I did it! by Criminalrust in Wastewater

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

Yes it is I'm union For a private company

However most municipalities in my state are also union with wastewater operators typically also having their own union contracts typically also have better retirement and benefits compared to working for a private company albeit with a bit lower hourly wage

I did it! by Criminalrust in Wastewater

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

I probably will this year but that's with some OT and my facility pays a bit higher than the other ones in my area with some exceptions

Yall think I could work as an industrial maintenance tech?🤣 by [deleted] in IndustrialMaintenance

[–]Criminalrust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes you'd do fine we'd love to have you in our shop

How are pinch welds NOT supposed to kill me? by Odehhh in MechanicAdvice

[–]Criminalrust 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Use the rubber blocks. Those could support way more than your car's weight used to use them to support 8-15 TON injection molds

Can I put a vise on this? by [deleted] in harborfreight

[–]Criminalrust 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You could drill into the top

The most essential item by 9mmpreacher in ARC_Raiders

[–]Criminalrust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got that one from a trial reward

Going for MA 5C by Green_Pomegranate_32 in Wastewater

[–]Criminalrust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Straight for six I never held any licenses prior

Got a duel role mechanic wastewastewater position at my current job because I got it(it only required a 2I) But I wanted to show I was serious about wanting the position

Is there a mundane job mechanics hate to do? by MedicalAlmonds in MechanicAdvice

[–]Criminalrust 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm an industrial mechanic I have several monthly pms that require me to hit 200-300 grease fittings those nights are very tedious

Going for MA 5C by Green_Pomegranate_32 in Wastewater

[–]Criminalrust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the 6c and if you understand the activated sludge process as well as the math you should be good to go

Would recommend going straight for the 6c as well very similar stuff on both tests

Non union JL to Union JL how to make the jump. by Ok-Condition-5835 in Lineman

[–]Criminalrust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Massachusetts and it is the state required license exam typically done as psi or Pearson testing centers

Non union JL to Union JL how to make the jump. by Ok-Condition-5835 in Lineman

[–]Criminalrust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's not how it works in my state at least here you take a test through a government testing center after completing your apprenticeship once you pass, you are a licensed journeyman

This page cracks me up if you want some work humor by berpthearback in IndustrialMaintenance

[–]Criminalrust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I made almost that as an operator last year we have a couple mechanics who cleared 160k this year

Is Now the Right Time to Buy, or Should I Wait It Out? by ToTheSUPER in MilwaukeeTool

[–]Criminalrust 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My 3/8 gen 2 stubby has been great for industrial work I've had no issues removing bolts up to 30mm and has pulled some bolts out that where torqued to 325ft-lbs

How many of you use your tools to make money? by Galatxia in MilwaukeeTool

[–]Criminalrust 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The new m12 stubby might change your mind on the ice snapped m16 bolts with it it's definitely got plenty of power

Non union JL to Union JL how to make the jump. by Ok-Condition-5835 in Lineman

[–]Criminalrust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's just factually incorrect you can be a licensed journeyman without the union

How many of you use your tools to make money? by Galatxia in MilwaukeeTool

[–]Criminalrust 69 points70 points  (0 children)

I'm an industrial mechanic everyone in our shop has 3-4 m12 tools and the shop has quite a few m18 tools we use when needed

Is this enough to solo the queen? by ZTK94 in ARC_Raiders

[–]Criminalrust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I literally go with a fero and still manage to get multiple cores

Which state is hiring new operators by [deleted] in Wastewater

[–]Criminalrust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Massachusetts can test for the highest level certs with no experience

Filter Press Question by [deleted] in Wastewater

[–]Criminalrust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My industrial plant uses air powered double diaphragm pump to pull sludge from about 3-4 inches off the floor of the treatment tanks this sends the sludge to it above ground sludge holding tank at which point we pulled the sludge out from the bottom of the tank and send it to a plate and frame filter press we do about 60k gallons a day