I began taking welding my sophomore year, never thought I'd fall in love with it. But two years have gone by and I'm really looking forwards to pipelining. Old timers are the best companions for experience
I want to be a Combination welder. But rig and pipeline welder somewhere in the middle. Specialist in TIG. Success means I made my family proud, my future kids will have a better life than I did. And I'm content with what I've accomplished.
I wanna be a pipeline welder but I'm just starting out so I'd rather get a welder helper spot to learn all ropes n what not and do more practicing, I also have own rig n welder. Great video Austin!
I've recently found your videos and they/you are extremely helpful and very informative! Grew up welding on cattle trailers and big rigs, took my skills to a vehicle fab shop, but I've wanted to pipeweld and travel since day 1. Trying to transition into the pipeline life and head back to welding school. I've faced tons of criticism and hate being a woman in the industry (no clue why people would care that much, I sure don't lol) I'm still going to keep on truckin'. Watching your videos and the positivity is definitely motivating!
Pipeline welder, I’m 18 starting at MTI taking the 10 month program for welding and pipe fitting to get all the certifications I can, I have been into welding since I was 12 where my grandpa taught me what welding is and I began my path of welding with a dream of owning a go cart, my grandfather said the only way I could have one is if I built my own and I did just that, big fan of yours your videos are awesome and informative!
My son just graduated and also is working in the welding field. He found your page a while back and tried to get me ( Mom) to watch. Well I did! Young man you have your head on straight and are doing a fine job 😊 Keep giving good advice and God will bless you and your business 😀
Was a helper for 4yrs then went to vo tech school for 1yr. Worked in a pipe fab shop for 3yrs. Putting my truck together this month. Always been in the oil and gas field of pipeline work. Definitely a fabricator/pipeline welder but I will go anywhere and learn anything new. I'm from San Antonio, TX there's a lot of work here in Texas. Good videos man 👌🏽
I went to welding school in Dallas in 1963, when I finished I came back home and went to work at a saw mill in east Texas, I worked there for about 4 months, left that and got a truck driving job. I was going to go into pipeline welding ,but the call of the open road was to strong, this lasted until 1968, went to work for the city I lived in, Public works director, this lasted until 1984,quit this job..I know I needed to find a steady job,so I bought a restaurant and worked it for 30 years. all this time I meant to be a pipe line ........Oh well it was a hell of a ride.....Love your show and your attitude..............................................JS*
@@arosswelding I still own the land and building ,but I have been retired for 10 years. I have a 50x50 shop at home where I build things , I keep up on my welding skills, I don't know if I could pass a test ,but I think I can,but that don't matter now,I am not going to take any work from you.............................JS*
My story is similar to ours votech, 2 yrs in a fab shop an now I’m running a tubed f350 with sa200. I’m a welder on a railroad bridge job right now an I’m teaching one our hands to weld. I’ve learned that not everyone is willing to teach so I chose to teach everyone that shows interest has the will to learn. Me and my helper spend a lot of nights in the hotel parking lot practicing welding.
im 14 and my teacher asked me what do you want to be. It used to be a game warden then it was a heli-logger but then i thought to my self I love welding and said imma be a pipe line welder. Thank you so much for this vid it helped a lot
My dream job is to be a rig welder . Im on my senior year of highschool and when i graduate i wont hesitate to get into a company and slowly build my self up.
i’d love to be a pipeline welder, or line up w a proper union. i’m 43 & just about 1/2 thru welding school. I have a fab welding job in a shop back home, but am looking to go all in on the pipeline or rig out at least. I know there’s lots of jobs in refigeration and would be totally grateful working in that industry, or on a rig. my version of success is to financially support my household, get all of our debts paid off, get some good savings going and purchase some property (did I mention I want that 1-ton dually!!) thx Austin
Pipeline welder for sure. I landed a welder helper job at a pipeline right out of high school through a temp agency and it was a really great experience. Being young and dumb I made some bad decisions and ended up with a low paying and skill-less job. Now 13 years Im looking to get my foot in the door at any welding job. Thank you for the great content sir.
