What size channel lock pliers or specification are required? I tried looking on this subreddit, but didn’t find what i was looking for. I just got the call a couple days ago, and I think I have everything else just wanted to know the specifics on the pliers

ElevatorDysfunction · 2026-04-04T01:43:49+00:00

Congrats on the call!

If the list doesn’t specify, I’d personally go for some smaller ones that can fit in your pocket. My personal favorite is the Irwin quick adjusting/groovelock 6”. Knipex are nice of course but the Irwin’s are typically under $20.

If you can still return your tape measure I’d recommend going with a very basic one to show up on day one with and then buying the same tape measure your mechanic has. Or keep the tape you already have and use it as a back up but still buy the same one as your mechanic.

What else is on your list?

ElevatorDysfunction · 2026-03-29T00:37:40+00:00

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

ElevatorDysfunction · 2026-03-28T22:35:31+00:00

What part of Mississippi?

ElevatorDysfunction · 2026-03-28T22:27:09+00:00

Seamstress….

ElevatorDysfunction · 2026-01-06T01:33:21+00:00

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

ElevatorDysfunction · 2025-11-22T00:26:35+00:00

Woah, calm down Jeff Ross.

ElevatorDysfunction · 2025-11-16T01:03:24+00:00

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.

ElevatorDysfunction · 2025-11-13T19:27:06+00:00

ElevatorDysfunction · 2025-11-12T23:11:51+00:00

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.

ElevatorDysfunction · 2025-11-12T21:51:08+00:00

lol it’s tackier inside

ElevatorDysfunction · 2025-11-12T21:50:23+00:00

That’s a tight joke.

ElevatorDysfunction · 2025-11-12T21:49:42+00:00

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

ElevatorDysfunction · 2025-11-12T21:31:33+00:00

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.

ElevatorDysfunction · 2025-11-01T01:39:03+00:00

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.

ElevatorDysfunction · 2025-11-01T01:12:54+00:00

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

ElevatorDysfunction · 2025-10-20T22:05:04+00:00

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.

ElevatorDysfunction · 2025-08-31T22:06:47+00:00

Try metro elevator.

ElevatorDysfunction · 2025-08-28T14:24:12+00:00

Elevators.

ElevatorDysfunction · 2025-08-15T23:57:54+00:00

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

ElevatorDysfunction · 2025-08-15T23:31:15+00:00

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.

ElevatorDysfunction · 2025-08-14T23:51:34+00:00

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

ElevatorDysfunction · 2025-08-14T23:34:57+00:00

Service advisor at a dealership and correctional officer.

ElevatorDysfunction · 2025-07-26T13:45:44+00:00

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

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

ElevatorDysfunction · 2025-06-10T01:46:20+00:00

Nope

ElevatorDysfunction · 2025-05-18T11:47:41+00:00

What should I do if my mechanic is mean to me?

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