The Tradesperson Thread.
 

A thread for tradespeople to discuss the industry, tools, and maybe even network. NOT a thread for DIY'ers to seek help, sorry.

so, who works in the trades on RS?

A carpenter since 1986.

Networking is the essence. It has kept me busy over the years.

I've learned so much from those around me the best way to thank them is to carry forward to the apprentices, who, by the way, have taught me much.


What's your trade Mindbomber?

I've been an insulator since 2006.

Long-term, I plan on leaving construction or I'd be looking to become a carpenter.

What type of work do you do; multifamily, customs, commercial?

Welder/Millwright checking in.

No longer on the tools however. Although most days I find myself wishing to go back.

Electrician - FSR Class B

Still in the industry, but no longer on the tools.

Commercial, I specialize in doors and hardware (the gravy). Mostly schools, hospitals, prisons, public works stuff with an occasional office building.
If you are good at twisting wrenches you'd make a good door guy.

Go with the apprenticeship programme and get the ticket and the network.

Power Engineer.

Machinist

I know not everyone considers it a trade, but Electronic Technologist here.

Electrician: Red Seal, FSR Class B

I've been working since 2005. Way back when, I started off apprenticing for my father who is an electrician with over 30 years experience.

I've been doing residential for most of my career. Now, I get to work on ridiculously high end houses half of the time.

I got to work on one of those, had to sign a non disclose or be buried in the pyramid with the king.

Totally fascinating job, I'll never see one like it again.

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electrician FSR class A. working at surmount 2 in fort mac right now as QA/QC

I've done a good bit of unbelievably high end work, including a private island off the coast of Bowen Island with a particularly high profile owner.......

Production Machinist for VAE Nortrak ( Plant closure June 26th 2014)

enjoying my time off.

I think I'm a trade haha

Painter since 2006 and then I branched off into Demolition and Disposal

Metal Fabricator: Bcit/Ita Certified

Honda technician since 1990. days remaining may be numbered though :whistle:

I do Estimating and Project Managing for a mainly commercial Structural and Light Gauge Steel Stud Framing, Drywall, EIFS, Acoustic Ceiling, Acoustic Panel and Wood Ceiling Contractor. We do some high end houses and condo's but generally speaking mostly Schools, Hospitals, Tilt Ups, Retail Stores and Mall Tenant Improvement work.

Do you have a trade?

Wall & Ceiling installer but I am not on the tools anymore haven't been for a long time. Now I just read blueprints and specs most the day but if someone had a question I could answer it. BTW if anyone was thinking of doing this job don't, it sucks shit all around unless you get out of the field.

WALL AND CEILING INSTALLER | BC Wall and Ceiling Association

Oh cool.

Yeah I can see that kinda being repetitive.

Part of the reason I love millwrighting, its different shit everyday.

i pound sand for a living. srs.

My first reaction when I find out I'm low bid is, "oh fuck my life what did I miss?". I'm sure it's the same for most trades but the margins are so low in the lower mainland right now it's tough to get decent work with any money in it. If you go East to Alberta or Sask the margins are much much higher but now you're dealing with manpower issues. It's like you're dammed if you do and dammed if you don't.

or when you get asked a details on something specific specific 6 months later and/or if you allowed for it.