ACECO HISTORY
THE YMCA
CRANE TERMINOLOGY
THE HOLIDAYS
YOUR CO-WORKERS
100
This job featured our fish lift equipment.
What is Lake Cushman Dam?
100
The first US YMCA was established here in 1851. a. Washington DC b. Philadelphia c. New York d. Boston
What is (d) Boston?
100
A provision designed to automatically stop or safely control any motion in which a malfunction occurs.
What is Fail Safe?
100
In the song Twelve Days of Christmas, this was given on the 7th day.
What is Swans-a-swimming?
100
ACECO is clearly a family business! Besides Oddvar and Karen, there are currently 8 other pairs of parent/child combos working at American Crane. Name 3.
Who are Bryan & Phil Care Mark & Mason Machemer Tim & Brent Moore David & Chris Scheer Albert & Kevin Shirey Kevin & Brad Shirey Bobby & Rob Thomas Debbie Weilacher & Donna Matthiuz
200
At this location American Crane provided the design, manufacture and installation of an 80 ton capacity custom underhung crane system with multiple bridges.
What is Boeing in N. Charleston, SC?
200
The goal of the YMCA is to "strengthen communities through youth development, healthy living and __________." a. exercise b. Christian values c. social responsibility d. corporate sponsorships
What is (c) Social responsibility?
200
The loads on a structure which remain in a fixed position relative to the structure. On a crane bridge such loads include the girders, footwalk, cross shaft, drive units, panel, etc.
What is Dead Loads?
200
This holiday movie sequel includes a cameo by Donald Trump.
What is Home Alone 2?
200
These 2 employees have the same job title and birthday.
Who are Dirk Amole and Charlie Moyer?
300
Our 25 ton double girder clean room crane (with single failure-proof hoist) was entrusted with the important job of lifting crew module and fitting it atop their service module.
What is NASA/Lockheed Martin’s Orion?
300
According to the Village People, this is fun to do at the YMCA.
What is stay?
300
A sheave used to equalize tension in opposite parts of a rope. Because of its slight movement, it is not termed a running sheave.
What is Idler Sheave?
300
This beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931.
What is Coca-Cola?
300
They can't stay away! Name 2 of ACECO's current Retreads.
Who are Dirk Amole Jeff Griesemer Glenn Malek Debbie Miller Charlie Moyer Adam Swavely?
400
This job was located in St. Croix. Hopefully they will call us to come back again.
What is Captain Morgan Load Test?
400
A deadly fire broke out at the Reading YMCA in January of what year?
What is 1985?
400
A method of control by which the motor supply voltage and frequency can be adjusted.
What is Variable Frequency?
400
According to the folklore of Austria and other countries, this horned figure punishes naughty children at Christmastime.
Who is Krampus?
400
Several employees are parents of multiples (twins, etc.). Name 2.
Who are Debbie Miller Crystal Moore Paul Smyk Frank Stevens?
500
This project was designed to allow service to be performed without traffic interruption.
What is the Brooklyn Bridge - bridge travelers?
500
The YMCA in Reading offers this, which provides case management in an effort to address the root causes of homelessness. Program participants learn living skills, budgeting and employment skills as they work towards self-sufficiency.
What is Transitional Living?
500
The unit consisting of truck frame, wheels, bearings, axles, etc., which supports the bridge girders.
What is End Truck?
500
This holiday became popular after it was featured on an episode of Seinfeld.
What is Festivus?
500
ACECO Love Match! These two couples met at American Crane and gotten married.
Who are Kevin & Jenny Bower and Terry & Debbie Weilacher?
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