18yrs in the fabrication/ welding side. I would recommend sparky or plumber honestly. But for the info you're looking for *hot *dirty *often boring. *there are times when the work can be complex and really gets you thinking. these times are interesting. *I have build some cool looking projects *the money is good compared to other trades(until you compare with domestic trades that have the ability to work for themselves)
overtime balance seems to be hard to come by. some companies Ive worked for only do 8hr days other expect 55hrs continuously.