The only advice ive got for young welders is save your money. Before long you will be old and wondering where it all went. Start a roth IRA and contribute the maximum amount. Live within your means. This business can be tough. It's boom or bust. Save enough to get you through the slow times.
Yeah man a lot old timer welders tell me since I’m doing welding in school they tell me hey save your money no matter what welder you become cause work can be slow don’t spend it like crazy
You guys are the real deal. This video needs to be mandatory for all high school kids. My 12 year old asked about my Lincoln 140. Today at 15 she uses her Hobart champion elite. No regrets never look back.
Keep doing what your doing men, nothing more satisfying than working for yourselves rather than the man. I’ve done a lot of welding through a major crane manufacturing company, and at the end of the day your just a number to them.
you guys have your shit toegether for being young.. your not cocky and seem to be humble wish i would of pursued something like this when i was younger
I'm a crane operator I've lived in my 43' fifth wheel toy hauler for years now going job to job I love it.People ask me where I live I tell It's where I'm parked.
3:38 I've tried to find this song everywhere. Google reckons it is like you by disfunction? But I can't find it anywhere, please tell me where to find this song
Kicked off for hurting someones feelings... Back in the early 90s I got an engineering degree, worked in an office a couple years and left to work on sites. Went from 1200/week to 80 bucks a day to push a broom. Never looked back. I ended up making good money on the sites, but the reason why I preferred the jobsites is you get paid for your abilities, and fuck the politics.
Hey brother! I subscribe and I love watching your all videos. I want to be a rig welder just like you and I’m half ways finished with my welding school. Your one hell of a chill cool dude, your always in a good mood smiling.
Sometimes its hard to be in a good mood. Ive found when youre happy you make others happy! Your mood, and attitude rubs off on those around you! Let me know if you have any questions about welding, and I will try and sneak them into a video!
I like that I'm a electrician and do commercial work so I can relate to it . You should do one like that but your friend asking you the questions . I like it keep making more videos
Zachariah Lawson I retired from the Navy last year after 20 years welding. Always wanted to do what you were doing. After marriage and kids life takes you different directions. I'll be following.
Nice video. I have been putting off for years to get my cert. I am starting end of August and so stoked I am doing something I actually want to do. Is most of the best jobs out in West Texas? I’m in deep south Texas
Getting black balled happens so often, I don't even acknowledge it any more. The funniest one was for no-showing at a job that I specifically said I Wouldn't go to. At a job in AZ on Saturday. They wanted me in SC on Monday morning. I said I can't get there that fast, but thanks for the offer. 2yrs later I go to work for them, they said I was blackballed for not being in SC.
I worked on a new construction project at Exxon in Baytown Tx back in 96. There where two stages of units being built at the same time. On my side, we had about 15 rig welders. We all worked for the same outfit and word got out that the other side of the project was paying a dollar more than ours. Welders were pissed and said they were not going to weld until they found out why. Job shut down and we all had a meeting in the lunch area. I remember walking over there and they had busses parked outside. Long story short, the Exxon project manager gave a bs reason why and said if anyone doesn't like it they could get on the bus and hit the gate. I swear to God all 15 of them welders drug up! THAT is what made me want to be a welder! Them dudes drug a job over a freakin dollar.
Possibly through different subcontractors - were they working directly for the main contractor? I've know many folks who have quit a job for another that paid $5 a day more but that had 2 more hours of commuting a day with a bunch more fuel costs to do so. Basically making their work day 2 hours longer for even less in their pocket after travel expenses.
Great video bro, I'm in welding school right now and not sure if I want to go to pipeline or stay in the refineries. Where you at right now and how do you see the pipeline industry 5 yrs from now ?
Was a singlehanded in 80 working at seldon rd by Bayton Exxon plant . Word got around one morning right across the road they were paying a whopping 25 cents a hr more. So at lunch I Walked across the rd and got hired, went backed and drug up. This would h appened but not usually in the same dy
keep on truckin guys, you seem to have great attitudes. A lil advice though, turn the wick down on that truck, if you dont like replacing exhaust gaskets. No reason to feed it 2 bar of boost just driving around, even if it is awesome!
Brandon Brunner you do that to keep from blowing the slag from cutting the opposite side of the pipe all over the inside you haven't cut yet, and they're talking about a 50LBS tin not a cardboard box of rods.
