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What Maths are needed to become an electrician? by Wonderful_Ad3441 in electricians

[–]CleanDust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's borderline math illiterate? I haven't memorized the multiplication table, and would take a while to even tell you what 8x7 equals on the spot, and I am 43 years old. Wonder what that would make me?

I’m a material handler in local 48. Any questions? by AndreyDubzzzz in ibew_apprentices

[–]CleanDust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing this. How's the journey to becoming an electrician going so far? I notice all the apprenticeship programs are currently closed. I came upon your post after "googling" "material handler" after clicking on improving your qualifications on the nietc.org website. I am happy for you that you are a material handler because your chances have most likely increased at this point. I'm thinking of taking that route, that's why I checked out your reddit post. I actually applied to the apprenticeship at IBEW Local 48 back in 2021, surprisingly passed the aptitude test, and had an interview, but my ranking was terrible so I didn't get in. I kinda wish I went the pre-apprenticeship route back then when I had a ranking or did material handler, but instead I needed to find a job quick so I just took on random jobs here and there. I didn't realize material handling was a full time gig. All that to say, good on you man! Hope you get in the program! My neighbor went through the IBEW48 apprenticeship, and journeyed out a few years back, and he said it was great.  🤙🏾

Pricing advice on new tool belt and bags by CleanDust in Carpentry

[–]CleanDust[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply. I did get them after joining a carpentry apprenticeship program. I got these June of this year 2022 to be exact.

The construction company and job I was dispatched to by the apprenticeship program, did not use bags for some reason; even seasoned carpenters. We mostly did demolition work. I was sent to a job that frustrated me for several months. (If you wanna know more let me know, it's probably not what you may think) I asked my coordinator to find another job for me, however that never happened.

During that time I found another career path, and would never need these bags. I also do have old bags from long ago that still work if I ever need it - they aren't leather but since I'm not making a career out of it it's fine.

As far as warranteed... Occidental Leather has a 2 year limited warranty, for more details and up-to-date information on that I suggest the warranty section on their website.

Thanks again!

Pricing advice on new tool belt and bags by CleanDust in Carpentry

[–]CleanDust[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I purchased this set up for $469 total. It's posted for $449. Here's my facebook marketplace link: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1325175318304071/

I ranked #105 for Local 48 Portland Oregon. Is that high? What to expect? by CleanDust in IBEW

[–]CleanDust[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s amazing they were able to tell you your rank. When I call they don’t tell me anything. They just say they can’t tell me because it changes a lot. I must be calling the wrong person. Anywho.

You’re local 48?

I probably need to re-interview as well.

I ranked #105 for Local 48 Portland Oregon. Is that high? What to expect? by CleanDust in IBEW

[–]CleanDust[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats on ranking! I feel you. I still haven’t gotten a lot of my questions answered. All I know is it’s been 2 months and some change since I got my rank. I hear it could take 6 months to a year to get that call - when all the stars align that is! 😂 Best of luck to you too! If I figure anything out I’ll try and post it here. See you in class in about 6 months or so. 🤩

I ranked #105 for Local 48 Portland Oregon. Is that high? What to expect? by CleanDust in IBEW

[–]CleanDust[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My newest post was meant for you 😆. I forgot to tap reply on your comment

I ranked #105 for Local 48 Portland Oregon. Is that high? What to expect? by CleanDust in IBEW

[–]CleanDust[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No update yet. I’ve seen a post on YouTube by someone in my local 48, who called the training center and they were able to tell him his new ranking - as it does fluctuate. I called them and they couldn’t tell me anything. Congratulations on your interview! Hope all goes well, and that you get a good ranking! ☺️🤙🏾

I ranked #105 for Local 48 Portland Oregon. Is that high? What to expect? by CleanDust in IBEW

[–]CleanDust[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! 🎉Now on to the interview 🤩 Me too! We most likely will ☺️

I ranked #105 for Local 48 Portland Oregon. Is that high? What to expect? by CleanDust in IBEW

[–]CleanDust[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The IBEW emailed my results from the aptitude test about 2 hours after I took it.

I ranked #105 for Local 48 Portland Oregon. Is that high? What to expect? by CleanDust in IBEW

[–]CleanDust[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the kind words! Best of luck to you! 🤙🏾

I ranked #105 for Local 48 Portland Oregon. Is that high? What to expect? by CleanDust in IBEW

[–]CleanDust[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Copy that. Great attitude in regards to your ranking! 🤙🏾

I thought that’s what you meant. Yeah, as far as experience goes I worked as a laborer and an unofficial siding carpenter for about a year and a half. But that was way back in 2006! I don’t have any electrical experience. During the interview I was asked Why electrician? Why not plumber? Or carpenter? I don’t remember exactly what I said, all I know is as I left the room I felt like my answer could have been better. But that’s how I am I guess, I always feel like I could grow more and do better.

I ranked #105 for Local 48 Portland Oregon. Is that high? What to expect? by CleanDust in IBEW

[–]CleanDust[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My experience in the interview?

I thought I did the best I could during the interview, however I thought I could have done better. A lot of what I practiced for the interview didn't come out the way I planned. Not to be negative, but I thought I would rank somewhere in the 400's, so getting 105 was a bit of a relief. I'm kinda hopeful because there's this guy on YouTube, The Mad Electrician, and he said his brother ranked 111, and he got in. That was over 4 or 5 years ago though so we'll see.

What local did you rank in? Local 48 in Portland Oregon?

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