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Brandon

Updated 1 day ago

What are typical pipe welder salaries? - 1170 Replies

[QUOTE who="solitary man in Grand Island, Nebraska"]I am single, 60, and no welding experience. Need to finish strong with a lot on money. Want to...

aarwelding

Updated 5 days ago

pipeline welding - 714 Replies

[QUOTE who="Toby"]Been looking all around Miss. finding the same story and waiting to hear from the union have u heard of anything since your...

Leslee Toliver in Phoenix, Arizona

Updated 24 days ago

Are pipe welder job opportunities growing or declining? - 178 Replies

Are jobs in this industry on the rise? Are there any sub-sectors that are growing? Where are the jobs? Which places have the most pipe welder...

Auspipewelder in Adelaide, Australia

Hard for Aussies to start pipeline welding in US?

Hi, I have been cross country welding on lines in Australia for nearly 20 years and my family and I would like a change of scenery. I am in fairly...

LT in Scarborough, Ontario

Red Seal test

Ive been a welder for over three years now, certified with cwb I only have GMAW tickets hard wire and metal core. Cant get a straight awnser out of...

Ruby in Vallejo, California

Updated 1 month ago

welding and women - 4 Replies

I've been an elementary teacher for over 10 years and have lost my job twice in 2 years due to budget cuts. I have been thinking about going back to...

Diakite in Washington, District of Columbia

Updated 1 month ago

is there anybody you know hiring? - 84 Replies

i live in missouri. i got a job fabricating a plant in californina that will pay me $65 an hour. but dang away from family and i hate to go back to...

Diakite in Washington, District of Columbia

Updated 1 month ago

WELDING JOBS - 45 Replies

Typical pipe welder salaries, Before the recession, starting pay for a good pipe welder were starting off at $29.00 per hour,,, as you progress,...

Joe Mayo in Ocean, Mississippi

Updated 3 months ago

Pipewelding out of Tulsa Welding School? - 133 Replies

Hey all, I love this site and all the info you guys/gals are giving. I'm currently attending Tulsa Welding School in Jacksonville Florida. It's a...

marvin delosreyes in Escondido, California

Take a ROP class and join (MSC)Military Sealift Command (fed/Gov) job

Dont have a HS Diploma or GED!!!you dont need a HS diploma or GED to join(MSC) thats whats good about it,plus they pay good and work all over the...

marvin delosreyes in Escondido, California

I want to take a ROP class for welding,dont have HS Diploma or GED!!

I been at Discount tire co. for 8 yrs.Want something new,looking into being a welder!!how should i start off??

Ladd Anderson in Denver, Colorado

Updated 4 months ago

need some help with a lincoln sa200 - 14 Replies

Ok guys need some help here im at my wits end with this dang machine. It will run good for awhile then it starts cuting out real bad then it dies....

felonwelder in Mobile, Alabama

Updated 6 months ago

felony conviction, and welding - 3 Replies

my fiance is thinking about becomeing a welder. he is 27 yrs old and he is trying to get his life together. the problem is, that he has a felony....

Joe

Updated 6 months ago

How to get in the union as a welder - 5 Replies

I was recently layed off from my non union job, of weding and fabricating custom rail for 18 yrs. yea I thought I would retire from this place. I...

SCOTT

Updated 7 months ago

Why Lincoln vs. Miller for pipe welding? - 96 Replies

Whats the big deal about lincoln, they have 60% duty cycle as compared to mill @ !00% duty cycle. can anyone explain this to me

TexasPipeWeldin01 in Spring, Texas

Updated 8 months ago

Welding Jobs - 3 Replies

I just attended a welding program where i finished a year early got certified in MIG,FLUX CORE,STICK,and also my 6G.I am looking everywhere for work...

arthur coffie in Trenton, New Jersey

Updated 8 months ago

Tips for pipe welder interviews. - 25 Replies

Do you have any tips to help prepare for an upcoming pipe welder interview? Are there common interview questions that come up again and again?

Ben W in London, United Kingdom

What are my Chances?

First off lets set the scene, I'm a 20 yr old Apprentice welder from England. I Work on Agricultural vehicles in a workshop (roughly 30ft long with a...

Wwdhunter in Marietta, Georgia

Time?

How long would it take a good welder to make an xray weld on 12" transmission gas pipe?

Wwdhunter in Greenville, South Carolina

Hot!!!

I don't believe it gets much hot than making a tie in in a bell hole when it's 102 and the sun is right over head!

dewayne in Gainesville, Florida

Updated 11 months ago

I need work in Jax, FL Please... - 12 Replies

I'm a begining welder. I went to the Tulsa welding school in Jax, FL and I can't find work. Are there any places hiring.

Jacant in Alpharetta, Georgia

Updated 12 months ago

Question/Advice from Pipe welders, Amp settings for pipe test, Machine recommendation - 7 Replies

I am taking a pipe test in 3 weeks, 2"XXH E6010 root, E7018 cap. Question #1 What should my amp/heat range of settings be on root and the cap....

bryan-a-garza in Victoria, Texas

Updated 12 months ago

How can you get a good pipe welding job without lying about experiance? - 16 Replies

I have worked really hard, graduated from welding school and can learn very fast, but it seems that if I want to get a welding job that pays a good...

weldnman in Pueblo, Colorado

Updated 13 months ago

pipeline downhill welding - 1 Reply

do i have to modify my 250 lincoln diesel to pipeline?

DARRELLEDGELL in OCALA, Florida

Updated 13 months ago

Wages - 2 Replies

I don't get it, I find adds for welders; but they are wanting to pay low wages. I am attending school now but will be damnd if I leave school...