Awesome video Austin! I'm shooting for rig welder, to stay flexible but really hoping to stick close to pipeline in Colorado if possible. I'm glad I did the military first, and got a lot of life experience and understand the money side of life. I start my 6 month welding school in January so hopefully this time next year i'll be ready to roll! Being a hobby welder the last few years, i'm ready to take it to the next level.
I’m in the same spot now. Just getting out of the army and wanting to get into welding back home in Colorado. Wondering how u liked the school and where you’re at now. Thanks in advance lawrence
I plan on going back to school next year for welding ideally want to get on the pipeline for the money so i can raise a family and not worry about money constantly
I’d just like to say your videos are awesome, they help me a lot on me on learning what I need and how I can get these things and experience, I’m 15 and my passion is being a pipeline welder your videos are awesome 🤙🏼🇱🇷
Im 47. I work at an airport in Canada but its dead now. I start my welding techniques program this monday. Nervous and excited to start over. My mind is on pipe welding. But i dont know enough yet to make an informed decision. Thanks for your advise and wisdom.
I want to be a pipeline welder and I’m down in New Mexico right now as a pipeline helper on some 4” but I really want to get on big pipe and learn that side of the trade!
I am verdantly working fur a water well drilling company as a welder / mechanic , but I am putting together a welding trailer , hopping to do some fence and ranch welding work
i want to be a pipeline welder with my own rig. I've been welding structural for 5 years but i'm putting together my rig and my ultimate goal is pipeline.
Pipeline to earn while I learn.... Knowledge, benefits, equipment, etc.!!!! Rig to have My own Everything including Equipment, Business, Schedule!!!! 💯😎🐺
great video, i hope the new guys listen to you buy a welding text book and read it. work a second job to avoid borrowing money, its a lot of extra work but its worth it when you dont have debt. debt will destroy you. my definition of success: being able to choose what jobs i do and having the bills paid at the same time
I’m 20, one year out of high school, and 3 weeks left of welding school. I already have my own truck, sa200, and pipeline bed. I’m headed up to North Dakota soon to go be a helper for a couple months. Im going to buy a cougar 5th wheel. And before I become a helper I’m going to buy a miller big blue 400 stainless model. Since I don’t have any other loans, I’m just going to splurge and buy a brand new machine.
Im 14 and wanna be a welder how do I start how do I learn school is not helping and I don’t have a welding machine and no one in my family welds everyone tells me to just wait the 2 or 3 years of school so I can start in school but I wanna learn and experience what should I do, and thank you Austin I learned a lot from your videos then I have anywhere els thank you🙏🏻
I'm in the process of starting my own mobile rig welder and if it was for you and Jacob Schofield I would we doing it it's been a dream of mine to own my own business and doing welding is something I like doing you guys helped me get off my butt and Chase my dream thank you
I would probably go be a rig welder if my work dries up - I’m an industrial refrigeration mechanic. Not a whole lot of welding in service work but I have been tasked with becoming the new fabricator at my shop. Pipe, skids, hangers, you name it.
I am working on being a pipeline welder. I’m working on getting my machine, and practicing downhill welding. I would like to get my foot in the door by doing anything I can. I am working at a stainless fab shop tig welding.
