I’m super conflicted on going Union or staying with the company I’m at, I already reached out to my local and no reply in a month unfortunately. I just want to work hard and make enough money where I can spend responsibly and live comfortably and save
Show up early, work hard, be careful who you trust, learn all you can, ask questions, don’t do anything you don’t feel safe or comfortable doing. Don’t be afraid to try new things and volunteer for overtime. Good luck 👍
It was with moderate overtime. My last check was even more because I worked an extra 16 hours. I on average make over 120k/year gross. With OT. I don’t get laid off and work consistently throughout the year even if there’s not much OT.
we had a program in my area called big step, that helped prepare you for all sections. I would look into that to see if you have something in the Chicago area. Otherwise there's plenty of good resources online.
You are doing great Brother! Keep up the great videos!
Thanks! Will do!
I’m super conflicted on going Union or staying with the company I’m at, I already reached out to my local and no reply in a month unfortunately. I just want to work hard and make enough money where I can spend responsibly and live comfortably and save
Im applying for a pipe fitter apprenticeship next week any good advice ?
Show up early, work hard, be careful who you trust, learn all you can, ask questions, don’t do anything you don’t feel safe or comfortable doing. Don’t be afraid to try new things and volunteer for overtime. Good luck 👍
Thanks for the info
I’m located in garner NC and I’m currently a diesel technician. How much can someone make starting as a pipe fitter ? And are they giving OT ?
Pre apprentices in my area start off around 21$ an hour cap out over 60$
@@bluecollarsuccess7196 Little Rock Arkansas starts at 24.00 as of 2024
Was that a check with over time or without? One guy on youtube said he made 110k after taxes as a journeyman with over time 175000 before taxes etc
It was with moderate overtime. My last check was even more because I worked an extra 16 hours. I on average make over 120k/year gross. With OT. I don’t get laid off and work consistently throughout the year even if there’s not much OT.
How much does a foreman make? How long will you be a journeyman before becoming a foreman?
It all depends, but generally foreman is 10-15% extra added to journeyman scale hourly rate.
i’m about to take the test for 597, any advice on studying the mechanical comprehension section?
we had a program in my area called big step, that helped prepare you for all sections. I would look into that to see if you have something in the Chicago area. Otherwise there's plenty of good resources online.
Wana be a pipe fitter but I’m scared I’m not smart enough to
What local are you out of?
597 area Chicago. But I work in house at a company as a steamfitter so my wage is a bit lower than the outside. But I get PTO etc
How long does it take to become a journeyman? I thought it was like 5 years
Depends on the local 4-5 years
Oh ok
I called burlingame California pay for journeyman 83.75 per hour
No that’s including benefits and that
It’s only like 35-40 $ hr
Is this 60 take home?
yeah about, sometimes more
It’s like 4400-4700 month for me
I’m on my 6th year