Randell Robbins in Charlotte, North Carolina

Updated 14 months ago

Need Advice About Becoming A Pipe Welder's Helper. - 2 Replies

I'm was a welder in the army for 4 years, and then went to Tulsa Welding School for 7 months to perfect my welding skills. However, I had to take off...

QCRobert in Eugene, Oregon

Cold Weather Hazards in Refineries

I found this link on another forum and thought it timely. http://www.youtube.com/safetymessages#p/u/3/IKTwH9QVJSA I worked near this Dumas,...

cwelder2 in Boise, Idaho

Updated 16 months ago

What are the best pipe welder qualifications and training to get ahead? - 3 Replies

What is the best training for becoming a pipe welder? What types of ongoing training or certifications are necessary to be an effective pipe...

JMC in Los Angeles, California

Updated 17 months ago

Any one knows any leads from companies looking for Rig welder in Southern California? - 3 Replies

I would like to know if any one here in this network community knows of any companies hiring rig welders at the moment. I'm an LA city certified...

hossxxx in Centralia, Illinois

go to school for 2 years for welding, or be a helper and work your way up???

have a choice to go to back to school(paid) college offers two year welding degree program...grad with a certificate....Whats a better path for...

drummingplumber in Chicago, Illinois

Updated 23 months ago

I'm a welder without a certification, Can I find a job???? - 2 Replies

Hello forum, Is possible for someone that knows how to weld find a job without any certification or any kind of paper that say "you are a good...

CCoronel in Brentwood, California

Updated 23 months ago

Are there any Unions taking Apprentices with minimum experience? - 6 Replies

Hello, I took a 16 week Pipe/Plate welding course at Tech school in SC and a 3 month skill upgrade program through FLUOR. Received certificates...

Ryan Wierzbicki in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

Updated 23 months ago

Commercial and Industrial Jobs - 4 Replies

Pipe Welder jobs are not always easy to find, Grus Construction Personnel believes this is another reason to visit our website and select the...

Bob in Brenham, Texas

Updated 24 months ago

best schools - 4 Replies

wich welding school did you guys go to , and wich has the rep for being the best

Michael Capuno in Makati, Philippines

Updated 25 months ago

Top pipe welder skills needed to get the job. - 11 Replies

What are the top 3 traits or skills every pipe welder must have to excel? Can you suggest any tips or insights to develop your pipe welder expertise?

frankgarcia3969@yahoo.com in Eagle Pass, Texas

Updated 28 months ago

welder helper - 7 Replies

How hard is it to get into the 798 for welder helper

yakerpiperig in Newton, New Jersey

Updated 30 months ago

where to go for pipe welding jobs? - 1 Reply

I am starting to rig out my truck, for a career inpipe welding. This is some thing that is a means to an end. I have the tools to do the job and the...

fluxcore in Charleston, South Carolina

Updated 30 months ago

Need a Pipeline Job - 2 Replies

Anyone know where any work is for pipeline welding? Not too concerened about location. About to starve. Will go anywhere to work!!!

James in Exeter, New Hampshire

Updated 32 months ago

any deacent jobs out thier in the State of NH ? - 4 Replies

I HAVE 30 YRS of exp. in all kinds of welding, flux core,mig, tig, arc, tube high purity e.p. and 180grit stainless,pipe welding gas or steam and...

Isita Hossain in Brooklyn, New York

what are the highlights of being pharmacist? Its a great high paid job, but I cant help but think I'll be bored and depressed.

Hello everyone. I am a freshman at City Tech. I am considering the pharmacy major and thinking about transfering to University of North Carolina to...

Portableweldor in Los Angeles, California

Updated 33 months ago

does any one know of any pipe or steel companies looking for welders in the southern california area. - 1 Reply

I will appreciate it if any one knew of any companies looking for rig welders at the moment. In the LA area San bernardino area, or orange county...

txskooter in Dallas, Texas

Updated 33 months ago

Riddle Me This?? - 1 Reply

Why does it seem that, in TX at least, in order to get a job welding anymore you have to know someone? Why wont they even talk to you if you dont...

reggie in Powder Springs, Georgia

Updated 34 months ago

where's the work - 3 Replies

I always here how great the union is and how great pipelining but where is the work all I have been reading on this forum is how all these union...

Meriwan in Atlanta, Georgia

Updated 35 months ago

welding - 4 Replies

i am an exelent helper. I lost my job sa an equipment operator.I am looking for a job as a welder helper. I have 2 years experiens.

e.welder in Fresno, California

Skilled Welder/Fabracator/Pipefitter

I am activley seekin employment as a Welder/Fabrscator within the state of Califonia. I have 25 years of experiance both in the field and the shop....

College welder in Lehigh Acres, Florida

how to find a job with a college degree in welding

im so lost im 21 and with out a job i drove from northern pa to southwest fl hopefully to make a better life went to college for 16 months graduate...

kevin mellinger in Camarillo, California

What is the best union for pipe welders in Southern California

Any info is very useful thankyou!

jeff in Enterprise, Alabama

Updated 37 months ago

Getting a pipe welder job. - 7 Replies

How did you get your start doing pipe welder work, and what career moves did you make to get to your current position? Do you need a particular...

jeff in Enterprise, Alabama

Updated 37 months ago

How long should I stay with a company? - 2 Replies

Hello, I'm relatively new to Pipe Welding. Been doing it for about a year now. Currently I am in Greenville, SC taking FLUOUR's weekend upgrade...

m d anwar in Brunei, Brunei Darussalam

Updated 37 months ago

pipe welder - 2 Replies

im looking for a job on pipe welding fitting event orion worker. i used to work for nassco. on a shipyard.

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