PIPELINE WELDING SCHOOL (HOW TO GO FOR FREE)
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- Pipeline Welding School (HOW TO GO FOR FREE)
Austin Ross breaks down pipeline welding training. Pipeline welder certification is different than you may expect. Pipe welding schools can be a great start. My best pipe welding schools suggestions are welding tech schools (especially if they are free), Tulsa Welding School, and Kentucky Welding Institute. Many offer pipe welding courses, pipe welding certification, and pipe welding certification test, but there is a big missing puzzle piece. Experience.
So, do you get tradition pipe welding training by taking a pipeline welding course or do you really dive into pipeline welding by way of pipeline welding classes in the field. Learning how to become a pipeline welder can be tricky, but I would love to save you some time and money by skipping pipeline welding school.
Watch the video to learn how I think you can get paid welding training, specifically if you want to do pipeline welding.
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Tell me your thoughts! Tradition welding school or welder helper school?
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When can I become your helper ?
I’ve been to Kilgore welding school in Kilgore Texas, the only thing about dimes welding schools is you don’t learn to weld in the elements like you would in the pipeline. Welding in an air conditioned shop won’t get you ready for welding outside
Loved the video!
Im going to welding school, then i want to be a helper for a while. But really who needs school when you have Austin and Kayla welding videos? Lol
it depends where you come from too... In Canada (New Brunswick) more specifically you NEED to test for a F3/F4 qualified plate ticket(open root all position flat,horizontal,vertical, overhead) 6010root fill and cap, 7018 root fill and cap... then you have to be a 3block testing for your redseal to do the 6G pipe test which can be traded for a B-Pressure welding ticket in Alberta.. Without that pipe ticket you wont get your redseal... only exception to this is if youve been grandfathered in which I believe you have to have been on the pipeline 1992 and prior.. You can of course become a helper but still need to go write your block 1, block 2, block 3, and red seal tests.. Which much of the info you wont know unless youve studied the materials. I started as a welder and obtained my journeyman and worked in the pipeline, also worked structural and misc fab in shops.. so went back to school where they credited me block 1 steel fab and then did my steel fab blocks quickly as I could get my hours signed off from previous shops jobs where I was fabbing anything from stairs to hand rails to agricultural equipment to parts for NASA and misc assemblies used to test their rockets. During that time a general fab shop I was working at got busted by CWB for not having a QC guy so I got sent for a 3 week level 1 inspectors course and gained that cert. After that I joined the pipefitting union and became redseal in that. So I started off paying for schooling and the rest was basically free. I believe these have changed now since in the province of NB their is barely any pipe welding and you only need your all position FCaW and SMaW tickets in order to write your red seal.
I’m a 16 year old freshman living in California, and the reason I find welding interesting is the hands on experience that is involved. I’m hoping that one day I will become a welder so that I can make good money. Right now I’m just searching all of TH-cam for any research I can get from professional welders such as yourself. 👨🏭 👍
Keep it up your determination is killer 💪
I hope you were able to do so!
I learned in high school. The Tulsa recruiter came in and showed off what a TWS top student can do. He showed 2 coke cans welded butt end to butt end. Looked pretty rough but he said it was pretty difficult to do. I quietly got up and went into the shop and took 2 Mountain Dew cans from the trash, tigged them up while he was talking and took my seat. When he asked if we had any questions, I came to the front and asked “what the difference was between his ‘coupon’ and mine?” He looked puzzled and said no. I said, “this one (TWS student) took 2 years and $18K to get this quality. Mine took two semesters at a free public high school.” The Tulsa weld school people didn’t come back the next year. While that was just an arrogant kid showing off a trick, it was a real lesson to the class. Jobs I’ve been on welding as either a welder or foreman, never has a new hire showed me a transcript or certificate. Hell, just bc you’re certified doesn’t mean it’s going to count at that site. Guys that weld around the farm, in my opinion, are far better hands than trade school hands simply because in school, the practice isn’t what the job is. NEVER , in 20+ years of welding, have I ever had to join 2 plates with a perfect, clean, well fit gap and a millscale free backing strap in a 3G position set at a comfortable height. My advice, when practicing at home or school, set your part on the floor or behind something to get used to welding in weird positions and around obstacles. I.e. real life.
