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Membership

You already have skills. Let’s take them to the next level!

Membership

You already have skills.

Let’s take them to the next level!

OE 324 can advance your career in amazing ways that benefit you and your employer. From the latest in heating theory and energy savings at our Stationary Career Center to the cross-trade Raising Gang training at our state-of-the-art Construction Career Center, our passion is to keep you on the cutting edge of education and certification that increases your safety, job satisfaction and value to employers (job security). All this while earning family sustaining wages, healthcare benefits and a solid retirement plan.

OE 324 can advance your career in amazing ways that benefit you and your employer. From the latest in heating theory and energy savings at our Stationary Career Center to the cross-trade Raising Gang training at our state-of-the-art Construction Career Center, our passion is to keep you on the cutting edge of education and certification that increases your safety, job satisfaction and value to employers (job security). All this while earning family sustaining wages, healthcare benefits and a solid retirement plan.

“Becoming an OE 324 Operator was the best decision that I could’ve made. I honestly can’t see myself doing anything else”

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Kenya Jennings

15 year heavy equipment operator

“Winning the Stanley Cup while I was the chief engineer was probably the proudest thing I’ve ever done”
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Tom Schlang

Chief Engineer at Olympia Entertainment (Joe Louis Arena)

“You have the hiring hall to fall back on if you’re looking for a job. They look for jobs for you. It’s a big plus”

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Fred Perry

Crane Operator

OE 324 Legacy

Tom Schlang, Chief Engineer at Joe Louis Arena, talks about the pride he feels to have built his career as an OE 324 member, to see his son follow in his footsteps, and what it means to work in one of Michigan’s most loved landmarks.

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OE 324 Legacy

Tom Schlang, Chief Engineer at Joe Louis Arena, talks about the pride he feels to have built his career as an OE 324 member, to see his son follow in his footsteps, and what it means to work in one of Michigan’s most loved landmarks.

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Become a 324 Operating Engineer

Build something bigger than yourself

Become a 324 Operating Engineer

Build something bigger than yourself

Becoming an Operating Engineer equips you to advance your career through the collective bargaining process. OE 324 works together with Management to create agreements that benefit you and your employer. Employers become effective competitors with an appropriately compensated, highly productive workforce.

Becoming an Operating Engineer equips you to advance your career through the collective bargaining process. OE 324 works together with Management to create agreements that benefit you and your employer. Employers become effective competitors with an appropriately compensated, highly productive workforce.

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As An Operating Engineer 324 Apprentice

You can Earn an Income While You Train

Yearly Salary Difference

You become a highly trained professional with a fair wage, greater job security and eligibility to receive pension and healthcare benefits.

Non Union

72%

Union

100%

With OE 324’s representation, you gain a voice that can’t be ignored. And, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, the difference between union and non-union pay averages $123 per week, or $6,217 per year.

Yearly Salary Difference

You become a highly trained professional with a fair wage, greater job security and eligibility to receive pension and healthcare benefits.

Non Union

72%

Union

100%

With OE 324’s representation, you gain a voice that can’t be ignored. And, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, the difference between union and non-union pay averages $123 per week, or $6,217 per year.

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Life Long Career

Professional Instructors

Incomparable Training

Nationally Certified

Premium Equipment

Unbeatable Support

Real Value

Starts With Superior Training

Real Value

Starts With Superior Training

How can the Skilled Trades gap in Michigan be filled while assuring projects are on-time, on-budget, with superior quality and where safety is priority #1? The answer: Union Construction Trades People.

Presented by Great Lakes Fabricators & Erectors (GLFEA) this video features the Ironworkers Local 25 Training Center in Wixom, MI and the Operating Engineers 324 Career Center in Howell, MI, including the amazing and unique five-story “Raising Gang” training structure in Howell, MI which was created in 2002 with financial and labor support from GLFEA.

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Career Center

The best skilled trades training available

Career Center

The best skilled trades training available

From the latest in Heating Theory and Energy Savings at our Stationary Engineers Education Center to the cross-trade Raising Gang at our state-of-the-art Heavy Equipment Training Facility, our goal is to keep you on the cutting edge of education and certification that employers need. Fill out this brief form to learn more about giving your career the boost it deserves.

From the latest in Heating Theory and Energy Savings at our Stationary Engineers Education Center to the cross-trade Raising Gang at our state-of-the-art Heavy Equipment Training Facility, our goal is to keep you on the cutting edge of education and certification that employers need. Fill out this brief form to learn more about giving your career the boost it deserves.