Great video teaches me a lot I also weld but never went to school just really hands on training now I weld pipeline an inspect pipes but keep up with da great videos I’ll be uploading a few videos of a day with me on my job I’m transporting pipes down here in texas now
I honestly would like to go pipeline but I’m just starting out I’m currently working for a welding company doesn’t really pay all that good but I’m in it for the experience so I can get to that goal of being on the pipeline
I want to be a pipeline welder, been helping around as a labor for a iron erectors company sort of a iron working but it does welding structural here in Dallas tx, been learning some stuff just started 3 weeks ago off your channel but my goal is like you said...be a pipeline welder thanks for the tips sir it comes along ways thanks really want to become a pipeliner mainly for the money but also for the travel more like the life style of pipelining
I guess I'm might have to get into pipe fences now that I'm in norcal, 07 duramax, Miller trailblazer 325. Hypertherm 45. Multimatic 255 Multimatic 200, I paid cash for all my machines by holding down a job n saving money
Great advice about doing what you say and not what you do. I wish someone had have given me some advice about mo ey and what not when i was younger. No stress worse than money worries
I’m working as a MIG welder in a plant now, eventually I want to become a rig welder, pipeline welder, or iron worker. I need a couple years of experience though so I’m gonna start a side business doing TIG and MIG work on cars and stuff doing exhausts and roll cages
Austin Ross I’m only 20 but I feel like I’ve got a pretty good plan and everything already. Now it’s just working hard and counting up the money to make my dreams happen
I went to the pipeline in New Mexico and west Texas. Stayed in Carlsbad for a long time and then moved to midland. In midland I got hooked on snow and lose my way. Lost everything. I live in my camper now and work as a manager of a tractor supply and I’m saving money to get my cdl. I love welding and wish I hadn’t given it up
i took welding my senior year in high school and loved it, wished i would’ve done it all of high school. i graduated in 2022 and went into the oil field and there would sometimes be welders come out and fix things. But anyways i’ve started a welding job about 3 months ago and want to do rig welding, but i don’t know what companies to try and go to in the future any advice?
I would much rather be a rig welder. In the mean time while no side work is going on. I'd try to practice pipe, or branch, and sleeve test myself. So if the opportunity come to to work on pipeline then take that oppurtunity. And when that job is done with, come back while work has gathered up together and work to finish those jobs. Before I started on the jobs that have gathered up, I would need to take a break for a day or 2 for myself and family, then hit hard again
Pipeliner but I’ll take anything I can get right now. Welded my junior and senior year of high school. Starting college this fall at the local community college and taking the welding courses. Trying to find any connects I can right now.
I've been getting experience doing misc factory welding jobs, and I especially like my current one, except it's not where I ideally want to be - just a step on the way there. I have no experience with pipeline or rig, but have been wanting to eventually get into that - partly because more money, but also more experience and being in new locations or outside is nice as well. I'm leaning towards pipeline but haven't really put too much effort in that direction yet.
That’s alright. It’s better to be patient with it anyway. At least you’re getting welding experience. That’s where it all starts. I hear ya about being outside. That’s one of the reasons I love doin rig welding.
I'm not sure which one I want all I know is I want to weld iv tried to get help from my uncle but we haven't had much time to hang around eachother he is a government certified specialist welder and says now he might make 2 to 4 welds a week but he has definitely earned it
I’m 16 in high school and my first year of welding and I’m very interested in the pipeline work and traveling with them so I wanna try and become a pipeline welder but after high school I’m gonna try and become a pipeline helper
I'm 35 going back to school for welding. My profession was in cannabis farming in northern California ans those days are over so I'm going to school kinda nervous
Rig welding and shop projects. Kinda anything that someone needs while I’m home. I try not to bite off too big of project in case I need to leave on short notice to go on a pipeline job.
I’m on my 2nd semester at my tradeschool, my plan is to eventually make it to the pipeline, I’m always willing to learn more, so if anybody has any tips on anything welding related let me know!
Hi Austin I think I've watched everyone of your videos. I am trying to get into pipeline as helper. I have a camper and a truck. I am very motivated just graduated welding school as well. do you or are you aware of anyone needing a helper.
I am a 33 year old man just getting out of prison, Im from Siloam springs Arkansas took every welding class we had an grew up on a farm welding all sorts of things. I am currently in work release welding for a shop called Dixie metal in Ocala FL. I have a one ton f350 an my goal is to turn it into a rig truck. But I am also curious about pipe linen. I am running a squirt gun currently an damn good at it. When I was younger I did alot of stick welding mostly 6011 but that's what I want to do I am trying to get more familiar with 7018 6010 an such. Ur videos have bin very helpful. Thank for what u are doing. I'm currently trying to figure out what welder I should get I just watched ur video on the sa 200 an I'm pretty much gna use all ur suggestions. Thanks again an God bless!
