Members RoboChrist Posted September 18, 2006 Members Share Posted September 18, 2006 I know there are a lot of guys in University here *snort*, but how about us tradesmen? Are we a dying breed? Anyone else besides me? Apprentices, Journeymen, college whatever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members psychepsilo Posted September 18, 2006 Members Share Posted September 18, 2006 Well... I was a painter for over 10 years. Now I don't do it much unless I find someone who will let me be creative, doing some special effects or finishes or something... and pay me what it's worth. In other words... MY house is GORGEOUS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassplayinguy Posted September 18, 2006 Members Share Posted September 18, 2006 I have my diploma for Mechanical Engineering - Automotive design, but i'm also taking an Apprenticeship for Industrial Machinery repair (forklifts and such) Ive been working for this company since i was in high school, and when i graduated college they offered me a full time job for some decent money and offered an apprenticeship as an incentive. just think... theres not to many MEs out there with the field experience to work on the stuff they design... if im not happy with what im doing down the road, it wouldnt be hard to find another job with that sort of credentials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 4string Posted September 18, 2006 Members Share Posted September 18, 2006 I'm a journeyman cabinetmaker, but I hated it so I took up sales Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassman1956 Posted September 18, 2006 Members Share Posted September 18, 2006 Before a BS, trained and worked as a jobber/repair/tool room machinist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rodney Gene Posted September 18, 2006 Members Share Posted September 18, 2006 You can always tell who is in the trades... they always have the nicest gear!! I'm not kidding. I play bass for a living and barely make it, actually I usually don't make it!... I know cats who work thier asses off doing Floors, Drywall, Painting, you name it and they all have unbelieveable gear... guitarists or bassists. Good pay, good gear, good folks. Much Respect, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tylytle Posted September 18, 2006 Members Share Posted September 18, 2006 Mechanical contractor since 1992 (hvac) Haven't used it for awhile as a business. I use it all the time for my current job. Looks good on the wall... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members narcolepticbass Posted September 18, 2006 Members Share Posted September 18, 2006 I build hydrostatic motors/pumps/transmissions for farm/construction/industrial machinery(tractors, combines, bulldozers, forklifts, skidloaders, etc). Right now, I'm temporarily working at one of our suppliers machining parts on a lathe(not much to that though). Pays decent. Once I'm through with my debt(car and remnants of college debt), I'll have more money for GAS, heh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nicebigstrings Posted September 18, 2006 Members Share Posted September 18, 2006 I managed to complete my B.A. a couple of years back and now I'm studying for my B. Ed. (teacher's college). But before this I was a scenic artist and set painter. The kicker with that gig is that film work is so sporadic and when production dried up I went to work as a house painter. It's a gig I really enjoyed and it paid the bills. It's good to have a trade. I'm going to convince my daughter to get one so she doesn'thave to be a wage slave or wait tables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members More Cowbell Posted September 18, 2006 Members Share Posted September 18, 2006 I began an apprenticeship as a Heavy Duty Mechaninc, but was convinced into going back to school by my employer. They made tthe promise that I'd have a job if I wanted it when I was done... So in about 8 months, I'll likely be continuing as a mechanic. I like playing with tools all day. They paid me more than I'm worth, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sunburstbasser Posted September 18, 2006 Members Share Posted September 18, 2006 I'm getting pretty damn skilled at lifting {censored}! Good thing too; a college music degree really doesn't mean much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jazz Ad Posted September 18, 2006 Members Share Posted September 18, 2006 Degree in civil engineering and general construction here.I've been a road worker, mason, surveyor, site watcher, projecter, architect assistant.Nowadays I work as a loss adjuster for insurance companies. I specialize in construction disorders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoboChrist Posted September 19, 2006 Author Members Share Posted September 19, 2006 Machinist in training; I won't say apprentice because well...I'm not signed on as one and probably never will be. These oppurtunities are just two few and far between where I'm at. I have a college diploma in manual machining/CNC programming and operation. On the bright side I get the chance to do really cool {censored}...things most machinists much more experienced than myself rarely get to do...set up jigs, fixtures and operate a variety of machine tools almost every day, edit NC files, work with a variety of exotic materials cutting complex 3-d models for tooling molds AND I get paid pretty much what a first period apprentice would receive. So things are pretty good atm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 1tallbassguy Posted September 19, 2006 Members Share Posted September 19, 2006 I've remodeled homes, been a roofer, hung wallpaper, was an apt. make ready contractor, installed carpet and flooring, and built cabinets.I also worked as an industrial painter and sandblaster, and currently (since 1994) am a certified safety and health professional in the petrochemical industry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoboChrist Posted September 19, 2006 Author Members Share Posted September 19, 2006 Originally posted by 4string I'm a journeyman cabinetmaker, but I hated it so I took up sales Doesn't it usually work the other way 'round?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members willsellout Posted September 19, 2006 Members Share Posted September 19, 2006 I am in the military. I learned my job on the job. Does that qualify? I drive boats for a living. You give me a boat and I can drive the {censored} out of it. Anywhere and in any weather.Right now I am in charge of the finances and personnel so I am behind a desk more than I'd like. as you move up the ranks, you get less and less field time. Sucks, but that's allright. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted September 19, 2006 Members Share Posted September 19, 2006 I guess my job would fall into this category, I fly private jets. The rich guys may have the dough, but we gots tha skillz... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoboChrist Posted September 19, 2006 Author Members Share Posted September 19, 2006 Originally posted by L-1329 I guess my job would fall into this category, I fly private jets. The rich guys may have the dough, but we gots tha skillz... Heh...had to Google your name...this your ride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted September 19, 2006 Members Share Posted September 19, 2006 Originally posted by RoboChrist Heh...had to Google your name...this your ride? Ha ha, it used to be! That one is a -8 Jetstar with it's original config engines and wing fuel tanks. Ours were upgraded with bigger fan engines and different ext. fuel tanks. Man, those planes are just about the greatest machines ever built by man, and I miss 'em every day that goes by. BTW, it also explains my avatar too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dubwolf Posted September 19, 2006 Members Share Posted September 19, 2006 I've done housepainting, renos, built decks, furniture, drywall ( )and work as a carpenter now doing whatever (see haunted house thread:) ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members beginner01 Posted September 19, 2006 Members Share Posted September 19, 2006 JOURNEYMAN machine repairer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NSPBass Posted September 19, 2006 Members Share Posted September 19, 2006 Does being a trained musician count? If so, then count me in! I'm currently a freelance french horn player in the Louisville, KY area. There's not a lot of work here in town, but I get to play with the Cincinnati Symphony, the Louisville Orchestra, the Evansville Philharmonic and Bowling Green Chamber Orchestra, as well as the random pick-up gig here and there. All that plus working nights at UPS almost pays the bills. nspbass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members georgestrings Posted September 19, 2006 Members Share Posted September 19, 2006 Journeyman electrician here... - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members basste Posted September 19, 2006 Members Share Posted September 19, 2006 i'm not sure to well understand what is a "tradesman"; but seeing replies, i think i can say i've a mechanical engineering degree. I've started in the workshop, on numeric-drive machine during half and a year, because i haven't experience required in manufacturing offices. Then i switched to aeronautic workshop during two other years. Now i work always in the same plane's firm, in a Manufacturing preparation office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassplayer2001 Posted September 19, 2006 Members Share Posted September 19, 2006 Originally posted by RoboChrist I know there are a lot of guys in University here *snort*, but how about us tradesmen? Are we a dying breed? Anyone else besides me? Apprentices, Journeymen, college whatever? I am a journeyman moldmaker, but now i own my own businesses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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