Boiler, Sheetie, Fitters! Apprentice/job info

[Van D]

Hey guys, just wondering if there's anyone in the above mentioned fields on here.

I'd like to be working with metal, including welding and machining but not sure what path to look at. From what i've read/discussed with people, it seems boilermakers work more with heavier/bigger pieces and don't do much machining/finer work, where is fitters do all machining/cnc with little welding as such (and more repair of machines), whilst a sheetie seems to be somewhat in the middle. I think that's correct?

Anyway, I would preferably like to make things from start to finish instead of production/line style work and want to learn and use everything from welding to CNC to lathes and torches.

I don't really mind where i'd start, but in the end I wouldn't mind working with custom cars/choppers or interesting architecture.

What do people on here think is my best path to take? And, as i've been out of school a year, do businesses take on apprentices that haven't come straight from school? What about pre ap courses?

Also, for those in the industry, how much do you earn? In another 10-15 years i'd like to be earning somewhere around 75-80k. Is it possible in this industry?

And if anyone knows someone or is in the trade themselves and is looking for an apprentice, please let me know!

PS. I posted this in the tool chest and it didn't get any replies, and I saw another apprenticeship post in here a little while ago so thought it should be ok.

Cheers!