One thing I regret is wasting years of my life away after high school to actually want to weld, on of Many trades in America that make the most money. I’m 23 and want to start, so I’m thinking about taking a combination welder course at a local college near me. Do you think that’s great start?
Who on Earth would thumbs-down this video? This man is giving nothing, but valuable information. This stuff is gold.
Haters are everywhere...especially when you're on the path of success.
All those who downvoted busted out of welding school
blackmar07 been to reddit huh?
Prolly some douche bag powerlinemen😂 they always think theyre better than welders😂
A hater
I began taking welding my sophomore year, never thought I'd fall in love with it. But two years have gone by and I'm really looking forwards to pipelining. Old timers are the best companions for experience
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I agree for sure! I love old timers!
I want to be a Combination welder. But rig and pipeline welder somewhere in the middle. Specialist in TIG.
Success means I made my family proud, my future kids will have a better life than I did. And I'm content with what I've accomplished.
I wanna be a pipeline welder but I'm just starting out so I'd rather get a welder helper spot to learn all ropes n what not and do more practicing, I also have own rig n welder. Great video Austin!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
Hows ur rig coming along
Yes I am 52 years old and I am trying to get to Wyoming for rig welder and I am trying to work My way to the pipeline
I've recently found your videos and they/you are extremely helpful and very informative! Grew up welding on cattle trailers and big rigs, took my skills to a vehicle fab shop, but I've wanted to pipeweld and travel since day 1. Trying to transition into the pipeline life and head back to welding school. I've faced tons of criticism and hate being a woman in the industry (no clue why people would care that much, I sure don't lol) I'm still going to keep on truckin'. Watching your videos and the positivity is definitely motivating!
Women are better welders i wouldnt give a fk, at least at school they all welded better!
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@Morgan Kimber. How is it going did you ever got to do pipe welding?
Pipeline welder, I’m 18 starting at MTI taking the 10 month program for welding and pipe fitting to get all the certifications I can, I have been into welding since I was 12 where my grandpa taught me what welding is and I began my path of welding with a dream of owning a go cart, my grandfather said the only way I could have one is if I built my own and I did just that, big fan of yours your videos are awesome and informative!
How’s it going now?
Pipeline but am definitely starting out as a helper. I really like welding in general
My son just graduated and also is working in the welding field. He found your page a while back and tried to get me ( Mom) to watch. Well I did! Young man you have your head on straight and are doing a fine job 😊 Keep giving good advice and God will bless you and your business 😀
Well I appreciate that. I’m glad y’all have found us. We enjoy making these videos to help others. Thanks again for sharing. Have a great day! 👌😎
Rig welder but ill take any chance i get to pipline as well, good video Austin iam building up my truck to go out on the road.
That’s awesome! Any pics?
@@arosswelding yeah ill try to send em to your email
Was a helper for 4yrs then went to vo tech school for 1yr. Worked in a pipe fab shop for 3yrs. Putting my truck together this month. Always been in the oil and gas field of pipeline work. Definitely a fabricator/pipeline welder but I will go anywhere and learn anything new. I'm from San Antonio, TX there's a lot of work here in Texas. Good videos man 👌🏽
Hey man I'm trying to get in the pipeline as a helper, can you help me? I'm in dallas
Rig welder. Went to welding school right out of high school been at a shop for about 3 years now. Now I wanna build my rig and go mobile!!
I went to welding school in Dallas in 1963, when I finished I came back home and went to work at a saw mill in east Texas, I worked there for about 4 months, left that and got a truck driving job. I was going to go into pipeline welding ,but the call of the open road was to strong, this lasted until 1968, went to work for the city I lived in, Public works director, this lasted until 1984,quit this job..I know I needed to find a steady job,so I bought a restaurant and worked it for 30 years. all this time I meant to be a pipe line ........Oh well it was a hell of a ride.....Love your show and your attitude..............................................JS*
This is so interesting. Thanks for sharing. So do you still have the restaurant?
