Installer needed/wanted

Post by **VW337** » Fri Jun 15, 2007 3:45 pm

anybody within commuting distance to Portland (or looking to re-locate) and want to work in a high-end shop shoot me a PM.

Post by **mr tibbs** » Fri Jun 15, 2007 6:34 pm

Does Utah count? O'yeah, and I have zero experience, but I'm a damn quick learner!!

Post by **VW337** » Fri Jun 15, 2007 6:39 pm

If you want to learn on Brand new AMG's at your expense and want to commute to PDX 5-6 days a week then I'll put in a good word.

Did I mention they have a Murcielago (sp?) in the shop today. It should be in the $30-35K range for all services.

Post by **mr tibbs** » Fri Jun 15, 2007 6:48 pm

How about I drive my own car down there and use the shop to do my own install? That way you guys can get a good grasp at just how good I am and give me any pointers I might need to get better!

Post by **VW337** » Fri Jun 15, 2007 6:54 pm

Could you point to where the angus is?

Post by **mr tibbs** » Fri Jun 15, 2007 6:59 pm

VW337 wrote:Could you point to where the angus is?

In my car or along the way to the shop??

Post by **VW337** » Fri Jun 15, 2007 7:25 pm

Seriously though I'm sure if you were closer it could be a realistic opportunity but as it stands I would say no dice. If you are really serious and are willing to relocate send me some photos of your work including behind the scenes, the wiring they do is more impressive than what the customer ever sees.

The only reason I am even posting this is the simple fact that they are in desperate need of a body since I have just vacated from a short-term stay with them and I am very likely still going to go in at nights to help out since the owner is a long term acquaintance of mine.

Post by **mr tibbs** » Fri Jun 15, 2007 7:33 pm

Awww shucks, I'm just playin around. I would love to do something like this for a living, but I think that would suck all of the fun out of my hobby. If there were any local shops that I could go start at I might take a look at it, but the car audio scene around here is absolutley dead.

Thanks for the kind words though! Good luck on filling the position!!

rlockwood · Post by **rlockwood** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 12:17 am

whats the pay?

Post by **VW337** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 11:56 am

Straight commission. You earn your own living, if you work harder you make more and the rate is above many local shops.

Post by **smgreen20** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 12:57 pm

A ballpark $$ for the slightly above average installer would be?????

Skills: Fiberglassing, wood working (Duh!), audio/video installs. Geared torwards SQ, but I've got my conections in the SPL world as well. Very little ?apollstry? Welder by trade at work. I weld Aluminum every day, stainless and carbon are no worries.

Post by **VW337** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 1:22 pm

smgreen20 wrote:A ballpark $$ for the slightly above average installer would be?????

Skills: Fiberglassing, wood working (Duh!), audio/video installs. Geared torwards SQ, but I've got my conections in the SPL world as well. Very little ?apollstry? Welder by trade at work. I weld Aluminum every day, stainless and carbon are no worries.

I have not put in a full year at this particular shop so I couldn't say for certain there, but my last year as an installer in a lesser shop was ~$43k and that was with a notable amount of down time.

A skilled/motivated installer could possibly bank 4-5K monthly at this shop.

Post by **Wakeup** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 10:56 pm

wish i knew what i was doin. I'd love to try my hand at installing. But I am not very good or creative.

444 FED · Post by **444 FED** » Sun Jun 17, 2007 7:17 am

Why is that all these "opprotunities" are walys in places I don't want to live, or too far away?

Sounds tempting, but just can't bring myself to move to the states.

rlockwood · Post by **rlockwood** » Sun Jun 17, 2007 8:34 am

444 FED wrote:Why is that all these "opprotunities" are walys in places I don't want to live, or too far away?

Sounds tempting, but just can't bring myself to move to the states.

fwiw, the PNW is probably the most canadian of all regions

brenzbmr@sb · Post by **brenzbmr@sb** » Sun Jun 17, 2007 12:50 pm

i would do it.

i have the skills and knowledge to work there.

problem is like states by 444 fed

it would be hard for me to relocate.

dammit................

goodluck finding one.

444 FED · Post by **444 FED** » Sun Jun 17, 2007 3:39 pm

Post by **VW337** » Sun Jun 17, 2007 5:00 pm

PNW = Pacific North West.

We have lots of beer and are very laid back tree huggers............

vin78 · Post by **vin78** » Sun Jun 17, 2007 5:32 pm

Don't forget very pale also

brenzbmr@sb · Post by **brenzbmr@sb** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 12:37 am

very hairy too........

Post by **Bfowler** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 7:30 am

enough about our beer.