Any Skilled Tradesmen here I can ask some questions?

Ktmscout wrote:

Take a look at the Elevator Constructors. The type of work performed varies and is similar to many of the previously listed. One day you can...

Take a look at the Elevator Constructors.
The type of work performed varies and is similar to many of the previously listed.
One day you can be welding machine beams down and the next be wiring a complex industrial control system.
It consistently rates as one of the number one “blue collar” trades.
There is a comprehensive 4 year apprenticeship program.
The pay and benefits are second to none.

rollin64caddy wrote:

Are you an elevator guy? I just got my mechanic license a few months ago. Its a tough trade to get into but definitely a good...

Are you an elevator guy? I just got my mechanic license a few months ago. Its a tough trade to get into but definitely a good one!

trwright3 wrote:

I build things. Started when I was 4 and was running crews at 20. Electrician wouldn’t be bad. Idk about plumbing lol. I’d go with framing...

I build things. Started when I was 4 and was running crews at 20. Electrician wouldn’t be bad. Idk about plumbing lol. I’d go with framing than you can drive around and say I built that road or bank/church. Oh and the views ??

trwright3 wrote:

I build things. Started when I was 4 and was running crews at 20. Electrician wouldn’t be bad. Idk about plumbing lol. I’d go with framing...

I build things. Started when I was 4 and was running crews at 20. Electrician wouldn’t be bad. Idk about plumbing lol. I’d go with framing than you can drive around and say I built that road or bank/church. Oh and the views ??

coastlinecascot wrote:

Good looking work! Framers here in ca don't make shit. Unless it's a side job.

Ktmscout wrote:

Yep
In Local 21 here in Dallas.

jgourley124 wrote:

Union Pipefitter here in NJ. Pay is great at $52/hr, but don’t let that number fool you. Roughly take home pay is $1300/wk. I did not...

Union Pipefitter here in NJ. Pay is great at $52/hr, but don’t let that number fool you. Roughly take home pay is $1300/wk. I did not know a thing about pipe when I first got in. I had a choice to do welding, but I went against for reasons like others have said, you don’t want to breath that shit in all day.

Any tradesmen will tell you, you make your own personal conditions and it’s an art to stay clean. I can grind and cut pipe just as good as the next guy, I just plan on staying clean and working safe. It can be back breaking, but always keep in mind “work smarter not harder”. I have had three back surgery’s and I’m still able to do my job daily because just following simple self taught rules and skills.

Most of our work is in refinery’s, power plants, pipelines etc. We do have work in new construction with HVAC and natural gas.

Myself I work for a maintenance department at a university which as others are saying, maintenance is the way to go. Hope this helps.

Harry Backmon wrote:

By the way, what is "line school"?

350ss wrote:

Working in a trade, what do you do if/when you get injured? I took a trip over the bars and had broken/bruised ribs and messed up...

Working in a trade, what do you do if/when you get injured?

I took a trip over the bars and had broken/bruised ribs and messed up back but was able to limp to my desk/computer on monday though I barely could get out of the chair at the end of the day. Wouldn’t have made it having to do something physical though I guess the same can be said if I broke an arm or hand.

No longer want to work in an office/desk job but always worried what happens in a job where you couldn’t recover while working.

Shawn142 wrote:

I'm an aerospace toolmaker/jig and fixture builder which is a skilled trade. Sort of a cross between a quality person using precision measurement equipment, a machinist...

I'm an aerospace toolmaker/jig and fixture builder which is a skilled trade. Sort of a cross between a quality person using precision measurement equipment, a machinist, and a mechanic. It combines working with computers and your hands at the same time. The short version of the job description is you build and maintain aircraft assembly fixtures. Obviously aircraft are built to pretty tight tolerances so the jigs have to be constantly worked. You can also expand into structure like ship building. It has afforded me a lot of amazing opportunities. I've worked for SpaceX building launch pads for rockets, contracted for NASA helping build their new SLS rocket, and right now I'm working at Lockheed helping build the F-35 stealth fighter. The industry is starving for new blood because no one is picking this industry up anymore. Worth a look if you like that sort of thing.

350ss wrote:

Working in a trade, what do you do if/when you get injured? I took a trip over the bars and had broken/bruised ribs and messed up...

Working in a trade, what do you do if/when you get injured?

I took a trip over the bars and had broken/bruised ribs and messed up back but was able to limp to my desk/computer on monday though I barely could get out of the chair at the end of the day. Wouldn’t have made it having to do something physical though I guess the same can be said if I broke an arm or hand.

No longer want to work in an office/desk job but always worried what happens in a job where you couldn’t recover while working.

trwright3 wrote:

I build things. Started when I was 4 and was running crews at 20. Electrician wouldn’t be bad. Idk about plumbing lol. I’d go with framing...