@@arosswelding I still own the land and building ,but I have been retired for 10 years. I have a 50x50 shop at home where I build things , I keep up on my welding skills, I don't know if I could pass a test ,but I think I can,but that don't matter now,I am not going to take any work from you.............................JS*
My story is similar to ours votech, 2 yrs in a fab shop an now I’m running a tubed f350 with sa200. I’m a welder on a railroad bridge job right now an I’m teaching one our hands to weld. I’ve learned that not everyone is willing to teach so I chose to teach everyone that shows interest has the will to learn. Me and my helper spend a lot of nights in the hotel parking lot practicing welding.
That’s pretty cool. I know what you mean. I do the same with those that have the interest.
im 14 and my teacher asked me what do you want to be. It used to be a game warden then it was a heli-logger but then i thought to my self I love welding and said imma be a pipe line welder. Thank you so much for this vid it helped a lot
I was in the commercial hvac business for 20 years in Florida, I got my first 6g in 2001,
My dream job is to be a rig welder . Im on my senior year of highschool and when i graduate i wont hesitate to get into a company and slowly build my self up.
i’d love to be a pipeline welder, or line up w a proper union. i’m 43 & just about 1/2 thru welding school. I have a fab welding job in a shop back home, but am looking to go all in on the pipeline or rig out at least. I know there’s lots of jobs in refigeration and would be totally grateful working in that industry, or on a rig.
my version of success is to financially support my household, get all of our debts paid off, get some good savings going and purchase some property (did I mention I want that 1-ton dually!!) thx Austin
I was a rig welder for 20 years. I chased the drilling rigs and put on the weld heads for the oil company
How was it? Were you always able to find good work?
This is exactly what I needed. Thank you, thank you kind sir
Pipeline welder for sure.
I landed a welder helper job at a pipeline right out of high school through a temp agency and it was a really great experience. Being young and dumb I made some bad decisions and ended up with a low paying and skill-less job. Now 13 years Im looking to get my foot in the door at any welding job.
Thank you for the great content sir.
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You bet!
my old saying; you can't be old and smart without being young ,and dumb...............................JS*
Awesome video Austin!
I'm shooting for rig welder, to stay flexible but really hoping to stick close to pipeline in Colorado if possible. I'm glad I did the military first, and got a lot of life experience and understand the money side of life. I start my 6 month welding school in January so hopefully this time next year i'll be ready to roll! Being a hobby welder the last few years, i'm ready to take it to the next level.
There’s def plenty of work goin on around there it seems. Sounds like you’re on the right track. Keep it up!
Thanks man! Just trying to get like you!
I’m in the same spot now. Just getting out of the army and wanting to get into welding back home in Colorado. Wondering how u liked the school and where you’re at now. Thanks in advance lawrence
Pipeline welder
I plan on going back to school next year for welding ideally want to get on the pipeline for the money so i can raise a family and not worry about money constantly
I’d just like to say your videos are awesome, they help me a lot on me on learning what I need and how I can get these things and experience, I’m 15 and my passion is being a pipeline welder your videos are awesome 🤙🏼🇱🇷
High 5 to you my Brother, thank you for sharing your input to help those that want to chase this line of work, the more they burn the more they learn,
Im 47. I work at an airport in Canada but its dead now. I start my welding techniques program this monday. Nervous and excited to start over. My mind is on pipe welding. But i dont know enough yet to make an informed decision. Thanks for your advise and wisdom.
I wanna take a welding school to learn a new trade I watched ur videos very helpful
I want to be a pipeline welder and I’m down in New Mexico right now as a pipeline helper on some 4” but I really want to get on big pipe and learn that side of the trade!
Pipeline i'm 20 and im the only welder In the family appreciate the advise on getting a rig and welder.
You bet!