Thanks for the info ive been in the oil feild for 9 years or so and im wanting to become fulltime welder. I can go to school with my gi bill or start green and learn in the field ive been unsure of what to do and alot of the welding vets ive seen on here say the same. Go to work and learn from real world wielding. Thanks again
Was it Billy Crabtree? He came to our school and showed off a rig welded coupon by one of their students. I worked all summer for a local shop, got to see hot tie ins, drilling rigs, pipe fabrication, and miscellaneous farm repair jobs. My first question on his coupon,”will it pass X-ray?”
Thank you for the info 👍🏾👍🏾
Went to trade school. most valuable learning experience i have ever had. i learned a huge amount about all welding processes there and now i use that knowledge everyday as a structural welder. It was the perfect fit for me but its not for everyone. Not free but a couple months roughneckin will do it. worth every penny
I think Welding school is important because it really starts you off with the basics so you don't look as green. You have a good understanding on the fundamental characteristics of the arc and machine options. I started at the bottom after trade school but with experience you gain more knowledge. The more you know will help you with situations where it can help you break out and pass that RT test.
I would suggest being a welder helper first and foremost. Getting the experience with the welders while on pipelines is priceless. I feel I acquired some great fabricating knowledge by welder helping while working building pig launchers, compressor stations, etc. Someone is always supplying keys of knowledge out there; the more you are involved, the more keys you collect to open doors of opportunity!
I love it. That’s exactly right! Are you welding now?
I didnt go to welding school. I took welding shop in my senior year in high school, after that i started as a helper in a small gates/fencing shop in central Texas. Learned from the experienced welders, got my certifications they were asking for and just took off from there. I always asked question no matter how dumb i thought they sounded. Bottom line 16 years later im still at it. Love your videos man, keep em coming!!
Love the story. Thanks for sharing. Asking questions is huge. Where are you working now?
@@arosswelding right now ive been at this company for the last 3 years. We manufacture structural shades for waterparks, basketball courts, car ports, airports you name it. Alot of custom fabrication
I really really enjoyed this. You did a great job. Oh nice now I got the bell on.
I enjoy your videos as well TWP. Just hide that porosity (youtube weld inspector on site) hahaha jk.
What’s up man... I absolutely love your videos man. I’m currently at Arizona attending Universal Technical Institute for welding, and with the information I’ve been getting and learned from watching your video really helps me prepare for the welding world. Pipeline is where I want to go when I’m done with school in 4 months. So thanks again bro keep up the good work and god bless
You are a true asset to the welding / pipelines industry / trades for inspiring the next folks coming up the line, to help them, give them important information, from an experienced insider, that would otherwise be hard or impossible to attain for many....Keep up the good work, and thank you guys for what you do!
I'm currently in school now at Georgia Trade School. Ya I might not get all the certificates I want but it does help build experience and you come out of it knowing how to read and interpret blueprints which is also very helpful in the field.
i think that both school and start at a fab shop as helper have their advantages, i stared as helper in a shop, and now i have been a rig welder for 5 years but would of being cool gone to school, proly would of learn some i missed in my 12 year career, still learning every day under the oklahoma sun😎
Good thoughts. My son is currently at Hobart HIWT. I feel that will give him a well rounded education in welding. Currently passed his 6G test. He will have over 1300 hrs of burn time. He did two years of high school level trade school also. His future is wide open.
I'm going to school for welding right now. I am getting the associate degree. The main reason for the extra school is not for getting work but having a better education. It has helped me to read and write more effectively and that is why I am going that route.
Nice. Nothing wrong with that. What is your ultimate goal?
My school has a big focus on pipe. I hope to be a rig welder.
I plan on going in and getting on the job training instead of welding school. My grandfather was a certified welder and has taught me the basics since I was little so I have a lot of confidence going straight into a job without school.
Right on. That’s awesome.
Southwest Technical College in Fennimore, WI is where I started my welding. Only $7000 for a full year in there night classes from January to December 5pm to 10pm. Alot of hard work going to work in the morning and school at night but it was worth it. Now I'm a field service technician working on asphalt equipment and stick welding like a champ!!
