Hello, I just started a new job at almost 40. I will be working as a Metals Mechanic (Pipefitter) apprentice. I did well to get in lots of people applied and less than 20 were taken. The money is great and it's 12 miles from home. Lots of guys have been there 20-30 years and will be retiring in 5-10 years. Overall it is a very safe place to work, but people do die there occasionally. I was just wondering if we have any Operators, Machinists, or Fitters here.

 

master machinist 28 yrs now..
govt cert tig welder 12 yrs now..

..zap!

 

I ran across you on welderweb.net. You answered my post on "dream job welding test". So, I did get in It is a little scary there. It ain't no chocolate factory! Everything there blows up or burns even the water. A unit had a alarm for about 2 hours today. I'm not scared of dying at all. I'm trying very hard in training. I want to be the best
I can be. I don't care much about myself, but I would have a hard time if something I did hurt someone. The welding skill scares me a little, since I've got about 2 hours of stick time in my life (did pass a 7018 horizontal v-groove visual weld test though). They will offer the chance to test out of the first year. I'm not sure I should even try. I believe I can pass it, but I'm new to the environment and could use the time in the field. Thoughts

 

My grandfather was a pipefitter for Ingersol Rand.

Adrianspeeder

 

keep the sparks/slag out of your hair and your pants..

i'll have to go research your thread...

...zap!

 

ok i found the thread and you get a

why dont you use the same stage name where ever you go?
i do..

...zap!

 

Process operator for 5 1/2 years combined but at two refineries. I help run a coker unit at ExxonMobil. It pays really well but the work sucks. I guess you could say that I don't like the work but I definately like the lifestyle it affords me.

 

Watchout for zapster he is one very strang individual, a master designer of the weaner roaster. Watch out Forman Grill

 

I was talking to a operator yesterday. He is a very sharp guy. He was already looking at buying a Viper or Corvette. He has been working there 10 weeks! Lots of millionares and guys making 6 figures there. Overall maint. seems like a very good place to be. Most of the OT is optional. Straight time is 7:00AM to 3:30PM. Lot of big projects coming up, so there will be plenty of OT for us.

Zap,

I started using Bent6 when I first got online. Bent6 is an obscure name for the turbo Buick V6 engine. I was posting on a lot of Ford boards at the time. I kinda used as a knock on all the Ford brand loyal idiots. I do believe Ford is the best domestic, just not the only domestic. My wife and I call each other Gus and I don't mind other people calling me that. I figured I'd switch to a name that I could use in real life. Do people call you Zap in real life?

 

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dumb question but is this Union work to make such high numbers? Here in Ohio, Union Operators make $36.00 an hour, I can't seem to see operators non union making 6 figures non union for only 15 an hour non union?

 

some do some dont..

...zap!

 

Wait, this isn't real life?

 

If Raoul is involved, it is surreal.

Yes this is union work. Journeymans rate is about $30/hr. They need to work about 100 doubles without weekends to make over $100,000. Guys who work everything thrown at them can approach $150,000, but they live there and have no life. I have kids and a great wife. I won't be living there unless necessary. Everyone I've met there is very happy and sharp. I'm doing my best to fit in.

 

I have kin that works at the small refinery here at Yorktown.

Congratulations Bent6, it feels great to read a 'Good News' story here once in a while, especially right before the Holidays,

when all that double and half time starts.

 

good for you on becoming a Union member this country needs more men like urself! Support the Unions, live happy! I am a Union member myself, just as a Laborer though out of Cleveland Ohio!