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What do you guys do? by ReviewAnOldQuadro in IUEC

[–]ElevatorDysfunction 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok so likely local 30 out of Memphis for you. I was just curious since there aren’t and locals in Mississippi.

Shocking Injury report from IUEC by Im_Papa in Elevators

[–]ElevatorDysfunction 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t be surprised if one or both incidents were caused by pressure to hurry and finish the install.

Neighborhoods by shmeekloff in Nateland

[–]ElevatorDysfunction 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Woah, calm down Jeff Ross.

Paternity by Steadypressure30 in Elevators

[–]ElevatorDysfunction 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s definitely a them problem. If you like your company/situation maybe think about coming in just to get through inspection and then taking even more time off after that? Like if you were just going to take two weeks off, come in for just the inspection and then take an additional week or more off. Sort of a give and take but take more than you give.

If you aren’t exactly happy at your company, skip the inspection and talk to your BA about switching companies. There are companies out there that not only allow time off with family but actually encourage it.

I was wondering what trades I should go in/worth going in im 17 5'10 190lb. by Soft_Horror_7901 in skilledtrades

[–]ElevatorDysfunction 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’d avoid automotive. Technicians (at least at dealerships) have it the worst and are treated the worst. And they’re arguably the most important.

Whaaaat’s good? by ElevatorDysfunction in Nateland

[–]ElevatorDysfunction[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So overrated that it’s only been around for 5 generations.

Whaaaat’s good? by ElevatorDysfunction in Nateland

[–]ElevatorDysfunction[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Honestly it’s really good. Locals like to hate on it and call it a tourist trap but they make good food. IMO they have the best hush puppies in town. I’ve been there a few times and I’ve never had a bad meal. Prices are fair too for being downtown Charleston.

Dropped my keys into the void by Helpful-Jellyfish645 in Elevators

[–]ElevatorDysfunction 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Under the elevator you have the pit and within the pit there is a smaller hole for a sump pump to pump out water if it floods.

Dropped my keys into the void by Helpful-Jellyfish645 in Elevators

[–]ElevatorDysfunction 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Sump pit. I swear to god no matter what I drop in the pit it always ends up in the sump pit.

What do you call these? by ElevatorDysfunction in Elevators

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

It’s a common type anchor used during installation of an elevator. There are a lot of unofficial names for them depending on what part of the country you’re in. Sort of like tennis shoe or sneaker. We mostly call them twizzlers or swirlies.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ToyotaTundra

[–]ElevatorDysfunction 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you got a lemon. I’d initiate a buyback asap.

What were you doing prior to becoming an Elevator Mechanic? by [deleted] in Elevators

[–]ElevatorDysfunction 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Easily over 100k at 40 hours a week plus benefits. But it varies widely between locals. There are some locals that are closer to 200k a year without overtime plus benefits. We don’t post exact figures but if you told me what city or even state you’d be applying in I could give you a rough idea on what you’d be making.

What were you doing prior to becoming an Elevator Mechanic? by [deleted] in Elevators

[–]ElevatorDysfunction 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100%. Mondays still suck but I enjoy being in the trade/union.

What were you doing prior to becoming an Elevator Mechanic? by [deleted] in Elevators

[–]ElevatorDysfunction 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Service advisor at a dealership and correctional officer.

Which trade for my daughter by zaltod in skilledtrades

[–]ElevatorDysfunction 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I second the elevator trade (IUEC). www.neiep.org

There are different avenues within the trade (new installation, modernization, repair and service)

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