That’s awesome. Thanks for sharing!
I am not a welder I started out as a heavy equipment mechanic and worked my way up to a service manage at a john deere dealership This is some of the greatest and truthful advice I've ever heard! I never went to trade school or college just eager and hungry and willing to put in the work to succeed!
Two different trade schools and a American Building and Trade school Baton Rouge La. Welded 13 years in the fab shop and plant settings. School was and I’d good but I actually learn a lot about the fab work from a pipeline welder.
i know i love welding and that this is the career that i want to go into but i don’t know exactly what type of welding i want to do so that’s why i am currently enrolled in tulsa welding school - Jacksonville and this school helps me get in the school and out in 5 1/2 months
Nothin wrong with that. It’s good to do different types to see what you like most. Def want to do what you enjoy the most. Let us know what you end up doing!
Austin Ross i certainly will
I went to wldking school and got my first job--the job i have right now. And that job keeps a roof over my head. So for me it was mor than important, because I went to college to be an English teacher but wound up really disliking the public school system. Butas you said, Austin, I have gone 3 weld tests since then because I would like to make more money, but I could't pass the weld tests. I had never used the MIG wire they used, I was asked to TIG weld aluminum. and galvanized steel pipe, and one test gave me a spray transfer challenge for literally 90 Degrees vertical, and I thought my welds on that test were really good, but nope, they didn't like what I brought to the table. So , yeah, it's a giant world of welding out there and the only way to get good is to go whre you want to go and try your best. OTJ, baby.
I learned a lot being a helper when i was 18/19. Things i still use today. Best school I’ve ever attended
That's awesome. How long did you help before breaking out?
Helped about a year then welded there about 2 years. Left that compressor station did some railroad welding now looking to breakout rig welder. Your videos helping me get to that goal bud👍🏽
That's awesome. Glad the trade has served you well. Wishing you all the best as you head into this lifestyle.
Thanks bud
I'm learning as much as I can and practicing as much as I can with my everlast welders. I'm not totally sure what kind of welding I want to do I just know I love it and if I can get paid doing it then double blessings for me. Your videos are a great encouragement and have tons of useful information. Please keep it up.
i was working as a carpenter and had achance to take some welding classes and took cause i wanted to learn. during this time i ended up working in the precast business and was eventually was put to work as a welder. that was thirty years ago and im still going strong. i teach welding in 4H and tell my kids yes to welding school because of all the different skills they will learn but nothing beats experience.
and as i also say all the time. run your welder not your mouth
one other quick note. no mater what it is if you want to get ahead you only need to do three things:
1 show up earilly
2 stay late
3 give more than asked in the middle
my son is sssooo tired of hearing both things from me.
Welding school is important cause you learn all aspects of welding from stick mig tig and helia arc
What's the shortest one in NYC
I didn't go to welding school. I teamed up with an old gas pipe welder 8 yrs ago, and started my own welding business 7 yrs ago. I have enjoyed nearly every day of it
That’s awesome! That’s the key, enjoying what you are doing. What kind of welding do you do?
@@arosswelding I am strictly portable. I do pipe welding, I build barns, feed yard pens, and general repair work for the farmers in my area. I always say you got to be a jack of all trades to make it work sometimes.
@@arosswelding I would like to get into the same kind of pipe line work you do, but I'm afraid I'm getting a little to old.
I believe you’re right. Diverse is key.
If you are enjoying what you are doing I wouldn’t change a thing. But I do understand if you wanted to try it out. You’re only as old as you feel 😉
This reminds me of the interview with Ricky Bobby when he didn't know what to do with his hands...I really like what you do Austin and Kayla...Thank you...b
Southeastern community college trade loved it the teacher really focused on different welding and how to approach different different scenarios got plenty of practice all i wanted with materials supplied
That’s good. A good instructor goes a long way.
