Posted: 8/27/2009 11:53:34 AM EDT
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I've heard the commercials and checked out their website, it sounds interesting. Anyone work in sheet metal?
Jay |
. They make a very good wage
| Yep, it's not a bad gig. I just got into the program and the facility is top notch. Retirement is what drew me to them. Also, one of the highest pay scales in the building trades. There's a lot more to sheet metal than banging duct all day. Fortunately, I got into the specialty side so it's not LOUD everywhere. Feel free to ask me any questions. |
| I am a General Foreman in Local 88. Sheet metal is a very rewarding career! There are so many different positions in the trade other than beating duct together. Local 88s training center is one of the best in the country and there is alot os opportunity if you are willing to learn. Go down to the union hall and put in an app. you have nothing to loose and do not get discouriged by the hiring process. Good Luck! |
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I've heard the commercials and checked out their website, it sounds interesting. Anyone work in sheet metal? Jay I'll be filling out an app next Tuesday for the apprenticeship program as well. If you see a silver Audi with a BFL, say what's up. |
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I am a General Foreman in Local 88. Sheet metal is a very rewarding career! There are so many different positions in the trade other than beating duct together. Local 88s training center is one of the best in the country and there is alot os opportunity if you are willing to learn. Go down to the union hall and put in an app. you have nothing to loose and do not get discouriged by the hiring process. Good Luck! Ya,I guess there is far more to it than beating duct all day but thats the only exposure I get to it. I get along great with the guys on our job,even sparkys. Hey Cliff, where you workin now. |
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I've heard the commercials and checked out their website, it sounds interesting. Anyone work in sheet metal? Jay I'll be filling out an app next Tuesday for the apprenticeship program as well. If you see a silver Audi with a BFL, say what's up. Yeah I'm gonna head down there. I can make through one more holiday season in retail, and I think that's about it. Jay |
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I am a General Foreman in Local 88. Sheet metal is a very rewarding career! There are so many different positions in the trade other than beating duct together. Local 88s training center is one of the best in the country and there is alot os opportunity if you are willing to learn. Go down to the union hall and put in an app. you have nothing to loose and do not get discouriged by the hiring process. Good Luck! Ya,I guess there is far more to it than beating duct all day but thats the only exposure I get to it. I get along great with the guys on our job,even sparkys. Hey Cliff, where you workin now. Westgate/Planet Hollywood. Working for Conti. We are close to being wrapped up... You? |
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I was going to look into it but the math req turned me away. I suck at math. What's the math requirement? I saw that they administer a basic math test at a later date. If it's anything like the basic math test I took this past Tuesday for another job I applied for, it's a piece of cake. If you need to brush up I have a book you can borrow and of course I would always be willing to help you out. You should come down on Tuesday. I will be filling out my app between 8:30-11:30. |
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Just checked the website, no trig or calc but geometry, and a few other things.
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Holy crap. I don't even know what a Quadratic Equation or Pythagorean Theorem is. Looks like I've got some studying to do!
ETA: I looked up Pythagorean Theorem and it's pretty basic. I also looked up Quadratic Equations and that looks pretty difficult. Being that I never made it past Algebra 1 I think the Quadratic Equations are way out of my league. That said I am still going to fill out the app. I can learn this stuff. |
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I am a General Foreman in Local 88. Sheet metal is a very rewarding career! There are so many different positions in the trade other than beating duct together. Local 88s training center is one of the best in the country and there is alot os opportunity if you are willing to learn. Go down to the union hall and put in an app. you have nothing to loose and do not get discouriged by the hiring process. Good Luck! Ya,I guess there is far more to it than beating duct all day but thats the only exposure I get to it. I get along great with the guys on our job,even sparkys. Hey Cliff, where you workin now. Westgate/Planet Hollywood. Working for Conti. We are close to being wrapped up... You? Im still out at City Center. Wrapping up too. |
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Look People you are going in as an Apprentice Tin Knocker not Rocket Scientists. They will teach you the Math you need to know. Thats the reason why they have an Apprenticeship is to teach you. Otherwise you would be a Journeyman.
I was looking at some Tin Knockers the otherday and told my partner how all the other Trades look so young anymore. It seems like us IronWorkers are just old guys. IronWorkers 118 |
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I was going to look into it but the math req turned me away. I suck at math. Dont sweat the math. Study the guides they give you and be possitive in your interview. I suck with math too but when you get in you will be going to classes. +1, go to the math review, usually a month or so before your actual test date. Study that and a standard tape measure, you'll be gtg. |
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I was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers International Association Local #399 for over 27 years. I enjoyed running an Amada CNC turret punch machine for 11 years and I was a Metal Spinner for 16 years before that. I, however, will never join another union. I saw first hand how the unions will keep the Company from getting rid of the F*$koffs, and how they would screw over those who would actually work.
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A good study guide to use is the one for the ASVAB test used in the military.
I took for a few apprentice tests for a few trades and that 's what they recommended. Of course were going back twenty years, but i know the Operating Engineers still use something close. Operating Engineers Local 501 |
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we have about 400 journeyman and 50 apprentices on the books right now and not looking so good till then end of this year.
local 26 up here in Reno. How is your guys list looking down there in Vegas? We still have almost 100 journeyman on the books, and about 20 apprentices  |
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I did electrical construction for 5 years and then I looked around. I did not see any older electricians, I knew a few but damn few. Construction is cyclical, the money is fairly good but not that good. When it dies it dies right now. No limping, no real warning. And it takes a long time to really come back. That's why I went back to school.
As a nurse I don't lack for work at any time. |