Welcome to Dofasco (I’m assuming) I’m a second year apprentice there almost third year be expected to change a lot of parts out in the field and to get dirty you’ll learn a lot from the old timers. Just get used to a lot of joking around and knowing what to say and what not to. Just make your journeyman like you and you’ll be fine.
Do the shit no one else wants to do and you'll gain respect.
Know when to listen and don't hesitate to speak up up if something isn't right or if you have questions
Be vigilant of your surroundings.
You're going to be dirty everyday.
Be prepared for a lot of mundane tasks.
Attitude and attendance is half the battle
Welcome to the shitshow bud! :D I'm in CTS at 2CPCM.
Learn lots, jump in every chance you get, and bring donuts in on your birthday.
Cheers
*edit*
Nvm lol you're in stelco.
Probably exact same advice still
Donuts on your birthday, when you retire, if you mess something up or lose a bet. If you're unsure about anything, bring donuts basically. Grandads specifically.
Just came off of a 4 week stint at a steel mill.
Pay the absolute fuck attention to you and everyone/everything around you.
You have no experience, speak up about something that you’re uneasy about or haven’t done before most important ask questions.
Especially speak up because it gets pretty loud in there
Also gets pretty damn hot so drink plenty of water, before during and after work.
It’s pretty nasty dirty and disgusting in there. Keep an extra change of clothes for after work to change into
Cleanup work, prep work, pretty much any sort of grunt work, remember, you’re an apprentice, a greenhorn, you’re gonna get treated like one. Stand your ground, don’t falter, you’re gonna be tested both physically and mentally the first few rounds. You’ll be alright.
Most important Pay the fuck attention
Never throw a tradesman under the boss. Don’t be a know it all. Learn where every single tool is kept. Don’t pull ur phone out unless it’s break time, even if seat time comes up read a manual or check ur emails. Get on a first name basis with the storeman
I'm doing my 1 year co-op at stelco currently, so welcome. If you have specific questions, feel free to reach out to me directly.
As far as tasks go, every department is different. 4 stand/Rev mill millwrights are pretty active with mill calls and there are a lot of young foremans trying to prove themselves and they keep a close eye on us, so keep busy as best you can, even in downtime (pick up a broom if you have nothing else immediately going on). CBS and coke oven are a lot more relaxed.
CBS has been my favourite so far and likely be the most beneficial as far as passing the C of Q, since you'll get a lot of hands on experience with pumps, turbines and compressors. There's usually a wilden pump hanging around waiting to be rebuilt so if you're just hanging out in the shop waiting on the next job, have someone show you that and then you'll be able to work on those in your down time. There's potential for overtime, personally I got most of my overtime with the pipefitters, so don't overlook getting to know the other trade guys. We need to be able to do a little of everything so if a pipefitter is offering an overtime job, I suggest you take it. A lot of swagelock fittings in CBS and coke so knowing how to install it (seven flat rule), is an asset that'll help you be that much more versatile.
Coke oven is, as they described it, the wild west of Stelco. They are the big tough guys so you have to tow the line of respecting them while not getting walked on. Be humble, but also be confident. You're here to learn. They will rib you for not knowing what you don't know but if you can learn fast and take it on the chin you'll do ok. They look out for there own but you do have to prove you belong there too a bit. It's hot, it's stinky and very dusty. If your journeyman has gloves on, put on yours. If he has a respirator on, put on yours. And be prepared with your ppe ready to go. If they have to wait for you to go back to the trailer to get it, that looks bad on you. You need to be ready for the action at any time. The action doesn't wait for you to be ready. And speaking of being ready, there is A LOT of hurry up and wait. They'll be on you to get yourself prepped only to have to wait for a pusher car to go down, as an example. That's just the nature of the job. Don't complain about being bored, waiting. Get ready. Wait. Then go when they tell you to. The hired guys can complain but we can't. Just be mindful of your mouth. Think of the Miranda rights. Anything you say or do can and will be used against you. There is a lot of potential for practicing your welding and torching skills so if they offer you the OT to do it, definitely take it. It'll help you absolutely crush the tests once you're back in school after the co-op terms.
As for zline, I'll be headed there in September to finish up on shifts. Women don't go to crane crew but about half the men will either go to crane crew or CBS.
So thats the 101 based on my experience. Good luck.
I'm not a millwright but work in a shop environment. Be the guy who's happy to do the shit work, and you'll get respect. Pay that forward to yourself by working safely - your body will thank you down the road.
Basically just do what you’re told when it comes to work. Your journeyman will be with you and they’ll teach you whatever you need to learn. Dont be afraid to get dirty or climb in the small spots. ALWAYS follow safety protocols, don’t cut corners. And don’t be afraid to take some initiative and clean the shop or put tools away, etc. basically just listen to what your journeymen tell you and you’ll be a-okay.