Here in Canada we HAVE to go to weld school to get certified and tickets. Without it companies won’t even look at you! It cost me around $20,000 for school and I’ve spent around another $5,000 on tickets and whatnot
Welding school,it’s my opinion that one should attend a school to learn how to weld with different techniques and to learn all that they can about different rods and methods. I’m a self taught welder however I don’t make a living as a welder. I weld out of necessity and I like to fabricate things. I’ve thought about going to a welding school to learn more about the technology and techniques however I’m and old man over 70 and there isn’t a welding school close. Finely after many years our county school board has starting building a trade school to teach welding and other trades better late than never. Learning all you can about a trade that you make a living from is essential. And most of this will be leaned from actual experience of doing the job.
As a helper who went to welding school I have to agree 110% the best schooling is to be a helper. I’ve learned things in the last year or so that no school could teach.
Did you like the school you went to?
I am currently going to trade school in highschool as a welder. I can say I have never found something that I love to do more than welding.
I took welding classes that were offered at my local college, but never pursued it for a living, as I was afraid of heights & refused to work higher than I could safely jump, wasnt told of ground work, never even knew of it until maybe a decade ago, my area isnt a hot bed of pipeline activity. growing up my best friends dad started teaching me when I was 9, so I wound up being best welder in my class, but that was in the late 1980's. so yes college was beneficial, but hands on by someone taking time when I was a kid was better for me, I love welding, but this is all new to me, on angles, math, and pipe. I figure I should take to it pretty quick, but who knows.
I definitely agree with your thoughts and finding the shortest route to your goal if you know what that is.
Ross I'm currently going to stick and pipe school just to get my feet wet into the welder life. thanks for all your tips videos!
Never got an opportunity to go to school, jumped in as a helper. Excited to learn all I can!
Thanks for the info. I'm trying to get into a welding school right now, but it cost about $6k for the level I. So for the time being I start night school for it, hey it's a foot in the door and I'm to learn everything I can, I even get on here and watch video after video on everything about welding. You can never learn enough.
That’s right! What are you doing for work during the day?
Right I'm looking for work, I'm about to go down and talk to them labor union and see if that would be good to get into, but I've been looking around for a helper position.
I took ag in high school then took a welding course at a local votech that offered pipe welding.. I like all your videos been watching ever since your first youtube video..
Yes I think it is important it gives u a start at the basic. I'm actually a instructor at a school n Mississippi. We r honest with our guys about the difference between school and real world
I agree. How long have you been instructing there?
Little over a year now I went thru the school 10 years ago got out n the field and came back to teach
That’s awesome. Are you enjoying it?
Yea so far its been gd definitely different but I enjoy it so far
I like the way you tell it the way it is in the Real World! There's not any other way to say it but what most of these kids are getting out of schools now won't help them much. They need to watch and listen to your video's.
Chris Gorman, great videos. I'm new to welding, been in school a couple months. Love the videos, and the brand your putting out there. I have a rather large family, 6 kids, and the values you portray are the same I teach my kids. Keep the videos coming, nice to see some good people helping others thru there experiences.
I appreciate that. Thank you. Glad you like the videos and hope you will stick around. Hope you are enjoying school.
@@arosswelding I have good days and bad. I'm currently on vertical running 7018. Its kicking my butt. But some days the stars align and I kill it. And those days it's so much fun for me. Anyways, thx for responding. Again love the way of life your putting out there for people to see. We need more like it.
It’s channels like this that help out young welders like me.
Hey buddy I met you in September‘s meeting I’m in 798 welding school. God bless
Yes I remember. How are you liking it?
Austin Ross it’s good I like it they got good instructors down here first class
Austin are you a 798 hand? If you still don't want to disclose that info i get it with how people can be on youtube. I'm really thinking of joining
I went to Kentucky welding institute for Combo pipe welding. I graduated in December. Did some power plant work for the first three months been doing facility builds, and shut downs. Currently not North Dakota gonna rig out in the spring hopefully mainline by the end of next year! Working on my down hand right now!
cole Davis I am visiting KWI next week Sounds like a good school
Alex K Best decision I’ve made!
It’s not a necessity but it can help, especially for someone who doesn’t have a role model or experienced welder they can talk to/learn from.
I agree. Did you go to a welding school?
Austin Ross no, I actually was very lucky to know an older guy who’s an amazing welder all around and we’ve worked one on one for a few years
Love it !!! Keep them coming. I’m currently in school and at the same time I’m setting up my own rig. Please let me get that tool list. Thank you
You can find the tool list in the description of this video. That’s awesome! Are you enjoying the school?
