Good companies for apprentices in MA

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Hey guys I don't really know where to ask this question but this section gets the most hits. I am a second year electrician and I feel like I am alone in my learning. no one wants to give me the time of day to to explain something to me. I'm fairly quick on my wits but if a guy tells me to hook up and ground a 2000 amp service should'nt I be working with a licensed journeyman. I mean I have myself and another aprrentice that is a second year doing this work. I love it but sometimes I need answers and the journeyman who has me doing it gives me attitude just for asking a question and if I do something wrong it seems like it's all my fault. Does anyone have any companies out there in MA that actually give a damn about helping their apprentices progress to become good electricians. I have guys on my job laughing saying I have not opened the code since I passed my test. It makes it seem like most of the guys I work with think they know everything because they have their licences but when sh!t hits the fan they start pointing fingers at everyone else. Is this the norm because if it is I think I'm going to have to find another trade.
 
Rizzo,

You're going to find people like that in every company, Don't take it so

personal, that additude is not all from you. Ask your questions and get your

answers then just do the work, there is a bunch of rough guys on new

constuction so you better put your thick skin on. The trouble today is lots

of J-men don't feel they have the time to teach the young guys, too much

hurry, hurry, hurry, know what I mean?

You don't have to change trades, because it's the same way in those trades

as it is in ours', Stick with it, do good quality work, don't goof off, pretty

soon you're going to be the guy that your complaining about now!!!!!!
 
Rizzo26,

I just started with Wayne J. Griffin Electric a few weeks ago. Their motto is "Best of the Best"We bid alot of prevailing wage projects. It might be worth your time to send them a resume.

You might want to apply to Gemini Electric. I heard that a bunch of guys left and they might be hiring.

Professional Electric might also be hiring.

Best of luck in the future,

Justin J. Walecka
 
I know a few ex employees of WJG, good luck with that...:roll:

Yes they work a lot of prevailing wage work.

All I will say is always check your stubs and make sure your getting what you should...I will leave it at that.
 
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Yeha I heard alot of bad stuff about wayne J. Griffin I applied there and was offered a job but at like 9 an hour I said no thanks. but thanks benaround,Iwire,steve,and waleka..I'm gonna give consolidated a call. :)
 
What about checking out the local union and see if they are taking in apprentices. That's a good way to get the best of both school and OTJ.
 
mdshunk said:
Some people say these guys are top notch.
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I'm also an employee of that company so I'll throw in my $.02.

This is the first time I've worked for a large company like CES. I'm not going to publicly trash the company I work for, but I'm not going to say it's all roses either. That said, it's good company to work for. It has its problems like anyone else and sometimes they can be downright frustrating. But overall the pay and benefits are a lot better than the small companies, and the working conditions are much better. Also, in the very short year I've worked for them, I've learned a lot and have participated in some challenging and interesting projects.

Most companies have specialty or several specialties, so you have to investigate that. One of the companies that Justin mentioned in his list does mostly big box retail stores and supermarkets. That is their specialty and they do them quite well. So it all depends on what you want to learn. Find out what the company does, and then go for it.
 
sparkky302 said:
What about checking out the local union and see if they are taking in apprentices.
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That is certainly worth looking into.

In this area as far as I know that would be IBEW Local 103 in Dorchester. They are on the web.

Just a heads up to all we will not discuss if its better to work Union or Merit.
 
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Yeah I have been on the list for 103 about 5 times after a year you have to reapply. It seems like they have enough shops organizing in to fill quotas but I know a alot of guys who are laid off in 103 working for my shop under the table because they know the owner. I heard that my shop might be organizing but i will leave it at that. Anyways my uncle works in local 104, he's a lineman IBEW and I'm currently on the list and summer's coming up. I am torn between being an electrician and a lineman but the pay is just too good to pass up being in 104...those guys make a little less than 103 like 36 an hour then hazard pay and so on... but the 104 area is all of mass, nh, and ri...and those guys are making 6 figure income' so that makes a big difference in pay plus the ot is freak'in unbelievable..i will definitely check out consolidated but if I get a call from 104 then I'm there. Well thanks for the help
 
I heard alot of different things regarding Griffin Electric.

I figure do your job and you shouldn't have an issue.

Some of the guys that spoke badly about them were not the brightest lamp on the tree nor a ball of fire.

Guys that currently work here speak very highly.

I have only been employed with them for a little under three months. I think it is much too early to make a judgment call.
 
I think a big part is.. Learn what you can.. ask then ask again, some "know it alls" will be wrong. The more you learn the more "they" quiet down. A big company can give you alot of knowledge and insight. Hook up with someone who knows and do some side stuff in the resi neighborhood and you'll be off and running.

I was an unemployed truck driver twenty years ago, wasn't sure what a screw driver was. A mutual friend hooked me up with an electrician who needed a hand . Started out doing small fire alarms then progressed from there, to a huge shop. they folded and I moved with a few that started their own Gig.They are now over ten years old.I was lucky at that time they wanted to teach you. No time is no excuse. A well educated work force is your best asset.

You'll find a guy that likes to share the knowledge, they will take you under their wing and spend the TIME to help you.

Don't give up. It's an awesome trade. May never get rich.. But you will never go hungry.
 
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