Paul Damschroder has been an
electrician at Sabroske Electric, Inc., in Fremont, Ohio, for the past 13 years and a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local No. 8, since 1973. His quiet mannerisms and confident stature might best describe him as a satisfied man.
"I'm, happy at Sabroske's," said Damschroder. "You are treated better than with some contractors. The small group of people that work here ar all around my age and we get along pretty well. That makes a big difference."
Damschroder is currently working at Curwood, in Fremont, where he is combining two separate shops into one facility. As an industrial electrician, Damschroder is responsible for items such as installing electrical service for facilities, installing bus runs, drops for machinery, and circuits for air handling systems and exhaust units.
The Helena resident became interested in electrical work in high school, as his father was an electrical purchasing agent for pipe trades. He first applied with the union while
a senior, but was denied because of the amount of schooling and experience. Meanwhile, Damschroder attended classes at Terra Technical College in mathematics, electricity, and welding.
"Basically, the contractor will take me out, show me a little about the job, I figure out what is needed, and I put it together," said Damschroder. "Every job is different. The basics are always there, but every day adds a new challenge." |