Sure am and anxious to start working. Learned a lot and still learning a lot more with only about 4 months to go till graduation. 👍 thank you for all your great advice and especially your and your wife’s personal time. Thank you again
Welding school will help me in my future cos I need a job ,but always I get only this kids of job but I am never do such a job in my life. I hope that if I study it I will get job
Awesome videos. Thanks for putting this information out there. If this would have been available 18 years ago I probably would be out there with y'all on the pipeline.
Thanks. I enjoy making the videos. And I know what you mean. Pipeline is in the dark so much still today, I’m glad I can shine some light on it.
Loving the videos man. Tons of info on what I will be up against when I finally get out of welding school. Cant wait for the next one!
Are you enjoying the welding school?
@@arosswelding Honestly my instructors aren't what they should be and we dont have the equipment we should but I have pipe to practice on and I try to make the best of it and use the knowledge I get from you to better myself and be prepared for when I am finished this coming May.
I think welding school is great for learning if you have never welded any before but a helper will learn faster what actually goes on in the real world
I agree. What route did you take?
I went to school but now am helping on mobile fabrication and structure
For someone with zero background in welding as a kid; a qualified “yes” it’s important. I’m not talking about a puppy mill type school though.
Hey Austin I'm a high school welder and I would like to thank you your videos have been a huge help
My pleasure. I’m glad they are helpful.
Are you going to a trade school?
@@arosswelding yes sir
Surprise!
I went to MWI 5 years ago and been working in plants. But as of today I’m starting to rig out and I’m picking up my machine this afternoon. School tonight me how to pass a test and that was pretty much it. I was able to meet a lot of people also and get numbers and have connections. If I could go back I’d start as a helper. I’ve learned 100x more In the field than school
I hear you. What machine are you getting?
It’s a ‘72 sa200 blackface but it’s supposed to be all copper still. Gonna be a fixer upper but I got a killer deal so we’ll see
That’s awesome!
Come to find out they had the year wrong. It is actually a 55 short hood. And in way rougher shape than I was told. So I passed but I’ll be here in Oklahoma for a while and they are everywhere haha
I'm about to start pipelining on tie ins I watch all ur videos gonna try your knowledge thanks for the great advice
Good to hear. Working close to home or traveling?
going to be traveling about 11 hours from home I live near Monroe Louisiana
I absolutely love your channel! So much good material!
Union weld school is the way to go. You may have to travel after school but its their job to find you a job, so you dont have to job hunt.Of course you have to pass a weld test on any job. In my opinion the Union is the way to go for pipefitters and welders. Also I can work local and make 40 bucks a hour with full union benefits year aroundor hit the road and make 80+bucks an hour if I need the extra money.
Great video, I always watch the material you post, so helpful for Us on the way to be a Pipeline welders... thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge with us.
Long day just catching your video now before bed thanks buddy I appreciate you
I went to a local junior college near my house in Texas called Hill College and took their 2 year welding program. I actually have an associates degree of applied science in welding technology lol. I switched to night classes for my second year and started working 5/12s in a local fab shop migging and tigging and then going to night classes 4 nights a week. I did learn a lot of the basics in school and really just got a lot of hood time. I then got a job as a helper and it wasn't long at all before I broke out. If I were to do it again I'm not sure what I would do lol. I did learn a lot of valuable info in both the school and fab shop that I just soaked up. I feel like if I would've went straight to being a helper I could've broke out a little sooner, however I don't count it as a waste of time because I learned a lot of valuable stuff (different processes, metallurgy, tips and tricks in a fab shop) Whether you go to school or not, you need to be a helper first.
Having done both, More often than not, I recommend guys to just being a helper and not going to school. Everyone gets there a different way and there's nothing like getting paid to learn and having the benefit of workin along side "professionals" that have been doing it every day. Been broke out for about 4.5 years now. I Enjoy the channel Austin
I'm in welding school now at a community college. Unfortunately they don't teach pipe. I want to start out as a helper to learn pipe. Save up and then rig up.
Are you enjoying the school so far?
