A Career with UA Sprinkler Fitters Local Union 669 - A Day In The Life

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  • Опубліковано 26 лис 2024
  • Are you considering a career as a Sprinkler Fitter? Watch this video about what it takes to have a rewarding career as a member of UA Sprinkler Fitters Local Union 669.
    Learn more about a Sprinkler Fitters’ career here: www.sprinklerfi...

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  • @pauldouglas2376
    @pauldouglas2376 2 роки тому +9

    Joined as an apprentice for my father, in 2021, for Crimson Fire Protection, Local 669. Best year, of a working man, I've had my whole life, so far, and I'm 27. I'm 4th generation, of pipefitters, in my family. Great grandpa was the beginning of it all. What can I say, other than. It's just a family tradition.

    • @edsoncuevas7652
      @edsoncuevas7652 2 роки тому

      Nice dude! Glad to hear! I’m 28 I start in 1 week with 669! I’m currently working non union, I’m about a year and 2 months into the trade

    • @trevorjohnson590
      @trevorjohnson590 Рік тому

      What’s the starting pay for where you’re at starting as an apprentice?

    • @mattt5176
      @mattt5176 Рік тому +2

      I just journeyed out im 25 yrs old. I got in at 20 yrs old...im 2nd generation and I want to get out as soon as I can. Moneys good but it takes a toll on your body. Every day getting beat at work throwing up pipe gets very old. I question my career all the time. All these old timers just settle because the moneys decent, most are divorced & miserable, cant afford to leave because they spend every damn dollar they earn...Get in ..save that money & get out. Trust me u dont wanna be another old fitter thats been in for 30+ yrs only to retire all broken. Theres sooo many other ways to make good money.

    • @TerryWhisk
      @TerryWhisk Рік тому

      @@trevorjohnson590depends on state

  • @woodyjonz
    @woodyjonz 10 днів тому

    Thank you. That was cool. My son is thinking about applying.

  • @joewatters3851
    @joewatters3851 Рік тому

    Retired Local 25 pipe fitter here, UA all the way baby!

  • @MrLhill1222
    @MrLhill1222 4 роки тому +4

    Started in 1997 ended up starting my own company.

    • @Mrjones-ed7hi
      @Mrjones-ed7hi 4 роки тому +1

      How's that working out? Do you do more then sprinkler fitting?

    • @MrLhill1222
      @MrLhill1222 4 роки тому +1

      It’s working out I focus on inspections on fire systems , Fire pump , Backflows Etc

    • @Kal-El207
      @Kal-El207 2 роки тому

      @@MrLhill1222 That’s amazing man. Congrats. I’m in the process of finally obtaining my GED. I have two tests left and will be going straight to Sprinkler Fitting.

    • @MrLhill1222
      @MrLhill1222 2 роки тому

      @@Kal-El207 Stick with it bro it will take care of you and the family.

  • @isaacc6680
    @isaacc6680 5 років тому +4

    Local 483 here

    • @510mundo
      @510mundo 5 років тому +1

      I have my interview for them on the 2nd and that's what brought me here lol

    • @mostwanted650
      @mostwanted650 4 роки тому

      483 here too!

  • @victorcox1854
    @victorcox1854 6 років тому +1

    Dalmation 669 Kentucky

  • @fitter5426
    @fitter5426 7 років тому +1

    Pittsburgh local 542

  • @georgeanderson2119
    @georgeanderson2119 7 місяців тому

    my name is GEORGE ANDERSON . I started with General Automatic Sprinkler CO. I was 18 yrs. Old ! I got to work on the US. Capitol Bldg.From there I worked everywhere. l have had a great life doing and retired from it I got to work from MD. To Across the United States to California ! The pay out west the best money! it is all good no matter where ! You will be amazed in different ways how people can train you to do things (like right -wrong and every thing else easy and the hard way ! just listen and do your best and you will have no trouble getting a job anywhere you want to go! You are in charge of your destiny !!! Good luck work hard and enjoy the ride !! You will be amazed what you learn! TRY YOUR BEST! Never give up !! Remember there are 2 kinds of can’t ! Can’t do it ‘. CAN’T STAY !!!!