Happy New years from Navajo nation arizona,,,good vids,,,,we all can related to that business in welding win some and lose some.....o weld.....off to the next job......bye yall later
I want to get into this , how ? I haul Sand and see these guys a lot , I like to create things instead of just driving , I am doing very well pay wise doing sand +$2000/week . I graduated from mechanic school in 2010 and worked as a fleet mechanic and specialized equipment technician for 5 years . Where do I go to start welding ?
Hey man I am a 19 yearold third semester electrical wanting to change my career choice and pursue a career as a rig welder on the road. Wonder if maybe you could give me some tips on how to get started with no welding experience and backround and how to get my first job as a helper or anything else to get me started on this business
Zac love the videos man! And Hank! I'm a combo welder living that camper life too! Freezing my ass off up here in Iowa! Did you go to MWI since your from Missouri?
I'd like to break out into pipe welding..I've been welding for 17 years..can fit read prints an everything..passed stick with aws What kind of start up cash do I need? Got 10g now..
Got a nice rig & welding equipment!!! So, lucky in that way! I found this video searching out welding vids!!! I am not a welder!!! Just someone who wants to be a better welder & needing better equipment!!! I set out to get a stick welder & saw a harbor freight add, saw a stick welder for $89 or 99 bux. Went there & they were sold out so, I bought a 90 amp wire feed bottom of the barrel equipment, NOTHING LIKE WHAT YOU GUYS USE & ALL I KNOW IS, I NEED BETTER EQUIPMENT! I still want a good stick welder but, I really want a tig welder so I can weld steel & stainless. I want to be able to weld anything, any thickness of steel & other metals & don't have money to waist on the wrong machine! I mostly do auto repair so, honestly, frame & exhaust repair & welding sheet metal is mostly what I run into but, if I want to build my own crane or press, I need to know what machine's would be best? im thinking about a tig180 or 200 & for stick welding, idk yet? im also wondering if I shouldn't buy from harbor freight? im a newby & dunno sht so, that's why I like your vids, try to show me wsup!!! a day in the life!!! wish I had a good job!!!
When they said you were blackballed but you can work the rest of the day... that was the time to tell him to get my money! How's that expression go drag up and leave them in the bind? (-:
i aint into talking feeling but fuck yeah its nice to hear theres people out there who get ran out too heres to getting your card pulled once in a while to feel alive
Hey, Zach. I see you talk about practicing welding after work sometimes. Can you emphasize on what you practice on? Im a structural welder looking to make the transistion into pipe and wpuld like to see what you do to improve. Thanks! Bye you later!
Happy new years fellow road dogs, we all know all the road goes. People who aint road dogs well they dont know something about lack of exposure. Hope the company that blackballed ya'll finds some jam up hands to do their bs work.
That's messed up you and your welder got runned off. But that's how the cookie crumbles Sometimes some people get butt hurt about something you say to them while you're working with them sometimes
fish on ohio that happened to to my millwright Forman he was all ways rushing me to get he’s early complet bonus and I kept arguing with him about I’m gonna do shit right the first time I’m not climbing 400+ ft for someone eals fuck up or my fuck up because they want to rush me ragged
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The only advice ive got for young welders is save your money. Before long you will be old and wondering where it all went. Start a roth IRA and contribute the maximum amount. Live within your means. This business can be tough. It's boom or bust. Save enough to get you through the slow times.
Matthew Erwin I'm a small business owner doing garage doors and we save.
I totally agree. I have a welding business and I own my welding shop building. I'm 41 and already feeling the physical pains of my trade
@@RCWeldingsgarage same here..small construction business, 41 and dam i feel it
@@MC-rr3ew I feel you brother. I bought one of those inversion tables from Amazon for 100 bucks. It helps alot. You should invest in one.
Yeah man a lot old timer welders tell me since I’m doing welding in school they tell me hey save your money no matter what welder you become cause work can be slow don’t spend it like crazy
Man you got a good friend there. Got blackballed on the count of having your back. That’s what’s up. Great video.
My own brother didn't have my back when I got blackballed for sticking up for him...some family 😪
You guys are the real deal. This video needs to be mandatory for all high school kids. My 12 year old asked about my Lincoln 140. Today at 15 she uses her Hobart champion elite.
No regrets never look back.
Get that young lady whooping those skills on those lads.