I am verdantly working fur a water well drilling company as a welder / mechanic , but I am putting together a welding trailer , hopping to do some fence and ranch welding work
i want to be a pipeline welder with my own rig. I've been welding structural for 5 years but i'm putting together my rig and my ultimate goal is pipeline.
Pipeline to earn while I learn.... Knowledge, benefits, equipment, etc.!!!! Rig to have My own Everything including Equipment, Business, Schedule!!!! 💯😎🐺
great video, i hope the new guys listen to you
buy a welding text book and read it.
work a second job to avoid borrowing money, its a lot of extra work but its worth it when you dont have debt. debt will destroy you.
my definition of success: being able to choose what jobs i do and having the bills paid at the same time
I absolute love this. You’re right, a life with less or no debt is way better lived. Less stressful. Thanks for sharing!
I’m 20, one year out of high school, and 3 weeks left of welding school. I already have my own truck, sa200, and pipeline bed. I’m headed up to North Dakota soon to go be a helper for a couple months. Im going to buy a cougar 5th wheel. And before I become a helper I’m going to buy a miller big blue 400 stainless model. Since I don’t have any other loans, I’m just going to splurge and buy a brand new machine.
I know quite a few pipeliners and have heard you’ll be laughed off a job or not even given a test if you show up with a miller.. just a tip good luck
Where did you find the job as a helper?
Chaz Kennedy Lincoln are nice but many like the new pipe pro from miller Lincoln has just been on the market Longer but they are both great
Im 14 and wanna be a welder how do I start how do I learn school is not helping and I don’t have a welding machine and no one in my family welds everyone tells me to just wait the 2 or 3 years of school so I can start in school but I wanna learn and experience what should I do, and thank you Austin I learned a lot from your videos then I have anywhere els thank you🙏🏻
I just got my 6G welding certification about 2 months ago, and I'm trying to look for a pipe welding job in Phoenix, Arizona. That's where I live.
I'm in the process of starting my own mobile rig welder and if it was for you and Jacob Schofield I would we doing it it's been a dream of mine to own my own business and doing welding is something I like doing you guys helped me get off my butt and Chase my dream thank you
I would probably go be a rig welder if my work dries up - I’m an industrial refrigeration mechanic. Not a whole lot of welding in service work but I have been tasked with becoming the new fabricator at my shop. Pipe, skids, hangers, you name it.
Shoot ya that’s awesome!
I am working on being a pipeline welder. I’m working on getting my machine, and practicing downhill welding. I would like to get my foot in the door by doing anything I can. I am working at a stainless fab shop tig welding.
Good info buddy. Wish I had stuff like this back 06 - 07 when I was first starting.
Me too. Would have been very helpful!
Great video teaches me a lot I also weld but never went to school just really hands on training now I weld pipeline an inspect pipes but keep up with da great videos I’ll be uploading a few videos of a day with me on my job I’m transporting pipes down here in texas now
I honestly would like to go pipeline but I’m just starting out I’m currently working for a welding company doesn’t really pay all that good but I’m in it for the experience so I can get to that goal of being on the pipeline
Pipe welding is way beyond going to school you'll still be learning n if your welding allot you can still see improvements even 5 years after school.
I want to be a pipeline welder, been helping around as a labor for a iron erectors company sort of a iron working but it does welding structural here in Dallas tx, been learning some stuff just started 3 weeks ago off your channel but my goal is like you said...be a pipeline welder thanks for the tips sir it comes along ways thanks really want to become a pipeliner mainly for the money but also for the travel more like the life style of pipelining
I’m glad the videos have helped! That makes my day when I get messages like this!
Great video i just graduated welding school bout a week ago and I’m pretty sure these tips will help me in the future. Keep up the great videos
I guess I'm might have to get into pipe fences now that I'm in norcal, 07 duramax, Miller trailblazer 325. Hypertherm 45. Multimatic 255 Multimatic 200, I paid cash for all my machines by holding down a job n saving money
One of the most helpful videos I’ve watched!!!!
Thanks Austin.
