Hello gentlemen,
I have my interview for local 443 out of Pittsburgh coming up next week. I've had a fair share of interviews and feel like I do pretty well with them, but any specific tips or advice, specific questions to expect, or anything else to help my cause would be greatly appreciated!
Hello all. I'm currently in the process of applying for a millwright apprenticeship and have my interview/test scheduled for the 18th. Just wanted to get some more insight from experienced guys on here to see if it's worth it? I'm from central Pennsylvania and applying to local 443 out of Pittsburgh.
I'm 29, went to tech school at 19 for diesel mechanics. Spent about 5 years working on heavy construction equipment and then switched to machining which I'm still doing. So lots of relevant experience and I'm pretty confident I wouldn't have much trouble getting selected. I've done my homework and learned a lot about the trade and picked the brains of a couple guys I know in the same local. I know whether it's worth it or not is something only I can decide, but just still kind of on the fence about it and was hoping I could get some more opinions, advice, or anything else you can offer. Appreciate any input.
Got a lot of feedback and insight on my last post which was greatly appreciated. I decided to move forward and put my application in for Local 443 (western PA). My interview, and hopefully test, is scheduled for August 18th in Pittsburgh. I've gotten a good bit of info on what the test is like and found a nice thorough practice test and study guide online.
I know it varies by local, but can anyone share anymore info/advice on the whole interview and test process? Did any of you find it particularly difficult or anything? Also, what kinda time frame would I be looking at from that day, to hopefully getting selected, and then having to report to my first job? Thank you guys for all your help!
I'm sure this kinda thing has been asked more than once before, so I apologize if so. Just turned 29 last month and looking to make a real change in both career and lifestyle. Not legally married but I just consider her my wife until we get to that. No kids and don't want any. All my work experience has been in heavy construction equipment as a mechanic and in manufacturing as a machinist. I live in central Pennsylvania and I'm looking into an apprenticeship in Local 443.
I'm lucky enough to have both a relative and friend that are both journeyman millwrights in the same local. I've picked both their brains quite a bit about it and have a pretty good idea at this point of what I'd be in for and what to expect, but I'm still undecided about it. I thought I'd see if anyone can offer anymore insight/advice on the trade and apprenticeship and if you think, in your experience, if all the long hours and travel and time away from home are worth it in the end and the pros outweigh the cons. Thank you all!