Keep that blue light burning.👍enjoyed your video.👌
Nice video and my hat off to both of you for being such hard workers and going after your jobs!!
Keep doing what your doing men, nothing more satisfying than working for yourselves rather than the man.
I’ve done a lot of welding through a major crane manufacturing company, and at the end of the day your just a number to them.
Lmao! I've never seen a dog so comfortable in a truck. Buddy did not want to leave.
My dog hates the truck to her core. Shakes and drools the whole time. They def got their own personality
you guys have your shit toegether for being young.. your not cocky and seem to be humble wish i would of pursued something like this when i was younger
Drug up = quit.
That was a cool interview with Parker the Pipeliner! Seems like a cool down to earth guy.
I'm a crane operator I've lived in my 43' fifth wheel toy hauler for years now going job to job I love it.People ask me where I live I tell It's where I'm parked.
5:42 that guy ran right into whatever was hanging off that truck.. lol
3:38 I've tried to find this song everywhere. Google reckons it is like you by disfunction? But I can't find it anywhere, please tell me where to find this song
I agree whole heartedly about ownership vs. renting. Always better to own! Whether it's a house, trailer, or anything else.
Real talk , much respect
Kicked off for hurting someones feelings...
Back in the early 90s I got an engineering degree, worked in an office a couple years and left to work on sites. Went from 1200/week to 80 bucks a day to push a broom. Never looked back. I ended up making good money on the sites, but the reason why I preferred the jobsites is you get paid for your abilities, and fuck the politics.
Hey brother! I subscribe and I love watching your all videos. I want to be a rig welder just like you and I’m half ways finished with my welding school. Your one hell of a chill cool dude, your always in a good mood smiling.
Sometimes its hard to be in a good mood. Ive found when youre happy you make others happy! Your mood, and attitude rubs off on those around you! Let me know if you have any questions about welding, and I will try and sneak them into a video!
Good video good interview
I like that I'm a electrician and do commercial work so I can relate to it . You should do one like that but your friend asking you the questions . I like it keep making more videos
The tag on my truck is DRGNUP retired Union Boilermaker
Sounds like a boiler maker.
I love it
Enjoyed the video... thanks for sharing, good luck.... loved the dog:)
Thats a pretty cool dude man!
Love the video!
Nice look into your life. My hats off to you guys. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for watching! And we will! It's what we do!
Zachariah Lawson I retired from the Navy last year after 20 years welding. Always wanted to do what you were doing. After marriage and kids life takes you different directions. I'll be following.
Really enjoy the videos my guy! Keep them coming. Stay burnin
Favorite video yet man 👍🏼
Another good one. Thanks.
How old were you boys in this video?
Parker the pipeliner! Dudes hilarious on TikTok
Ikr I was like “is that Parker” 😂
Nice video. I have been putting off for years to get my cert. I am starting end of August and so stoked I am doing something I actually want to do. Is most of the best jobs out in West Texas? I’m in deep south Texas
What a beautiful dog
Was that guy a foreman? I’m not sure if he mentioned it....
12:32 theres a loop in your vid Zach just letting you know brother. ✊
Hey, thanks. Too late to fix it now! :(
lol thought i was going crazy...thanks...
He knows. Gotta get more time to get more AD monies.....
I was listening to this in the background and I thought I had a fucking stroke or something.
Getting black balled happens so often, I don't even acknowledge it any more.
The funniest one was for no-showing at a job that I specifically said I Wouldn't go to.
At a job in AZ on Saturday. They wanted me in SC on Monday morning.
I said I can't get there that fast, but thanks for the offer. 2yrs later I go to work for them, they said I was blackballed for not being in SC.
lier, you don't get blacked balled for that.
Like your videos got a stress fracture to repair soon as the cold weather breaks
I worked on a new construction project at Exxon in Baytown Tx back in 96. There where two stages of units being built at the same time. On my side, we had about 15 rig welders. We all worked for the same outfit and word got out that the other side of the project was paying a dollar more than ours. Welders were pissed and said they were not going to weld until they found out why. Job shut down and we all had a meeting in the lunch area. I remember walking over there and they had busses parked outside. Long story short, the Exxon project manager gave a bs reason why and said if anyone doesn't like it they could get on the bus and hit the gate. I swear to God all 15 of them welders drug up! THAT is what made me want to be a welder! Them dudes drug a job over a freakin dollar.