I just want to weld!!! Just now breaking out and willing to do whatever it takes.
That’s a good attitude 👌
Get into a apprenticeship
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Thanks!@@danlunsford1138
Great advice about doing what you say and not what you do. I wish someone had have given me some advice about mo ey and what not when i was younger. No stress worse than money worries
I hear ya. It’s a huge deal to be a good steward with money no matter how much a guy makes.
16, I wanna be pipeline welder. Would really like to go to South Coast Welding Academy to sorta get my foot in the door. Love the vids Mr Austin!
I’ve always wanted to be a pipeline welding I currently take a welding class in high school and plan on going to welding school after high school
Do u have advice for insurance / liability for rig welding?
I'm currently building a rig. rig work is what I'm after but having little trouble figuring out which tools to get.
I’m working as a MIG welder in a plant now, eventually I want to become a rig welder, pipeline welder, or iron worker. I need a couple years of experience though so I’m gonna start a side business doing TIG and MIG work on cars and stuff doing exhausts and roll cages
That’s fantastic 👌😎 I love it. You got a plan and a since of the patience and time that it is going to take. Keep up the forward motion. 👌
Austin Ross I’m only 20 but I feel like I’ve got a pretty good plan and everything already. Now it’s just working hard and counting up the money to make my dreams happen
Super interested on being a pipeline welder. Working on my rig now while going to welding school.
How's it going?
I went to the pipeline in New Mexico and west Texas. Stayed in Carlsbad for a long time and then moved to midland. In midland I got hooked on snow and lose my way. Lost everything. I live in my camper now and work as a manager of a tractor supply and I’m saving money to get my cdl. I love welding and wish I hadn’t given it up
I have great stories. It was a great experience. Sorry and short ending though
Just graduated from a welding academy as a combo welder my goal is too eventually be a pipeline welder
I got ten years experience pressure welding just built my rig now im trying to find jobs.
im from florida and my school has a welding/shop class it is only 10th grade and up so i have to wait next year for the class
I would like to be a pipeline welder, I am still in high school but that's my overall dream, I am taking welding classes though.
I wish I would’ve had this advice when I first graduated! Great video !
i took welding my senior year in high school and loved it, wished i would’ve done it all of high school. i graduated in 2022 and went into the oil field and there would sometimes be welders come out and fix things. But anyways i’ve started a welding job about 3 months ago and want to do rig welding, but i don’t know what companies to try and go to in the future any advice?
I’d like to be a pipeline welder but I love moving around at work so rig welder will probably better for me
My goal is to work around home for a year or so to get the money together to go out and get a job as a helper just to get into the field of pipeline.
I would much rather be a rig welder. In the mean time while no side work is going on. I'd try to practice pipe, or branch, and sleeve test myself. So if the opportunity come to to work on pipeline then take that oppurtunity. And when that job is done with, come back while work has gathered up together and work to finish those jobs. Before I started on the jobs that have gathered up, I would need to take a break for a day or 2 for myself and family, then hit hard again
Rig welder is the dream. Not even in the right industry yet. Paying down debt and tracking down 220v to practice. Middle of Texas here.
Pipeliner but I’ll take anything I can get right now. Welded my junior and senior year of high school. Starting college this fall at the local community college and taking the welding courses. Trying to find any connects I can right now.
You’re on the right track. 👌😎
I want to do either rig or pipeline I graduate in late October early November
I've been getting experience doing misc factory welding jobs, and I especially like my current one, except it's not where I ideally want to be - just a step on the way there. I have no experience with pipeline or rig, but have been wanting to eventually get into that - partly because more money, but also more experience and being in new locations or outside is nice as well. I'm leaning towards pipeline but haven't really put too much effort in that direction yet.
That’s alright. It’s better to be patient with it anyway. At least you’re getting welding experience. That’s where it all starts. I hear ya about being outside. That’s one of the reasons I love doin rig welding.
so crazy i founf this channel and learned so much
Great video Austin! My favorite day of the week. Also, I want to be pipeline welder. Happy Friday Austin!
