ll demonstrate it for you personally.”
Wang Lif smiled happily.
He put on his gloves, picked up a steel-cast part, and pointed to the blueprint pasted on the workstation.
“A qualified part must be made according to the blueprint. Once we have the part, our first priority is to inspect it.”
Chen Jianye immediately handed over the caliper.
Wang Lif took it, looking at Chen Jianye with appreciation.
Putting everything else aside, this kid really had an eye for work; he didn't even need to be told.
A few minutes later, Wang Lif explained the process of inspecting the part, fixed the part on the workbench, and processed it with a file.
After processing, he continued to measure until the part met the blueprint requirements.
A qualified part was formed.
“Did you understand? I’ll demonstrate it one more time.”
Wang Lif asked.
“Squad Leader, I’ll do it. You watch me operate once.”
Chen Jianye said impatiently.
“Haha, alright.”
Wang Lif smiled even more brightly, actively giving up his position.
Chen Jianye picked up a part, inspected it according to the standards Wang Lif had just taught, and checked the part against the blueprint.
Then he performed secondary processing using a file and a measuring ruler.
It was his first time on duty, so his work progress was very slow.
After about ten minutes, the first part was finally completed.
“Squad Leader, please check it for me.”
Chen Jianye said proactively.
Wang Lif picked up the part, checked it with a measuring ruler, and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth: “Well done.”
“Do I have the ability to be independently assigned to a position now?”
Chen Jianye asked with a smile.
“If every part can be like this, then of course there’s no problem.”
“How about this: you continue working normally, and every three parts you make, I’ll have Old Hu come over and check them for you.”
Wang Lif arranged.
“Old Hu?”
Chen Jianye looked puzzled.
Wang Lif waved to a middle-aged Carpentry: “Old Hu, come here.”
“Squad Leader, what’s up?”
The Carpentry named Old Hu walked over.
“Chen Jianye is starting work today, I’ve assigned him to process parts, and since it’s his first day, I’m a bit worried.”
“So, after Jianye finishes three parts, you check them for him once.”
“If there are any issues, you handle the rework to ensure no defective products slip through.”
Wang Lif instructed.
“Isn’t this asking me to babysit?”
Old Hu looked troubled.
If Chen Jianye kept producing unqualified parts, wouldn't he have to constantly clean up after Chen Jianye?
“Don’t worry, although Chen Jianye is young, he learns Carpentry very quickly.”
“This is a part he just made; there’s nothing wrong with it.”
“I’m asking you to watch over him as an extra layer of insurance. How about this: you can rework a maximum of five parts for Chen Jianye per day. If it exceeds that number, you come find me.”
“This job will last at most a week; once he’s proficient, you won’t need to supervise him anymore.”
Wang Lif persuaded.
“Then… alright.”
Old Hu nodded, agreeing.
“Jianye, work hard, don’t mess up.”
“If you feel unwell, go to the Team Leader area to rest immediately and tell me.”
Wang Lif exhorted.
“Squad Leader, don’t worry, I’ll definitely do the job well.”
Chen Jianye nodded with a smile.
After Wang Lif left.
“Kid, let me tell you first, it’s definitely not okay for me to cover for you.”
“You’ve offended Lao Yi, and I can’t teach you anything either. You just work steadily, and if you can’t do it, you’ll have to bear the consequences.”
Old Hu laid out the harsh truth upfront.
“Master Hu, what’s your name?”
Chen Jianye pulled out a daqianmen cigarettes.
Old Hu hesitated for a moment, then took the cigarette: “My name is Hu Nanpeng.”
“You don’t need to try to get close to me. If I teach you anything, I won’t be able to explain myself to Lao Yi.”
“Master Hu, I’ll call you once every three parts I finish.”
“I won’t disturb you at other times.”
Chen Jianye picked up a part, ready to start work.
“Alright, we have a deal.”
Hu Nanpeng was very happy, looked around, and strolled out of the Workshop to smoke.
Chen Jianye steadily polished the part in his hand.
The first part took him almost ten minutes to complete.
The second part took him only eight minutes.
The third part took him only seven minutes.
After that, the time to complete a single part almost stabilized.
It was roughly six minutes per part.
Just over twenty minutes later, Chen Jianye called Hu Nanpeng over.
“This young man really works well.”
After inspecting, Hu Nanpeng couldn't help but praise him.
The part's dimensions were very close to those on the blueprint, with minimal tolerance fluctuation.
Even if he were to do the work, carefully controlling the dimensions, it would be roughly this level.
Only when he received a large job with particularly precise dimension requirements would he strive for perfection, controlling the part dimensions to a very stable state.
This was also the difference between a novice Carpentry and an experienced Carpentry.
An experienced Carpentry could control the dimensions slightly looser or tighter without affecting the normal use of the part.
A novice Carpentry could only control the part dimensions tightly.
If it was slightly loose, the part's dimensions would drift far off, making it unusable.