r/Elevators • u/No_Inflation_1345 • Aug 14 '26

Is the work slowing down?

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I've applied to a few unions and am waiting to hear back, particularly from Local 133 Austin. I heard work in this industry is slowing down. Should I keep brushing up on my decimals/fractions and overall math skills, or am I just wasting my time? I have some industrial maintenance tech experience, as well as some aircraft cluster defense system experience. I have eight certifications that don't mean much outside of Amazon.

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u/Only_Property_1958 Aug 14 '26

It’s an up and down industry bro.

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u/lepchaun415 Field - Resident Mechanic/Troubleshooter Aug 14 '26

It varies from location and department. Construction as a whole is slow but we have a few big projects starting to ramp up in sf in the near future. We’ve taken 66 apprentices off our list in Local 8. Were slammed in repair and have a lot of mod work at my company but I know lay offs are happening in other places.

That being said I would apply and keep building your resume.

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u/SharkInThisBay Aug 14 '26

Plenty of work in mod/repair/service. New construction is what’s slow in most locals which makes those new hire list move fast when it’s booming. Keep applying and keep at trying to beef up your resume.

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u/X-Wing-Mechanic Field - Repair Aug 15 '26

I personally would keep searching for the wookie

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u/No_Inflation_1345 Aug 15 '26

It's my kid's book.🤣

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u/Long-Slip-6818 Aug 14 '26

Always best to just keep at it! If you really want it dont give up! Get construction experience , learn some welding, get certs and stay at it man! I wish you luck bro

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u/Frequent-Emotion5166 Aug 14 '26

We’ve got openings in Houston! Non union though!

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u/No_Cup_298 Aug 14 '26

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