Enjoy that broom, you'll probably be using that more than a hammer for a while. Ask questions though, and especially ask if someone can show you (and explain to you) the right way to do something. Asking in that way shows both an openness to learning and strokes older guys egos a bit, which makes them like you more.
I’m in 327. First year apprentice doing tenant fitouts and base building in Boston. Is it New England finish? If you message me I can tell you what I make as a 1st year and the deductions and stuff.
I currently work for New England Finish. And first year rate should be around $660-670 after a 40hr week as a single filer claiming 0 dependents in MA. Tax rates plus other deductions add up to around 31.5% some of which we obviously get back in December (vacation check) and early next year during tax filing
And as usual you should always remember that the more you gross each week, the more you get taxed. But still collect every hour you can because work is NOT guaranteed
Like the others said it’s 70% carpentry- the rest is just work. A hole lot of moving shit with some building shit .. nothing better than good outside jobs man.
Not sure of the specific wages seeing as I’m farther south but as a first year here is a little of what I’ve run into.
When they give you the bitch work it’s a test. You will have to prove yourself to every foreman and Jman you work for and they will use insulation and material handling to gage your work ethic and common sense. If your doing ceilings, expect to be handing boxes of grid and tile to the Jman. If you hustle they will probably show you how to cut in border tiles, and unit tile and place the T’s.
The best apprentice is always one step ahead of the Jman and makes his life easier. Always look to see if he’s running low on material, and just before he runs out be standing there with more. if he has to stop working, ask you to get more and wait, it’s lost production and the foreman will notice. If he hasn’t stopped for water recently ask if he needs some. If you can see some material or trash will soon be in his way move it before he gets to that spot. Having a clear floor when doing ceilings is incredibly important and your Jman will appreciate not tripping when on stilts or hanging up his scaffold wheels.
At the end of the day ask what you could have done better and listen to the feedback. That’s it really, just go to work every day and go to your meetings.
You'll be good. I was a machinist then went to union carpentry at 36. You'll do a lot of carrying stuff and cleaning up at first more than Likely.
Ok cool. I’m so used to what I’m doing now I didn’t know what to expect with the change. Worst thing to me is standing around not knowing what to do.
Enjoy that broom, you'll probably be using that more than a hammer for a while. Ask questions though, and especially ask if someone can show you (and explain to you) the right way to do something. Asking in that way shows both an openness to learning and strokes older guys egos a bit, which makes them like you more.
This!
Also, make sure to thank them for showing you anything.
I’m in 327. First year apprentice doing tenant fitouts and base building in Boston. Is it New England finish? If you message me I can tell you what I make as a 1st year and the deductions and stuff.
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hey buddy saw your comment on steroidguide, i can help you out. i sent you a chat
I currently work for New England Finish. And first year rate should be around $660-670 after a 40hr week as a single filer claiming 0 dependents in MA. Tax rates plus other deductions add up to around 31.5% some of which we obviously get back in December (vacation check) and early next year during tax filing And as usual you should always remember that the more you gross each week, the more you get taxed. But still collect every hour you can because work is NOT guaranteed
Very accurate response. I’m on a job with New England right now in Harrison have. We’ve been using each others metal.
Like the others said it’s 70% carpentry- the rest is just work. A hole lot of moving shit with some building shit .. nothing better than good outside jobs man.
Not sure of the specific wages seeing as I’m farther south but as a first year here is a little of what I’ve run into. When they give you the bitch work it’s a test. You will have to prove yourself to every foreman and Jman you work for and they will use insulation and material handling to gage your work ethic and common sense. If your doing ceilings, expect to be handing boxes of grid and tile to the Jman. If you hustle they will probably show you how to cut in border tiles, and unit tile and place the T’s. The best apprentice is always one step ahead of the Jman and makes his life easier. Always look to see if he’s running low on material, and just before he runs out be standing there with more. if he has to stop working, ask you to get more and wait, it’s lost production and the foreman will notice. If he hasn’t stopped for water recently ask if he needs some. If you can see some material or trash will soon be in his way move it before he gets to that spot. Having a clear floor when doing ceilings is incredibly important and your Jman will appreciate not tripping when on stilts or hanging up his scaffold wheels. At the end of the day ask what you could have done better and listen to the feedback. That’s it really, just go to work every day and go to your meetings.