I build things. Started when I was 4 and was running crews at 20. Electrician wouldn’t be bad. Idk about plumbing lol. I’d go with framing than you can drive around and say I built that road or bank/church. Oh and the views ??

coastlinecascot wrote:

Good looking work! Framers here in ca don't make shit. Unless it's a side job.

trwright3 wrote:

Kansas isn’t that bad. Of course wish it was more but some days I’d do it for free. Trick is finding guys with any knowledge and...

Kansas isn’t that bad. Of course wish it was more but some days I’d do it for free. Trick is finding guys with any knowledge and getting them to stick around. Let alone having them show up everyday.

plowboy wrote:

Electrician/plumbing field are lifelong money makers. My old Grandpa was a plumber. His motto: payday is Friday and shit won't float uphill.

plowboy wrote:

Electrician/plumbing field are lifelong money makers. My old Grandpa was a plumber. His motto: payday is Friday and shit won't float uphill.

GasGasOrAss wrote:

My motto as an electrician: if I were any dumber I’d be a plumber

mxracer71 wrote:

im in the sheetmetal union.. we make 45hr. my buddy is in the elevator union and i believe they are almost at 60hr and all there...

im in the sheetmetal union.. we make 45hr. my buddy is in the elevator union and i believe they are almost at 60hr and all there overtime is double time. Usually the ones on the job the longest seem to be the hvac guys and the electricians. Not a bad gig making 95k a year plus overtime. My wife just graduated nursing school... i know thats not a trade but there was quite a few guys in that program. Kaiser pays there nurses almost 73hr! that job will always b e in demand and you work 3 days a week at 12hr days.

mxracer71 wrote:

im in the sheetmetal union.. we make 45hr. my buddy is in the elevator union and i believe they are almost at 60hr and all there...

im in the sheetmetal union.. we make 45hr. my buddy is in the elevator union and i believe they are almost at 60hr and all there overtime is double time. Usually the ones on the job the longest seem to be the hvac guys and the electricians. Not a bad gig making 95k a year plus overtime. My wife just graduated nursing school... i know thats not a trade but there was quite a few guys in that program. Kaiser pays there nurses almost 73hr! that job will always b e in demand and you work 3 days a week at 12hr days.

coastlinecascot wrote:

The elevator union is hard as hell to get into here in ca. Also you must be young if you go into new construction. Service work...

The elevator union is hard as hell to get into here in ca. Also you must be young if you go into new construction. Service work is still hard work. Motors are insanely heavy and mostly located in tight spaces.

coastlinecascot wrote:

Good looking work! Framers here in ca don't make shit. Unless it's a side job.

trwright3 wrote:

Kansas isn’t that bad. Of course wish it was more but some days I’d do it for free. Trick is finding guys with any knowledge and...

Kansas isn’t that bad. Of course wish it was more but some days I’d do it for free. Trick is finding guys with any knowledge and getting them to stick around. Let alone having them show up everyday.

coastlinecascot wrote:

Here in ca, it's all piece work. (Insert nationality) will underbid and do shit work. Most don't pay the required insurances so they can inderbid you...

Here in ca, it's all piece work. (Insert nationality) will underbid and do shit work. Most don't pay the required insurances so they can inderbid you everytime. Some bids I see are so insanely low. I can not understand how they are making a profit. Sheetrockers hate them also. Makes more work for them.
I like the custom work you did. That is quality

Jeff_Crutcher wrote:

This thread is very moto related because there are SO MANY BLUE COLLAR tradesmen and hard workers here who all have moto in common. Let the...

This thread is very moto related because there are SO MANY BLUE COLLAR tradesmen and hard workers here who all have moto in common. Let the men share their trade info for everyone to see who want out of their cubicle, college, etc. Don’t shun this thread. Who cares where it belongs.

This may be the best, most friendly thread I’ve read on Vital and it’s all by the same common folk who take pride in their work- much of which are keeping the lights on, the water running, the gas burning, and the goods delivered. As long as it stays civil, this should be a top topic. Keeping motocross enthusiasts wealthy and spending money on motocross is the most important topic here.

dickjackson170 wrote:

How is moto-related? Asking for a friend.

350ss wrote:

Working in a trade, what do you do if/when you get injured? I took a trip over the bars and had broken/bruised ribs and messed up...

Working in a trade, what do you do if/when you get injured?

I took a trip over the bars and had broken/bruised ribs and messed up back but was able to limp to my desk/computer on monday though I barely could get out of the chair at the end of the day. Wouldn’t have made it having to do something physical though I guess the same can be said if I broke an arm or hand.

No longer want to work in an office/desk job but always worried what happens in a job where you couldn’t recover while working.