looking for work lancashire/Manchester area

[Ben88]

Hey just wondering if any one knows of any one taking on in my area, I have 8 years experience using tig & mig ,semi skilled fabricator using mild steel & Ali an a small amount of stainless. I'm hard working and willing to learn, if any one knows of anyone or anywhere would be much appreciated thanks Ben

 

[Richard.]

Knock on doors mate!
Take a cv and a welding mask.

 

[steve t]

wonder is fj still looking?

 

[Ben88]

I've done plenty of knocking most places same thing we'd give you a job but not enough work to keep the lads going as it is or there quality is **** poor. I can get work but its very basic work no learning involed pretty much dead end jig work an such. I'm currently at a place like that now so I'm looking for a decent start somewhere or with someone that can teach me to be super star welder or fabricator lol.

 

[Richard.]

That's the thing..... Every one wants to be a superstar welder but unless your jammy enough to land in the job you need to be prepared to get chucked on a jig. I've done it and I'm sure a lot of others have too. Get recognised in your position but more importantly get recognised for been able to show others how to do it too. You will need a reason to move on to the next level and be more use to them and the best reason you've got is that you've been showing the apprentice on a lunch time how to weld and he is up to take your spot. It doesn't always work in this fairy tale way but often it does. Your word means little nowadays so if I was you I'd take the best paid Mig in a jig job you can do and show em what your made of. The worst that will do for you is get you a blinding reference when you leave for the next one.

 

[F.J.]

wonder is fj still looking?

Unfortunately I've already recruited two lads and they are both doing pretty well. It is one lads second day and has so far made a good impression but by all means if you want to send me a pm I don't mind keeping details for it it turns sour

 

[Ben88]

I'm not rushing to find a job just seeing whats out there prepared to wait a few month before i make a move try an get the best i can. I've been at the same place since i left school and i dont think its doing me any favours staying there experience/money wise. I sent myself to college to do c&g lv2 tig skills just waiting on certificate. I have a little problem on the reference side tho because of working for the same employer for all this time he's my only reference how do i go about this i can't ask for a reference other wise he will know i'm looking for work. They always ask for 2 references as well could i ask my college teacher to be one?

 

[Ben88]

Cheers f.J i'm going to update my c.v this weekend so if its all good with you i'll send you a copy. What type of work is it that you do? I've photos of some of my welding work that i have took on in my own time outside of work in my albums.

 

[Brad93]

Shame you're not down this way there's lots down here at the moment.

 

[Ben88]

So months on thought I'd let you chaps know that I got the job I wanted been there over 5 months now, really enjoying it I'm the only welder there so in a great position. It's within a engineering firm so the work is massively varied so getting a good all round knowledge which I'm thriving on, as I hope to do this for myself one day in the near future. I'm building up for it got most of the equipment I need to get going just got to get a bandsaw or cold saw. I won't be going on my own with it for a good while yet still a lot to learn and I'm a firm believer in not loaning money to open a business so I've still got some way to go but going in right direction. Best thing I did was jacking my low pay, cushy, clean job an getting stuck in there taking jobs on you never dreamed you be taking on gives me a lot of pride

 

[brightspark]

I like a trier worth helping

 

[Brad93]

Excellent news!

P.s. I find a band saw much more versatile over a cold saw. Particularly if you will be working with stainless.

 

[Richard.]

So months on thought I'd let you chaps know that I got the job I wanted been there over 5 months now, really enjoying it I'm the only welder there so in a great position. It's within a engineering firm so the work is massively varied so getting a good all round knowledge which I'm thriving on, as I hope to do this for myself one day in the near future. I'm building up for it got most of the equipment I need to get going just got to get a bandsaw or cold saw. I won't be going on my own with it for a good while yet still a lot to learn and I'm a firm believer in not loaning money to open a business so I've still got some way to go but going in right direction. Best thing I did was jacking my low pay, cushy, clean job an getting stuck in there taking jobs on you never dreamed you be taking on gives me a lot of pride

Nice one Ben. Quality attitude
I see no reason why you won't get what you want.

 

[Ben88]

Excellent news!

P.s. I find a band saw much more versatile over a cold saw. Particularly if you will be working with stainless.

Cheers pal i was leaning towards the bandsaw so I'll go with it, any suggestions I don't want a big thing but I want it to be decent enough will be cutting 100x50x3 box section at biggest I imagine

 

[Brad93]

I have an imet. Italian made and accurate. 300mm capacity though.

 

[Hood]

Imet here too but bit smaller, think about 200 or 250 dia . Quality machines but pricey unless you get second hand. Paid £500 for mine second hand and worth every penny.
Try your best to get one with a swiveling head, my last one was swivel vice and it was a PITA.

 

[Brad93]

Yes second hand too. Workshop clearance, my dad had a bit of a bargain thinking about it.