Aftermarket r/c car parts for my Traxxas Nitro Stampede is what got me interested in going to school for machining, 2004-2008. Ran machines 2004 to 2015.
I worked as a machinist most of my life. In a lot of shops. No one has an apprenticeship program any more. It was on the job training. With real journey men teaching you. Btw. If they are not offering $30 an hour walk away.
My question to you is what type of organization did you get hired as an apprentice with and how did you get it? Are you currently with a contractor or an asset owner? Did you seek employment through the union or were you just lucky enough to already be working for a company that was willing to sponsor your apprenticeship?
Be confident, but not cocky. If you don't know a term or know how something works, ask. Learning is the name of the game and the best way to succeed. Ask about optional certs with the union and get into classes if they are offered by the union or a local program, and go into it with a good attitude. I started as a laborer but am a millwright now so I had industrial and mechanic experience and they both helped, but everyone had to start somewhere. Don't be afraid to have someone double check your work. Also do your research before going to a job site if you know what you will be doing. If you know you'll be doing shaft alignment or working on conveyors, do it before the job starts. Practice makes perfect as well! Good luck to you in your journey!
@@silverrick90 I sure hope so lol. This trade sounds really interesting and versatile. So definitely want to do good and not mess anything up from lack of knowledge. My brother isn’t much help either who gave me the idea to look into all the trades and see what looks interesting to me. He just says “you’ll be doing the bitch work bro” or doesn’t answer 🤦🏻♂️
@@joshr7860 thanks a lot for the long thought out comment! Definitely want to get into as many classes as I can for sure. The more I can learn the better.
@@connerSphotography while you will be doing some of the grunt work for a while, that's the way it is, and as you get more experience you will do less of it. Work safe and take it easy! If you're ever in the PNW we have some pretty good mill shutdown work up here and wages up here are really good! I'm out of the local 96 in WA. Have a great day!
Right now I work in the medical machining industry, working on my journeyman machinist license. This looks a lot more interesting though. I make a lot of fixtures and other stuff for my shop, but this looks like it could be a lot more fun. The stuff you make is pretty cool. I imagine millwright probably do better $ wise in the long run too. Hi from Indiana
.I believe you are speaking about your process of learning machinist or machining essentials. I am under the impression a millwright is the person repairing the machines that the machinists run or operate
It's a whole lot more than just turning a wrench im a millwright myself in a manufacturing plant you can do anything from fixing machine to completely tearing a machine out a installing a new one you have to cut weld machine parts and be able to line thing up with extreme precision.
@@a-yates I'm a Licensed mechanic thinking about making the switch, My main concern is confined spaces, how often are you in a clausterphobic situation on a job? Everything else I think I'd do fine, the basic skillset is very similar
@danielcordi7519 Personally, I am in tight spaces all the time, but it comes with the place where I work. It just depends on the job I have done jobs I have hated, but I haven't done anything yet that's made me want to give it up.. you won't regret making the switch.
Cool video, I stared my first year of millwright school a few months ago so far I’m loving it.
Have you guys been pretty busy your first year?
Got an interview transferring from hvac to millwright mechanical tech wanna know if they are hard on the newer guys ?
@@matt47_ I think it just depends on who you’re working with and they’re personality. I’ve worked with a lot of cool people so far, im a first year
Thanks a lot for this video! going into my first level of school
Enjoy! It’s a great trade to get into’
Aftermarket r/c car parts for my Traxxas Nitro Stampede is what got me interested in going to school for machining, 2004-2008. Ran machines 2004 to 2015.
It's like being Tony Stark or Bruce Wayne.
I worked as a machinist most of my life. In a lot of shops. No one has an apprenticeship program any more.
It was on the job training. With real journey men teaching you. Btw. If they are not offering $30 an hour walk away.
@stevenheinrich3999 what's your advice on breaking into the millwright way? I'm finishing my aa in welding this year and electric early next
Cool vid man. I am in a first level millwright program now...I can't wait until we get to the shop work...we are in CORE now.
My question to you is what type of organization did you get hired as an apprentice with and how did you get it? Are you currently with a contractor or an asset owner? Did you seek employment through the union or were you just lucky enough to already be working for a company that was willing to sponsor your apprenticeship?
I was already working for a company that needed a millwright. They posted an application and I got it.
I’m starting millwright school soon through a union im super nervous to start actually working on a job site
Just starting I’m sure you’ll be shadowing a millwright until your comfortable with the machinery.
Be confident, but not cocky. If you don't know a term or know how something works, ask. Learning is the name of the game and the best way to succeed. Ask about optional certs with the union and get into classes if they are offered by the union or a local program, and go into it with a good attitude. I started as a laborer but am a millwright now so I had industrial and mechanic experience and they both helped, but everyone had to start somewhere. Don't be afraid to have someone double check your work. Also do your research before going to a job site if you know what you will be doing. If you know you'll be doing shaft alignment or working on conveyors, do it before the job starts. Practice makes perfect as well! Good luck to you in your journey!
@@silverrick90 I sure hope so lol. This trade sounds really interesting and versatile. So definitely want to do good and not mess anything up from lack of knowledge. My brother isn’t much help either who gave me the idea to look into all the trades and see what looks interesting to me. He just says “you’ll be doing the bitch work bro” or doesn’t answer 🤦🏻♂️
@@joshr7860 thanks a lot for the long thought out comment! Definitely want to get into as many classes as I can for sure. The more I can learn the better.
@@connerSphotography while you will be doing some of the grunt work for a while, that's the way it is, and as you get more experience you will do less of it. Work safe and take it easy! If you're ever in the PNW we have some pretty good mill shutdown work up here and wages up here are really good! I'm out of the local 96 in WA. Have a great day!
Right now I work in the medical machining industry, working on my journeyman machinist license. This looks a lot more interesting though. I make a lot of fixtures and other stuff for my shop, but this looks like it could be a lot more fun. The stuff you make is pretty cool. I imagine millwright probably do better $ wise in the long run too. Hi from Indiana
Awesome video.
Creative but I will stick with diesel mech 😂
.I believe you are speaking about your process of learning machinist or machining essentials. I am under the impression a millwright is the person repairing the machines that the machinists run or operate
Millwrights have to learn how to machine parts. We fabricate and modify machines as well as repair them.
It's a whole lot more than just turning a wrench im a millwright myself in a manufacturing plant you can do anything from fixing machine to completely tearing a machine out a installing a new one you have to cut weld machine parts and be able to line thing up with extreme precision.
@@a-yates I'm a Licensed mechanic thinking about making the switch, My main concern is confined spaces, how often are you in a clausterphobic situation on a job? Everything else I think I'd do fine, the basic skillset is very similar
@danielcordi7519 Personally, I am in tight spaces all the time, but it comes with the place where I work. It just depends on the job I have done jobs I have hated, but I haven't done anything yet that's made me want to give it up.. you won't regret making the switch.
Awesome video
Thanks !
Where did you study?
Durham college in Whitby, ON.
@@silverrick90 I have heard good things about that college...I live in the West GTA
@@silverrick90 Are you now a n apprentice?
@@jxg151 yes, just finished my schooling last week and waiting for my transcript so I can take the qualifications exam to get my license.
@@silverrick90 Congratulations...Did you study part-time? I assume that your employer sponsored you
Fuck bro where did you go to school? I went to Sheridan for my level 1 and we didn’t even do have the stuff you showed lol
Went to Durham college in Whitby. I know some fellows that did first level in Sheridan and said it was pretty laid back.