D Armstrong haha that's a Awsome story
Yeah, haha. I’ve seen a bunch of welders drag because of crazy stuff like that.
D Armstrong im a rig welder here in Houston too and we all dragged up on a job over money working for Tellepsen.
Houston Bigfooter Good stuff man!
Possibly through different subcontractors - were they working directly for the main contractor?
I've know many folks who have quit a job for another that paid $5 a day more but that had 2 more hours of commuting a day with a bunch more fuel costs to do so. Basically making their work day 2 hours longer for even less in their pocket after travel expenses.
The dog got his eyes burnt.
And Parker the Pipeliner!
Great video bro, I'm in welding school right now and not sure if I want to go to pipeline or stay in the refineries. Where you at right now and how do you see the pipeline industry 5 yrs from now ?
Who is the artist and song title at 7 minute mark?
que hermosa camioneta con equipo de trabajo te armaste felicitaciones
Was a singlehanded in 80 working at seldon rd by Bayton Exxon plant . Word got around one morning right across the road they were paying a whopping 25 cents a hr more. So at lunch I Walked across the rd and got hired, went backed and drug up. This would h appened but not usually in the same dy
Hey man what's that song at 1900
great interview
keep on truckin guys, you seem to have great attitudes. A lil advice though, turn the wick down on that truck, if you dont like replacing exhaust gaskets. No reason to feed it 2 bar of boost just driving around, even if it is awesome!
When I first bought the truck, I wanted to go fast and sound good. Now I just want my truck to be able to pull my camper and not break down. lol
thats what you get for buying a RAM lol
Awesome video man. I'm kinda confused about the part of the story about smashing the rod box and using it for something. Could you explain?
Brandon Brunner you do that to keep from blowing the slag from cutting the opposite side of the pipe all over the inside you haven't cut yet, and they're talking about a 50LBS tin not a cardboard box of rods.
Ok cool now I get it lol. Thanks man.
Happy New years from Navajo nation arizona,,,good vids,,,,we all can related to that business in welding win some and lose some.....o weld.....off to the next job......bye yall later
Why weren’t you roll welding that spool?
He really hit himself with them 2*4
What song is this
Was that location near 1787 and 349? Near midkiff? Thought I saw you right before xmas. If so small world lol
7:14 After nose beers.
Cool dude!
please tell me what the song you play throughout the video im dying to know what it is so i can listen to it
Looking to get on as a helper any advice
Who makes those flatbeds you guys have on your trucks? They are cool!
Parker built his, I built mine.
Awesome. They look like they are perfect for what you guys do. Thanks for uploading these vids!
I want to get into this , how ? I haul Sand and see these guys a lot , I like to create things instead of just driving , I am doing very well pay wise doing sand +$2000/week . I graduated from mechanic school in 2010 and worked as a fleet mechanic and specialized equipment technician for 5 years . Where do I go to start welding ?
Yazeed Husni you can either go to school for it, or try and get on as a helper.
Hey man I am a 19 yearold third semester electrical wanting to change my career choice and pursue a career as a rig welder on the road. Wonder if maybe you could give me some tips on how to get started with no welding experience and backround and how to get my first job as a helper or anything else to get me started on this business
Call all the oilfield company’s you can find, Jacob Schofield has some good videos. Listen to what he has to say.
Wish this vid would have gone alittle longer. Too see where he had gone or prosper.
Zac love the videos man! And Hank! I'm a combo welder living that camper life too! Freezing my ass off up here in Iowa! Did you go to MWI since your from Missouri?
Nope! I went to OTC. I learned how to weld plate there, and everything else is either self taught. Or I learned on the job!
Damn props to ya that's tuff! What's the best route to becoming a rig welders helper?
I was about to edit a Q&A video when I saw your reply. Ill add an answer in there for you!
Thanks man! Keep up the good work!
What camera are you using?
I'd like to break out into pipe welding..I've been welding for 17 years..can fit read prints an everything..passed stick with aws
What kind of start up cash do I need? Got 10g now..
How do I start..it's my dream.. but I'm not gonna put more than another 10gs into it
Just depends on what kind of welder you buy and what tools you use and the truck.
Ur been working for 17 years and you only have 10k save?
How much u make an hour?
