So... I'm still there. Got moved to 2nd shift and it's alot more chill that 1st. Only 1 supervisor and he's very laid back, as long as the machines are running he leaves you alone. There's still a bit of... racial friction... but leagues better than 1st shift. The machinist I'm working under was a little rocky at first, but we've come to an understanding and are getting into tempo with eachother. It's a loud shop and english isn't his primary language, so when he talks to me he'll motion me over, I'll lean in, get instructions and then repeat back. Really has cleared up on misunderstandings.

Its taken me a fair bit of time to get used to this factory work culture, 'human machines' as in you do your job, just your job, and if you encounter a non programed error you contact your supervisor. It feels very odd to me to not be able to offer assistance to a coworker or see a problem and say "not my job" and walk away. ie; A machine leaking coolant on the floor and a older gentleman having difficulty cleaning it up and think "well I'm not allowed to help him because that's not my job"

Turns out the new hires on 1st shift I was being trained with were the nephews of one of the managers, hence why my training was neglected for their special treatment. As of now things are tolerable. Lots of braindead floor sweeping, but I can put up with it for now for what they're paying me. I'm thinking I'll stick things out until the new year (christmas bonus and christmas party) and then look for a new job.

So yeah... not THE job, but its A job for now..