Viewing a single comment thread. View all comments

Macfarts t1_irpb5pq wrote

I currently work there. From what I understand we are currently in a 6 month hiring freeze. That could change though at any time. I would recommend taking anything you would feel comfortable doing that they offer to you. Honestly. Once you’re in the yard and you get a feel for it, as long as another trade is hiring and you make sure to talk to the people in that trade to pull your application, moving trades is relatively straightforward. I am a blaster and I love it, been there for 12 years. It is definitely a lot of hard work. Just like any other job it has its ups and downs, long list of pros and equally long list of cons but I wouldn’t give it up. Can’t beat the pay, the benefits, union gig, and at the end of the day we’re putting together a product that is there to protect us.

0

Character_Stable_487 OP t1_irpbflg wrote

Do you know why they are running ads on the radio currently? I heard on 107.5 Frank FM the $23.50 / hr entry level trade positions ad, as well as apparently them being out at the Fryeburg fair.

I'm not saying you're lying or wrong, it just seems off that they are advertising but are in a hiring freeze.

1

Macfarts t1_irpd85b wrote

Yeah this is a very recent decision and I’m sure those ads were already arranged. We had a change at the Vice President level, an old VP returning. From what I understand the decision was made to stop the hiring while we kind of switch gears. It may not be a true hiring freeze, they might let some trickle in but they are definitely going to slow down hiring. If you are interested definitely show up to any events that are around you, and definitely apply. I’m not trying to discourage you, just letting you know what I’ve heard.

1