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GeorgeFil

Updated 2 days ago

Pipefitter Calculator - 31 Replies

I got the same program www.pipefittercalculator.com and is excellent. But I found a mistake on the calculations for mm at the Socket Pipe Calculator....

Romeo

Updated 4 days ago

Tips for pipefitter interviews. - 6 Replies

[QUOTE who="jwrobichaux in New Orleans, Louisiana"]if you had to transport a 3000lb. two inch treaded ninty would you need some help, some equipment,...

welder67

Updated 7 days ago

ALBERTA CANADA - 103 Replies

can someone in 488 tell me the net pay is with a full week 7 10s shift under the pla agreement.

Ronald Veehaeghe

Updated 14 days ago

Sprinkler fitter jobs out there - 55 Replies

The ultimate satisfaction would be a A/S I installed putting out a fire. Because are whole careers are based on just in case union or non union we...

fitter

Updated 20 days ago

What are typical pipefitter salaries? - 26 Replies

[QUOTE who="David Gallegos in Corpus Christi, Texas"]i've been fitting for about 10 years. i have my nccer and twic cards.I needto find work. i am...

Susan in Tucson, Arizona

Updated 26 days ago

union work - 134 Replies

How would I go about getting a pipe welding job with the union?....im a nccer certified pipe welder...im 22years old I have 4years of industrial pipe...

Rob in Calgary, Alberta

Updated 28 days ago

Pipe fitters what the heck! - 1 Reply

OK I was thinking of going into the Pipe fitter trad! But now I'm rethinking that! When I started looking into the trad it looked like something I...

Allen Pye in Gainesville, Florida

Updated 1 month ago

Where are the most stable Pipefitting/Welding jobs? Union or NonUnion??? - 35 Replies

My husband is a welder/pipefitter in the union with experience in hot tapping, pipe fitting, welding (yes he has his certs), and more. He has been in...

Andre is a fraud in Vancouver, British Columbia

Updated 1 month ago

Getting a sponcership in canada to work in pipefitting - 4 Replies

Hi I am a student at BCIT in barnaby BC in there plumbing entry level program with includes 700 working hrs and 6 months of school. I will be...

firesprinklerbiz@gmail.com in Menifee, California

Updated 2 months ago

Are pipefitter job opportunities growing or declining? - 52 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 pipefitter...

Steaminthepipes in Surrey, British Columbia

Updated 2 months ago

Starting a Pipefitting/Steamfitting apprenticeship - 44 Replies

I am looking to start a pipefitting/steamfitting apprenticeship in alberta.Preferebly edmonton.Do I need to go to nait for the technical training...

Zach in Brandon, Mississippi

Construction Management/Pipefitter

I am a recent graduate within the past year with my bachelors degree in Construction Management. I have a friend who is a pipefitter and willing to...

Bobby in Los Angeles, California

Updated 4 months ago

Union to Non-Union - 12 Replies

Does anyone know the ramifications of going from union to non-union job. I am currently in the (669) pipe fitter union, but don't want to move my...

Seth in Liberty, Texas

Updated 4 months ago

Top pipefitter skills needed to get the job. - 160 Replies

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

ken in nv in Las Vegas, Nevada

Updated 4 months ago

Working Abroad - 10 Replies

Hi Folks. I have called my hall and asked about this subject, but they dont have much information to offer me besides the names of a few very large...

Tom in West New York, New Jersey

Updated 5 months ago

Want to start Pipefitting - 57 Replies

Hi i have several questions about pipe fitting and how to get myself started in this trade. I want to know basically how to get started in this...

Ed in Rawtenstall, United Kingdom

Updated 5 months ago

Pipefitter Questions for Interview - 10 Replies

I am a Building Supe and would like about 6-10 questions I could ask a candidate Pipefitter during an interview to see if they are a qualified...

Creamofthesteam in Clifton Park, New York

Updated 5 months ago

HELP !!!!!!!!! Is there anyone out there who can handle the job? - 84 Replies

I have been working for three years in the GOM. every time they send someone to releave me, they fall short of what they say they are and gets fired....

ronald in Plant City, Florida

Updated 7 months ago

any info about work in florida, shutdowns or ongoing? - 17 Replies

out of work pipefitter looking for any tips on where there might be work.

Ed in Nottingham, United Kingdom

Updated 7 months ago

“Victory is 99% hard work 1% only luck” lijunpcc - 5 Replies

elbow center formula . 1" elbow 1.5"(38.1mm)

concerned relative in Milford, Pennsylvania

nyc union jobs for sprinkler fitters and heat fitters

Many good people have been facing layoffs and foreclosures since 2009 and probably earlier with still no work in site. When is this work going to...

geoffbod55 in Sacramento, California

Do you have to complete your five years as a pipe fitter apprentice where you started?

I lived in San Diego two years ago and while I was there I took the steps to become an apprentice for the local 215. I now live in Sacramento, and I...

randy c Mandaue city in Manila, Philippines

Updated 8 months ago

pipefitters school in cebu - 3 Replies

please help me find a pipefitters school in cebu aside from tesda.

sam in Edmonton, Alberta

Updated 9 months ago

red seal exam need help - 1 Reply

need help ,wrote the red seal exam twice and failed both times within a 5-6 questions of 70 percent.does any one have any information that would help...

chiler in Grand Junction, Colorado

Updated 11 months ago

very new to local union 488..serious question - 6 Replies

hey my name is scott and i am so new to the union in edmonton 488. i actually signed up for pipefitting and picked up the study package today. but i...

epadrigo in United Kingdom

Updated 11 months ago

Layouts/Calculations - 6 Replies

Just wondering, for you current fitters. Are there any websites out there that contain neat calculations (ex. I know trimmed fittings, a measured...

youngbuck in Edmonton, Alberta

Career advise needed!