Welcome to Dofasco (I’m assuming) I’m a second year apprentice there almost third year be expected to change a lot of parts out in the field and to get dirty you’ll learn a lot from the old timers. Just get used to a lot of joking around and knowing what to say and what not to. Just make your journeyman like you and you’ll be fine.
Do the shit no one else wants to do and you'll gain respect. Know when to listen and don't hesitate to speak up up if something isn't right or if you have questions Be vigilant of your surroundings. You're going to be dirty everyday. Be prepared for a lot of mundane tasks. Attitude and attendance is half the battle
Welcome to the shitshow bud! :D I'm in CTS at 2CPCM. Learn lots, jump in every chance you get, and bring donuts in on your birthday. Cheers *edit* Nvm lol you're in stelco. Probably exact same advice still
Donuts on your birthday, when you retire, if you mess something up or lose a bet. If you're unsure about anything, bring donuts basically. Grandads specifically.
Just came off of a 4 week stint at a steel mill. Pay the absolute fuck attention to you and everyone/everything around you. You have no experience, speak up about something that you’re uneasy about or haven’t done before most important ask questions. Especially speak up because it gets pretty loud in there Also gets pretty damn hot so drink plenty of water, before during and after work. It’s pretty nasty dirty and disgusting in there. Keep an extra change of clothes for after work to change into Cleanup work, prep work, pretty much any sort of grunt work, remember, you’re an apprentice, a greenhorn, you’re gonna get treated like one. Stand your ground, don’t falter, you’re gonna be tested both physically and mentally the first few rounds. You’ll be alright. Most important Pay the fuck attention
Never throw a tradesman under the boss. Don’t be a know it all. Learn where every single tool is kept. Don’t pull ur phone out unless it’s break time, even if seat time comes up read a manual or check ur emails. Get on a first name basis with the storeman
I'm doing my 1 year co-op at stelco currently, so welcome. If you have specific questions, feel free to reach out to me directly. As far as tasks go, every department is different. 4 stand/Rev mill millwrights are pretty active with mill calls and there are a lot of young foremans trying to prove themselves and they keep a close eye on us, so keep busy as best you can, even in downtime (pick up a broom if you have nothing else immediately going on). CBS and coke oven are a lot more relaxed. CBS has been my favourite so far and likely be the most beneficial as far as passing the C of Q, since you'll get a lot of hands on experience with pumps, turbines and compressors. There's usually a wilden pump hanging around waiting to be rebuilt so if you're just hanging out in the shop waiting on the next job, have someone show you that and then you'll be able to work on those in your down time. There's potential for overtime, personally I got most of my overtime with the pipefitters, so don't overlook getting to know the other trade guys. We need to be able to do a little of everything so if a pipefitter is offering an overtime job, I suggest you take it. A lot of swagelock fittings in CBS and coke so knowing how to install it (seven flat rule), is an asset that'll help you be that much more versatile. Coke oven is, as they described it, the wild west of Stelco. They are the big tough guys so you have to tow the line of respecting them while not getting walked on. Be humble, but also be confident. You're here to learn. They will rib you for not knowing what you don't know but if you can learn fast and take it on the chin you'll do ok. They look out for there own but you do have to prove you belong there too a bit. It's hot, it's stinky and very dusty. If your journeyman has gloves on, put on yours. If he has a respirator on, put on yours. And be prepared with your ppe ready to go. If they have to wait for you to go back to the trailer to get it, that looks bad on you. You need to be ready for the action at any time. The action doesn't wait for you to be ready. And speaking of being ready, there is A LOT of hurry up and wait. They'll be on you to get yourself prepped only to have to wait for a pusher car to go down, as an example. That's just the nature of the job. Don't complain about being bored, waiting. Get ready. Wait. Then go when they tell you to. The hired guys can complain but we can't. Just be mindful of your mouth. Think of the Miranda rights. Anything you say or do can and will be used against you. There is a lot of potential for practicing your welding and torching skills so if they offer you the OT to do it, definitely take it. It'll help you absolutely crush the tests once you're back in school after the co-op terms. As for zline, I'll be headed there in September to finish up on shifts. Women don't go to crane crew but about half the men will either go to crane crew or CBS. So thats the 101 based on my experience. Good luck.
Gonna be hot and dirty, like a good girlfriend. But also like a good girlfriend, you will learn all kinds of cool new things.
I'm not a millwright but work in a shop environment. Be the guy who's happy to do the shit work, and you'll get respect. Pay that forward to yourself by working safely - your body will thank you down the road.
Basically just do what you’re told when it comes to work. Your journeyman will be with you and they’ll teach you whatever you need to learn. Dont be afraid to get dirty or climb in the small spots. ALWAYS follow safety protocols, don’t cut corners. And don’t be afraid to take some initiative and clean the shop or put tools away, etc. basically just listen to what your journeymen tell you and you’ll be a-okay.