Conductor562 Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Actually, I got into surveying because of all the cool toys you get to play with...I can certainly relate. The day I hired on the RR the Trainmaster asked us why we wanted to work on the RR. Most guy came back with something about pay, benefits, etc. I told them "I just wanted to blow the whistle", lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wsm0807 Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 I'm a plumbing and hvac tech. My company specializes in large industrial process piping, but we take everything that comes our way. My day could start snaking a drain and end welding pipe on a steam boiler, then go out and run oil burner emergency service @ night. It gets hectic in the winter months but it puts food on the table and keeps the lights on. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennywise Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 I'm an electrical contractor, work on commercial and domestic premises doing electrical, fire alarms, intruder systems, access controls, AV, data and CCTV. Works pretty varied, I work in the uk and Europe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepin Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 I am a Carpenter. I can do pretty much anything but paint and carve in the cabinet industry, I even know how to use Cabinet Vision, AlphaCam, I can also use SCM, Busselato and Biesse CNC machines ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anonymous Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 stone mason 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PT Custom Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 I install custom window treatments. Plantation shutters and blinds. Etc. Work all over Chicagoland for decorators and designers. Use woodworking tools everyday as well as lasers for measuring / leveling 13 years in business on my own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regopit Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 stone mason How much real stone do you use these days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anonymous Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 How much real stone do you use these days?none, the company I work for actually manufactures their own stone veneer and thats the majority of what we lay. We also do synthetic stucco "eifs". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZ0J Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 I manage a ready mix concrete plant as my main job. I also handle the two way radio maintenance needs for the company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelz121212 Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 My name is Kelly I'm a Glazer I install windows and doors and panels as well as mirrors been doing it for about 4 yrs off and on i did some painting as well when we get slow in the winter. Some of the tools I use are Milwaukee fuel combo kit, Bosch hammer drills,mallets,pry bars, hex keys, JLG lifts biggest one i've been on was 135 footer we also use swing stage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.C Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 I'm an property maintenance technician. Every day can be something different from electrical, drywall/paint, plumbing and etc. I prefer working anything computer or electricity. So far have my HVAC certification and currently working on my electrician apprenticeship now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1R954Baker-hvac Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 Same here K.C, everyday is different and u learn alot in that field... I'm tired if it now because my main interstate is hvac, that's where the real moneys at... waiting for my wife to Finnish her medical degrees, so I can go for my class A... eventually. I want to open my company for fabrication of major chiller systems for skyscrapers... hopefully I can be up and running in 10-15yrs top pulling some good net... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.C Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 Yeah I'm also looking at boiler and chilling certification, but my work is providing it. We have several old style steam boilers and it's getting harder to find good mechanics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thoenew Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 I'm a plumber and electrician.I live in rural Nebraska. The company I work for does a lot of dirt work as well. We bury irrigation pipe and wire as well as land tiling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 I'm an property maintenance technician. Every day can be something different from electrical, drywall/paint, plumbing and etc. I prefer working anything computer or electricity. So far have my HVAC certification and currently working on my electrician apprenticeship nowThat sounds like a pretty awesome job KC. I'd love to own a bunch of rental property and spend my days maintaing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frain20 Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Joiner.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fazzman Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 Im a machinist by trade. Did do some construction work when I was younger. Love tools and working with my hands. Have a degree in low voltage electrical. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
175yamaha Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 I agree people with technical and building skills are undervalued. What scares me is they are eliminating these things from high schools. I know my local school took away autoshop and woodworking. I took both those classes in High School. Can only imagine what is happening across the country.Not to mention that there's no F.F.A. program in high schools around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
175yamaha Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 I'm a small engine tech. I work on anything that's not a car, truck, van, etc. I work a good 26 hours a week mainly because i still have to deal with school. This is a current project that I have been working on since October. It is another Ke100 (I was going to use it as a parts bike but i decided to fix it up.) note:gas tank is on my work bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylerDama Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Electrician, apprentice to be more accurate... My employer focus mostly commercial and some solar, either way as long as I'm learning I'm happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Kelso Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 I'm an auto mechanic for Honda. Been doing it for a little over 20 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchyspanner Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 I'm a plumber- gas fitter and some time sparks in the UK. My preference is new build work as custards can be a big pain the rumpus. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 What's a Custard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 I think its slang for a retarded customer. It took me a second to figure it out too Conductor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tool Whore Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 I'ma Governmental facility lectrizian by trade but I'm an information junkie. Being an electrician, especially service electrician at times, I'm basically forced into being a handyman doing everything from drywall to plumbing and trim carpentry. Which bodes well for me because I try to learn as much about everything I can. I'm certified in generators (Air and liquid), Tankless water heaters (Gas and electric), gas certified, OSHA certified, CPR, and unofficially certified in demolition I have well over 4,000 hours in heavy machine operation, including but not limited to; High-lifts, Lull's, Mini-Ex, heavy demolition and extendo-boom excavators. Many types of man-lifts, Combo's, front loaders, etc. My main areas of interest are construction trades but I dabble in law, automotive mechanics, woodworking (general, custom and trim), IT and whatever may peek my interest. I know a lot about everything but proficient in nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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