@@arosswelding so far it's been a good learning experience. But struggling a little bit with the V groove. Running 7018 on 3/4" plate right now. It's probably gonna take me longer than 1 semester to get consistent with it.
What position are you practicing right now?
@@arosswelding 1g flat. I'm getting a little better each day but seems like when i get near capping it off, I struggle to keep nice tight beads.
Thanks for all the information I’am just getting in to welding for myself. I work and repair cotton gins for a main job. Iv been watching all your videos they been at lot of help
That’s awesome. Do you enjoy that work? Sounds interesting.
Austin Ross yes sir it’s always something new going it’s always a challenge bus it’s fun and just signed.up for college for welding but it’s hard to get in it’s Feels up fast
The changing pace everyday keeps it interesting. That’s why I try to keep an open mind and learn somethin everyday, that way life stays interesting.
The welders that come out of these welding schools have to remember that you do not come out as a certified welder and also when coming out of these schools isn't considered work experience its considered as training and can not be be classified as work experience
Great info! Welder helper school sounds like the way to go! I learned to weld in artist blacksmith school.
Yes I am going to MTI in Springfield Missouri in December
That’s awesome.
Your videos are very helpful, I love that about your channel !!! And I love to weld , I love to challenge myself , one day I hope to be a experienced welder like you :)))
My opinion is that being out in the field is the biggest thing maybe as a apprentice I went in a fab shop and was a millwright and got a whole bunch of experience so I don’t think it’s a must but if he or she has the fundage or comes from money and are young then maybe not saying not to or u shouldn’t but it’s a rock and a hard place
I’m going to Tulsa Welding school in Houston it is very pricey, very little downhill welding involved (3weeks of 7 months), students with no experience before struggle it’s very fast paced some get rephrased and charged extra or don’t complete all the welds but their grade is passing so they advance.....crazy I was fortunate enough to have good welding program in high school actually won a free ride to Tulsa in their highschool senior competition I couldn’t pass it up though or else I was going to be a helper and get more experience that way and break out I understand nobody cares you went to school my vote is the helper route just thought tig would be nice to know!
I'm currently in combination wielding school and its teaching me a lot I didn't already know from the experience I had prior
That’s awesome.
I'm currently in welding school. Only about 2 weeks in, but so far, I have been learning a good bit, so it's been worth it to me.
That’s awesome! So you’re enjoying it so far?
So far I definitely am! I've learned a lot already. Plus I'm coming from zero welding experience, so I feel like school will definitely help me in my career in the future.
Very great information. Im currently in welding school at Mesa Community College
What are your plans afterwards?
Austin Ross hopefully get into the pipeline line of work. Im currently work in a shop as a mig welder but want to experience pipelining
im not a professional in welding but im hungry in been one i would love to learn the basic , i've learn of my own
School is good to go to, if you’re wanting the trade, but like me I went to school to get my hands on the trade. But my goal is a pipeliner.
School was well worth it though.
I agree. Did you enjoy school?
Indeed, i enjoyed school , only cause I had a great instructor I reckon
I went to a technical school now I’m finish with school every company is offering me help positions . Idk what to do
The more Knowledge the better
I learned how to weld at tarkio Tech in tarkio Missouri now I work at the largest construction in the world kewitt as a structural welder
Great advice Austin! Thanks again for sharing your thoughts 👍
Love the videos. My son went to welding school. He’s not sure if it was worth it or not. He is welding in a fab shop in Midland Tx.
I’m glad you like the videos. What school did he go to?
He went to Dodge City Community College.
Great information A Ross keep them videos coming out 👍🏽👍🏽
Good video, but in my opinion nothing beats OJT, but it's good to have schooling as a back up.
I agree.
Watching your channel and the other welders like Wallyzweldingworld make me want to find a helper job really bad
What are some good ways to practice downhill stick welding for a pipeline weld test?
Apreciate this little wisdom. Got a new subscriber
My pleasure. Are you a paramedic by chance?
@@arosswelding yes sir! Ten years. Wanting to get into welding and a career change.
That’s awesome.
@@arosswelding I'm actually getting some welding schooling done here in Texas soon. Do you suggest smaw, gtaw, or stick?