Who are you working for I am looking for test
Welders last of the dying breed! 👩🏭👨🏭
Got a nice rig & welding equipment!!! So, lucky in that way! I found this video searching out welding vids!!! I am not a welder!!! Just someone who wants to be a better welder & needing better equipment!!! I set out to get a stick welder & saw a harbor freight add, saw a stick welder for $89 or 99 bux. Went there & they were sold out so, I bought a 90 amp wire feed bottom of the barrel equipment, NOTHING LIKE WHAT YOU GUYS USE & ALL I KNOW IS, I NEED BETTER EQUIPMENT! I still want a good stick welder but, I really want a tig welder so I can weld steel & stainless. I want to be able to weld anything, any thickness of steel & other metals & don't have money to waist on the wrong machine! I mostly do auto repair so, honestly, frame & exhaust repair & welding sheet metal is mostly what I run into but, if I want to build my own crane or press, I need to know what machine's would be best? im thinking about a tig180 or 200 & for stick welding, idk yet? im also wondering if I shouldn't buy from harbor freight? im a newby & dunno sht so, that's why I like your vids, try to show me wsup!!! a day in the life!!! wish I had a good job!!!
What editor do you use
That guy tested with me on a plains job
What’s the salary like ? Do you guys get paid by the hour or by how much you get done ?
Guzman3605 it ranges from job to job. Anywhere from 4-7k a week. And most jobs are hourly. Some are by weld inch
is that Parker the pipeliner
When they said you were blackballed but you can work the rest of the day... that was the time to tell him to get my money! How's that expression go drag up and leave them in the bind? (-:
Dude I thought I had a fuckin stroke or somethin when the video looped
Zach this is Jake Schofield somebody said you where running around Colorado. We are too. Where are you at?
I am currently in West Texas. Have been for coming up on a year now!
...the loop ... Thru me off for a minute, i was like....uuuhhhh ok
i aint into talking feeling but fuck yeah its nice to hear theres people out there who get ran out too heres to getting your card pulled once in a while to feel alive
Is that the guy that was born on the right away with his doctor as his helper.
Yes. The one and only.
Dogs harness looks tight does he need it on all the time
He doesn't wear it all the time!
Hey, Zach. I see you talk about practicing welding after work sometimes. Can you emphasize on what you practice on? Im a structural welder looking to make the transistion into pipe and wpuld like to see what you do to improve. Thanks! Bye you later!
I am currently working on a video answering questions. I will throw that in there for ya!
Happy new years fellow road dogs, we all know all the road goes. People who aint road dogs well they dont know something about lack of exposure. Hope the company that blackballed ya'll finds some jam up hands to do their bs work.
Awesome video! You should make more with Parker The Pipeliner
Hopefully someday!
Monahan's?
I’m in Carlsbad
Your buddy is the one and only Parker the Pipeliner!?
6.7 Coaltrain we were good friends when we worked together! I haven’t seen him in a while now!
@@ZachariahLawson life is busy, y'all will catch up
Drag when you feel like it,screw them ,they don't own you.Keep burning and turning
Anybody know what's the brand name of his cap?
Antonio Ayala lazy j
Your pup wants to see out the windows, crack the blinds for him:) Can't imagine being black-balled in that environment. Weird.
I'm looking for a welding job.
ive always thought that stuff was cool.. makes me want to get into it lol
100 hours a week? Damn you must pay alot of back taxes
Yes..campers are like pop cans..as far as hearing and cooling
Damn I wish I knew how to weld.
You can always learn bro
Silly ol’ dowggie! 😊
The food news is, you're starting to kill it on RUclips
That's messed up you and your welder got runned off. But that's how the cookie crumbles Sometimes some people get butt hurt about something you say to them while you're working with them sometimes
fish on ohio that happened to to my millwright Forman he was all ways rushing me to get he’s early complet bonus and I kept arguing with him about I’m gonna do shit right the first time I’m not climbing 400+ ft for someone eals fuck up or my fuck up because they want to rush me ragged
That good Ole Monahans, Tx?
Parker is like one of my favorite persons on instagram, funny ass dude!
It sure is! He might be back in a couple of days!
Looks like pecos to me
Pieces monahans same shit. I miss west Texas. First real money I ever made!!!
Pecos
#BuckeyePartnersforlife
I like your dog
what song is that????
???@Zachariah Lawson
Blackballed? Must be nice that they have so many welders to pick from that they can play silly games like that. :-(
Not talented, experienced ones anyway.
Someone got their panties in a bunch hahaha