So I gets a call at 2pm today asking if I can come in for an interview at 3pm.
I get spiffied up and head out the door. They give me a quick interview and take me down to the floor. He shows me around and asks me what equipment I'm familiar with.
He then sends over the shop foerman. He hands me a bunch of scrap all different shapes and gauges some square tube and say weld it all together.
He comes back in a few minutes, looks it over and hmmms and haws and asks me if I can start tomorrow.
I said hell yes.
This place is kind of what I was looking for. 15 minutes from my house. 7-3:30 m-f
They also send guys across North America doing installations.
http://www.rangeviewfab.com/about_us.php
I'm pretty happy since I just graduated from welding school on the 6th.
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Hey, Congratulations!
It's hard to beat that! Close to the house, and less than a month out of school. I hope the money and bennies suit you.
It's rare, but sometimes the first job is the perfect fit.
Just remember, even if the job sucks and you hate it, learn everything you can from it!
Steve S
It's hard to beat that! Close to the house, and less than a month out of school. I hope the money and bennies suit you.
It's rare, but sometimes the first job is the perfect fit.
Just remember, even if the job sucks and you hate it, learn everything you can from it!
Steve S
Congratulations on getting the new job.
I didn't realize that you were Canadian.
My brother used to live in Hamilton, (now in Brampton).
BTW - if you ever get over to Burlington,
stop in at Everlast and try out the welders.
I live in the Calgary, Alberta area but work for the airlines.
When I buy my equipment, I hitch hike on the airlines
and test out the equipment first hand before buying anything.
I didn't realize that you were Canadian.
My brother used to live in Hamilton, (now in Brampton).
BTW - if you ever get over to Burlington,
stop in at Everlast and try out the welders.
I live in the Calgary, Alberta area but work for the airlines.
When I buy my equipment, I hitch hike on the airlines
and test out the equipment first hand before buying anything.
Mrkil wrote:So I gets a call at 2pm today asking if I can come in for an interview at 3pm.
I get spiffied up and head out the door. They give me a quick interview and take me down to the floor. He shows me around and asks me what equipment I'm familiar with.
He then sends over the shop foerman. He hands me a bunch of scrap all different shapes and gauges some square tube and say weld it all together.
He comes back in a few minutes, looks it over and hmmms and haws and asks me if I can start tomorrow.
I said hell yes.
This place is kind of what I was looking for. 15 minutes from my house. 7-3:30 m-f
They also send guys across North America doing installations.
http://www.rangeviewfab.com/about_us.php
I'm pretty happy since I just graduated from welding school on the 6th.
Congratulations. Best to keep the skills up any way you can just out of school. That's a good sign that you got hired relatively quickly.
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Thanks everybody
It does feel pretty good happening so quick. I didn't even ask what the pay rate was. I told him I would like around 15.
As I see it anything is better than nothing and it's good experience that can go on my resume if nothing else.
All of their stuff is hard wire with 75-25.
It does feel pretty good happening so quick. I didn't even ask what the pay rate was. I told him I would like around 15.
As I see it anything is better than nothing and it's good experience that can go on my resume if nothing else.
All of their stuff is hard wire with 75-25.
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Hey, $15 is a good starting point. My first real welding job paid just over minimum wage, but was the most fun I've ever had, and I learned a lot!
Just don't stop there. The job market is a ladder, not a bed.
I'm 44 years old, and have worked at welding in probably 25 different jobs. I've learned everything I can from each job, and moved on. I'm currently making less than half what I could if I were working on the road, but I've finally found my niche. I really enjoy what I do, have good benefits, and sleep in my own bed every night.
You will find what fits for your life, if you explore, learn, and look.
Steve S
Just don't stop there. The job market is a ladder, not a bed.
I'm 44 years old, and have worked at welding in probably 25 different jobs. I've learned everything I can from each job, and moved on. I'm currently making less than half what I could if I were working on the road, but I've finally found my niche. I really enjoy what I do, have good benefits, and sleep in my own bed every night.
You will find what fits for your life, if you explore, learn, and look.
Steve S
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Funny you say not to stop there
I got a message from my old instructor that wants to take me to a company he refers the best students to.
I have a welding test there tomorrow.
It is all tig in an air conditioned environment and starts at $22
He says that my tig right now will get me hired as a junior there.
I can't wait
I got a message from my old instructor that wants to take me to a company he refers the best students to.
I have a welding test there tomorrow.
It is all tig in an air conditioned environment and starts at $22
He says that my tig right now will get me hired as a junior there.
I can't wait
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Way to go! $22 sounds a lot better and sounds like a nice working environment as well. Always keep your options open.
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
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