I am currently 19 years old when i was 16 i always wanted to be a pipefitter and join the union for the local 488. I welded quit a bit for my age in...

youngbuck in Edmonton, Alberta

pipefitter or carpenter?

I am currently 19 years old when i was 16 i always wanted to be a pipefitter and join the union for the local 488. I welded quit a bit for my age in...

TJ in Darlington, South Carolina

PIPEFITTER HELPER

I have finish a 640 hour course in pipefitting from a local technical college and were at the top of the class, and I am having a hard time finding a...

jon oler in selma, Alabama

Updated 12 months ago

pipefitters - 72 Replies

I've been looking for pipefitters in the Scranton area for several weeks now. Does anyone have any suggestions about how to find qualified and...

Miller in Eddyville, Kentucky

Updated 12 months ago

Local UA 495 Cambridge,Ohio Apprentice Program Questions - 2 Replies

How hard is it to get into the local pipefitters union in cambridge,Ohio? I took a apprentice test Tuesday and was told that they take only the top...

UA plumber journeyman in Amelia, Ohio

Help with canadian red seal plumber test

I am a UA plumber journeyman and I have just qualified to take the Canadian Red Seal Plumber test. I was wondering if any one out there had taken...

Scot in State College, Pennsylvania

Updated 15 months ago

Resume? - 5 Replies

I've always worked in areas where a resume was never really required. I'm having a really hard time trying to figure out how to do a resume. I have...

boogiemanslayer in Owensboro, Kentucky

Updated 16 months ago

Question/Advice from Pipe welders, Amp settings for pipe test, Machine recommendation - 3 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....

ckrutz in Indianapolis, Indiana

Updated 17 months ago

wheres the work at - 1 Reply

i live in the huntsville al area. and have not seen much work like this. now in alanta ga there seems to be plenty. sodoes anybody see this type off...

bwflash in La Place, Louisiana

Updated 18 months ago

question about IPS Butt-weld joint - 4 Replies

Can any body please tell me what is the maximum diametrical clearance (Hi-Lo) for a IPS Butt-weld joint? Thanks

Eric in Addison, Texas

Updated 22 months ago

Industrial Pipe Fitting Versus Maritime Pipe Fitting - 2 Replies

I am a journeyman pipe fitter. I have been fitting for 5 years on the industrial side of fitting, such as refineries, ethanol plants, paper mills,...

corbybhoy in Kettering, United Kingdom

Updated 22 months ago

british pipefitters rule - 12 Replies

Just in case of you boys don't know the craic,the uk produces the best tradesmen esp pipefitters.We apply our trades throughout the world

epadrigo in London, United Kingdom

Updated 22 months ago

pipe fitter apprenticeship jobs - 1 Reply

guys,i am a filipino, a 1.25 years experienced pipe fitter from qatargas 2 LNG onshore facilities project.I am looking for a pipe fitter...

khalilur rahman in Singapore, Singapore

Updated 22 months ago

Any pipefitter jobs? - 2 Replies

Willing to travel within the U.S. but I would love to work in Texas (where my family is). I'm working in Idaho right now. Anyone know of anyone who's...

corbybhoy in Corby, United Kingdom

you Yanks are far too serious

I have been pipefiting for over 20 yrs now , mostly power stations and petro-chem.I find it hard tO take in how serious some of you lads take it.In...

THCM in Yuma, Arizona

Any work in CA or AZ

Does anybody know of any shutdown work for pipefitters in southern CA or AZ? Things are tough right now and need work desperately. Thanks.

jungleboy in Lima, Ohio

Updated 23 months ago

What do you enjoy most about your pipefitter career? - 9 Replies

What do you enjoy most about being a pipefitter? What do you dislike the most? Is it challenging? Are there many opportunities to learn and...

Larry A Robinson in Missoula, Montana

Updated 23 months ago

industrial to construction pipefitting - 2 Replies

Can anyone out there advise me on how to move from a shop maintenace job into the construction sector. I'm in Michigan and it's all but dead.

Larry A Robinson in Missoula, Montana

New to this site, Greeting UA Brothers !!

Greetings Brothers, I am a Local 459 hand in Montana. I started as a shipfitter in the Boilermakers in 1980, then went to Mining and in 1996 came...

Gazgriff1989 in Sheffield, United Kingdom

Updated 24 months ago

Cross the pond? - 2 Replies

Ive been out of work for almost 4months. I have over 2years experience as a Pipe Fitter. The economy over here in england doesnt seem to be picking...

Dashek in Littleton, Colorado

Updated 25 months ago

Local 208 - 5 Replies

Any members on here? Do you know how many are on the bench right now?

manisaru in Nagercoil, India

Updated 25 months ago

THE GOM IS ON FIRE ! ! ! ! ! ! ! - 13 Replies

I know where the real fitters jobs are, 10 yrs. min. exp. req. if you have any questions about how to pipe fitting or weld pipe, you do not fit the...

Tyrrell Antwine in Beaumont, Texas

Updated 26 months ago

Journeyman pipefitter school - 2 Replies

I'm looking for a school in Louisiana to become a journeyman pipefitter. Do you know of any. Please let me know something. thank you, Charles

steeplerun in Wake Forest, North Carolina

Updated 26 months ago

apprentice union pipefitter/plumber needs help please - 1 Reply

i am a third year UA apprentice pipefitter/plumber out of colorado. i love pipefitting and welding and seemed to be on the right track in my...

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