well guys some crappy news for me........

[Warren]

today at work the president and VP of baltimore aircoil company (BAC) came in this morning and told everyone that they are closing the plant on June 30. so i will be out of a job on that day, along with 230 other people.  so if anybody in the central IL area knows of anywhere that is hiring welders could you let me know.


the shitty thing about it is that we are the best BAC plant in north america. the president and VP told us that today. we have the best looking facility, and produce the best products of the BAC plants. it's just the fact that it cost more to ship our products compaired to the east and west coast plants. because they can ship to the middle of the US the pres. and VP decided to shut us down.

i will still be going to the silver lake rally for sure. 

[BRAD]

that sucks to hear man.  Goodluck finding another job

[dabigbratj]

sorry this happend but glad you have some time to find another job good luck

[dabigbratj]

also last i knew they were hiring in peoria for welders but i know it isnt to close to where you live now.but id be glad to give a place to stay to get the ball rolling or something.

[exentix]

that sucks warren  times are tough, its scary for us mini ho's that are gonna have to have a job soon

[Out Back Welding]

dawg, that blows, but you have mad skillz man! your shouldnt have too many problems finding a job. just dont waste any time testing in somewhere else. use the time u got left there and save some..and if i was u(might sound selfish) i would go get a job asap, before someone else from your work steals the job u wish u had gotten.

hope the job switch goes smooth.

[throttlesteer]

Sorry to hear that Warren.  I'll keep an ear to the ground for welders in the area for you.

Clinton nuclear power plant is the only place that comes to mind right now, but not sure if they're hiring.  Those guys get paid GIGAbucks from what I hear.
I know Caterpillar is NOT hiring anyone right now as they are still getting rid of lots of folks.  They are the main employers for welders in the Peoria area from what I understand.
Check out the local laborers facility near you.  I know they hire on around here every year seemingly despite the economic times.  When I applied a couple years ago they seemed real big on welding skills.

I know dabigbratj and I will help you out however we can.  I've got a spare bedroom too if you get something down this way

[scurry57]

yea thats a bad deal for you and jakes brother too. The whole area is gettin slammed pretty good. since they closed the high concrete right across the street. poor ole p-town

I did some lookin around here there isnt much for jobs welding around champaign. theres quite a few in bloomington, peoria and the greater chicagoland area but nothing around here.

I found the article in the new gazette.

http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2009/02/24/baltimore_aircoil_to_close_paxton_facility_by_late_june

[Peelz]

bad news fo-sho bro.  I have a few sales positions open   Not really.   

[Mad Dog]

Sorry to hear it warren, best of luck man. 

[dabigbratj]

hey not welding but i know it is a good place to work and seem to always be hiring.may ask about a welding position though
http://www.mechdev.com/employment.htm

[rutcutter]

This company has billboards up looking for welders and machinists.  Relocate to Utah for some of the best riding around.

http://portals.peterseninc.com/pijobs/empPage.aspx

[Warren]

dawg, that blows, but you have mad skillz man! your shouldnt have too many problems finding a job. just dont waste any time testing in somewhere else. use the time u got left there and save some..and if i was u(might sound selfish) i would go get a job asap, before someone else from your work steals the job u wish u had gotten.

hope the job switch goes smooth.

yeah i plan to start looking for a new job in a month or so. i want to wait and see how many people try to ride it out til the end. if they start dropping off fast then i will start looking sooner.


it sucks bad for everyone out there. at least i didn't get into the house i was looking at and then this happens. it really sucks for all the people that have families and houses.

thanks for your support guys.

[Havn2muchfun]

Sorry to hear, it sucks with or without a family. It's just easier to relocate without. Good luck.