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    Torching self contractor

    Hi everyone my name is Heriberto I’m new here and I just started my own job cutting scrap by ton but the company the hired me don’t want me to cutt bigger than 2 ft by 2 ft and don’t want to pay more then 22 dollars X ton I know the I’m new but I feel like they are ripping me off because of the size of the material I’m provide all the supplies for my work they just pay the gas and oxygen any sugestión or anyone hiring a self contractor I have 16 years experience cutting scrap



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    At 22$ a ton, after a couple of weeks when you get the hang of cutting you'll be flush with cash to burn.

    A a new comer to burning how many tons are you preparing in an hour, is the mag operator keeping you work area cleared regularly and giving you new material.

    If the fuel gas is propane, the brand of torch matters. Harris is the only torch designed to use town gas or propane efficiently.

    Your tittle says contractor, big mistake working without workers comp, health plan and tax deductions. Also as a contractor you would be responsible for any environment infractions
    Last edited by alloy2; 11-11-2021 at 01:08 AM.

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    You can always flip burgers....everyone in town is hiring for that position

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    I’m cutting 12 tons a day from 8 am to 4 pm 2x2 plate

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    I just signed the worker’s compensation insurance so I’m looking for company’s the are hiring torching services

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    What part of the country are you in?

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