Planning on going to Grayson County welding school
Nice. Very exciting. What’s your end goal?
@@arosswelding End goal would be to either pipeline or get into underwater welding! What do you think about underwater welding?
I think it’s intriguing. I would like to do it to see what it was all about. I’ve heard it can be bad on the body and/or dangerous. But idk. I’m interested. I’d say go for it if you wanted to.
@@arosswelding I've heard the same thing but the danger doesn't really bother me and thank you for the reply!
My daughter will be attending welding school in September. What is your thought on females in this trade?
Southern careers institute welding program in corpus christi Texas for 7 months which should be a 1 yr or 2 yrs training
I watch all your videos, good advice man.
I love your video keep do good work and don't spot . I am a welder am into wrought iron. what can I do to become a pipeline welder. I don't have any school bar grand but I can read . and I we like to go to pipeline school. What Can I do
I went to welding school and now work at a mine. I'm getting my truck ready and practicing every day. That's my story hopefully it ends as me as a big time welder
Did you like the school you went to?
@@arosswelding to b honest no lol. I was good cuz I wanted to be the best. There was like 40 students and 2 teachers very little hands on teaching. I got the job at a mine cuz oil field was slow and mine pays good. The school cost 23k but I did get certified in pipe and tig 6g. Now I'm practicing again cuz if you dont use it your lose it. Lol
School doesn't give you experience. Put yourself in the environment and learn. And don't be afraid to do it.
I love the videos man! Keep it up!
went to jobs Corps for welding
Hey man awesome video I was curious as to what your plan was after pipeline or if you want to do it as long as you can or start staying home sometime an open a shop or something along those lines.. stay safe brother
We def want to slow way down one day. Try to be home more. Will most likely have a welding shop.
I did a good bit of welding in high school but been out of it for a bit so I’m going back to school for welding. Might as well use my GI Bill. If not it just going to go to waste.
That’s right. What school will you be going to?
Attending mid America trade school in Wayne Oklahoma
What are your plans afterwards?
I plan to start out in a shop till my rig is built and head to Texas with a group of friends and get on the pipe line we are good friends with a welding inspector down there and he said he could get us a test and help us build our network I’ve been watching your videos since the beginning. And Have used your tips and tricks to help me do better in school and have even had our welding instructor. Play your videos for certain things in class to help others visually learn I hope to one day make it into the pipeline work field it’s been a dream for 4 years and I plan to succeed in the future
I love all your videos there hold a bunch of knowledge
When I was in high school. I took an AG mechanics class . My AG teachers taught us many different types of welding skills . I still use those welding skills I learned. I do some welding from time to time on my family's farm repairing equipment or when we are building fences. But I am looking at getting back into welding full time . And would appreciate any information that you have or tips for someone that is looking to get into this line of work. Thanks
Sounds like you are on the right track. Other than that just stay tuned for more videos. Plenty more to come.
@@arosswelding thank you. I will be staying tuned for more videos that will be coming up.
Another great video Austin!
Thanks
@@arosswelding hey man just realized I live down the road from a welding supply and fab shop.
Why not both? Patience can go a long way!
I agree. That would be even better. 👌
I would have loved to have been a helper on pipeline,
to my way of thinking, hands on work on the REAL work instead of theory, theory, practice a little, ok your a welder.
makes much more sense.
I learned welding working with millwright's and my uncle's at the family mine. Very little pipe, but tons of repairs, I started by hard facing buckets, crushed jaws and hammers, dozer blades, etc.
Now I'm an old fart 60yrs, and still never did large pipe, I do however, build lots of pipe fencing, H frames and corner sets.
Enjoy what you do and never work a day in your life boys!
Stay safe out there my brothers.
My dad was a pipeliner and he taught me how to weld
Here in Western Canada you have to be certified to be a structural welder, I'm not, my brother is, I have lots of experience if I wanted too I wouldn't be able to work on any gov't or municipal jobs because I'm not certified. I worked with a guy fresh out of school it was painful to say the least, I learned in the field its all I know. In trade school you learn the "theory" but you sure isn't what you're going to experience in the field where you actually learn your trade.
I agree. Thanks for sharing.