  • @gainz_9126
    @gainz_9126 5 років тому +1

    Good stuff

  • @miguelsaenz2979
    @miguelsaenz2979 5 років тому +3

    Local 669 Based out of Maryland

    • @Beemgod
      @Beemgod 4 роки тому

      Continential?

  • @XhopebringerX777
    @XhopebringerX777 4 роки тому

    Can you rejoin if I left? I left before the 6 month probationary period and didn’t even got my union card. I’m trying to get back in as a level 5 apprentice. Can anyone answer and if so how can I rejoin?

    • @dixienormous2355
      @dixienormous2355 4 роки тому

      A UA-cam comment is not going to get you an answer

    • @sprinkteach
      @sprinkteach 4 роки тому +1

      Hello Abdiel. To get back in, I would suggest contacting the Local 669 business agent for the area that you live in. www.sprinklerfitters669.org/ They can tell you what you will need to do and the employment picture for your area. Good Luck!

    • @josephfreeman1427
      @josephfreeman1427 4 роки тому

      Yes but you have to fill out papers again and pay the Initiation fee

  • @mrclevelandbrown1220
    @mrclevelandbrown1220 7 років тому +2

    Local 550 here

  • @sea9728
    @sea9728 5 років тому +1

    Do you need to take a physical / math test to join?

    • @LucaBrasi231
      @LucaBrasi231 5 років тому +1

      1st you gotta know somebody. 2nd you have to pass a drug test, 3rd you have a five year apprenticeship...not like scabs, they take anyone who is willing to work for pennies and never ask questions...

    • @Chris-eo1bp
      @Chris-eo1bp 5 років тому

      @@LucaBrasi231 how much is the apprentice pay?

    • @LucaBrasi231
      @LucaBrasi231 5 років тому +1

      @@Chris-eo1bp it depends where you live. Rates go to according to what district you are in. Call local 669 and ask them questions dude Jesus Christ find out for yourself

    • @Chris-eo1bp
      @Chris-eo1bp 5 років тому

      @@LucaBrasi231 well why did you say work for pennies. Im in the L.A area

    • @LucaBrasi231
      @LucaBrasi231 5 років тому

      @@Chris-eo1bp Im saying if youre non-union you will work for pennies.

  • @stevescontriano860
    @stevescontriano860 3 роки тому

    Just ask John Mott About his six hour commute every day

  • @miguelsaenz2979
    @miguelsaenz2979 5 років тому +1

    Local 669

  • @deborahmckinney4038
    @deborahmckinney4038 2 роки тому

    do they have any Union shops in southern Cal

  • @currbag
    @currbag 4 роки тому +1

    Local 179 canada! Nothin finer than a 179er!

  • @felixrodriguez5847
    @felixrodriguez5847 4 роки тому +1

    What is the average salary of a sprinkler fitter in California?

    • @nathancousineau2606
      @nathancousineau2606 2 роки тому

      Union for foreman rate is $45 an hour that’s after the 5 year apprenticeship program

  • @ross721983
    @ross721983 5 років тому +1

    what's the average salary for this job in the US

    • @fitter5423
      @fitter5423 5 років тому +1

      All depends where you live. Down south they make pennies compared to what we make up north cause it’s all right to work. Cali, Phili and NJ might be the highest paid well into the mid $50s/hr.

    • @mauricemaurice6766
      @mauricemaurice6766 4 роки тому +1

      Dwn south dont make shit

    • @ryno1808
      @ryno1808 3 роки тому

      Mid 50s n hour man in Australia we make half that you got it good there

    • @ross721983
      @ross721983 3 роки тому

      @@ryno1808 same as here in the uk, I get £180 a day.
      Good job I do small works here so I can bang out the overtime.

  • @diorme9941
    @diorme9941 6 років тому +1

    Local 355 sprinkler fitter♨️

    • @CinemaUnwrappedd
      @CinemaUnwrappedd 5 років тому

      Thinking of applying for the recruitment. How do you like it??

    • @laughingoranges1605
      @laughingoranges1605 3 роки тому

      @@CinemaUnwrappedd I've the same question which you asked a year aho