Thank! Happy Friday to you too!
Pipeline hands down but would love to have my own rig to do my own thing when there are down times on the line.
My dream always has been pipe line welding im in welding school now and take my pipe certification in December
How it go
I live in Florida and their isn't much high paying work near me, I might have to move to Georgia or somewhere near by
Looking to go work the pipeline! I’m working on building some tanks in Casper Wyoming right now! So much pipeliner work out here!
Yes. Lots of work in that area for sure.
How would someone go about finding a job?
Rig welder but I would definitely start as a helper to get my foot in the door.
I'm not sure which one I want all I know is I want to weld iv tried to get help from my uncle but we haven't had much time to hang around eachother he is a government certified specialist welder and says now he might make 2 to 4 welds a week but he has definitely earned it
I’m 16 in high school and my first year of welding and I’m very interested in the pipeline work and traveling with them so I wanna try and become a pipeline welder but after high school I’m gonna try and become a pipeline helper
I'm 35 going back to school for welding. My profession was in cannabis farming in northern California ans those days are over so I'm going to school kinda nervous
I’m not sure what I want to do I’m leaning towards rig welding but want to be a in the pipeline welder at the same time.
Pipeliner Yee Yee! Thanks for the info!
Austin thanks my man
Great video boss
Awesome info. Done both before. What you do when you waiting for a job?
Work around the house doin lil weldin jobs, Help in the farm, build lil tools for my truck, make UA-cam videos.
@@arosswelding didn't know if you did rig welding are do lil jobs.
Rig welding and shop projects. Kinda anything that someone needs while I’m home. I try not to bite off too big of project in case I need to leave on short notice to go on a pipeline job.
I don't keep bottles on hand, I prefer using plasma cutter. N usually the job will have bottles if you gotta Torch
I’m 18 and I’ve wanted to be a pipeline welder since 8th grade in middle school🤘🏻
That’s awesome! How’s it comin?
Pretty good. I’m starting out just like you did
I’m on my 2nd semester at my tradeschool, my plan is to eventually make it to the pipeline, I’m always willing to learn more, so if anybody has any tips on anything welding related let me know!
Thanks for this video, very helpful.
Question. Would you go the apprenticeship route? I would love to be a pipeline welder.
Hi Austin I think I've watched everyone of your videos. I am trying to get into pipeline as helper. I have a camper and a truck. I am very motivated just graduated welding school as well. do you or are you aware of anyone needing a helper.
YOURE THE BESTTTTT
No, you’re the best!
Thankyou so much
What would be some good jobs for a welder who wants to stay close to home and not travel but still make a nice salary
Pipeline I’m 13 and my uncle is a pipeline inspector
What 3/4 ton truck do you recommend buying to start off with??
Pipeline is my dream
I want to be a pipeline welder, I’m currently in a CC welding class for my senior year and a CNC technology class
Prolly a rig welder but I’m tight with a bunch of pipeliners so I’ll probably go with my local 798
Id like to get into structure welding and have my own rig to weld for contractors
I am a 33 year old man just getting out of prison, Im from Siloam springs Arkansas took every welding class we had an grew up on a farm welding all sorts of things. I am currently in work release welding for a shop called Dixie metal in Ocala FL. I have a one ton f350 an my goal is to turn it into a rig truck. But I am also curious about pipe linen. I am running a squirt gun currently an damn good at it. When I was younger I did alot of stick welding mostly 6011 but that's what I want to do I am trying to get more familiar with 7018 6010 an such. Ur videos have bin very helpful. Thank for what u are doing. I'm currently trying to figure out what welder I should get I just watched ur video on the sa 200 an I'm pretty much gna use all ur suggestions. Thanks again an God bless!
One thing I regret is wasting years of my life away after high school to actually want to weld, on of Many trades in America that make the most money. I’m 23 and want to start, so I’m thinking about taking a combination welder course at a local college near me. Do you think that’s great start?