I got a few for the newbs (welder/fitter/fabricator of 7 years) - Don't be caught BSing with the union guys/old heads , even if you only trust yourself to sweep the floor do that, check gas bottles, change them out if they are low (not while someone is welding lol) do anything but stand around do anything to be productive but don't wait for instruction, sometimes people will intentionally give you no task just to see what you do. -If you see someone struggling, with say setting up rigging as an example, and your walking by.. your ass better lend a hand. -Don't badmouth anyone, because a dude from 1st shift may have nailed the mother of dude on 2nd, but you better believe he will sing like a bird to that same guy on 2nd about this newjack talking all kinds of shit about him. -Do Not be afraid to get your balls busted for being a hard worker AKA "kissass". Because the lazys will never progress, but the Mules will (A mule is a guy that does all the work, and the vets exploit this). BUT, on that same note don't be a kissass, in other words keep your head down but work your ass off. Don't ham it up with the foreman like he is you're drinking buddy, but don't be scared to put your coworkers work ethic to shame. Management will notice and you become an asset. -DO NOT be a know it all. I don't care if you can stack dimes better that Justin T. at spring break, don't act like you can. Be humble ask for guidance even if you don't think you need it. -A huge one TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR WORK, don't be that guy that leaves garbage for another shift to clean up. If you're rushing at the end of the shift and blow 2ft of porosity 5 min before shift change, your ass better stay and grind it out even if its on your time. This will gain you respect with your coworkers and the people that keep money in your pocket. -When someone ask you to go find the bulkhead stretcher or the kanooter valve your ass better go find it... lol
shift00 much appreaciation on the write up. its very good information thx. im a new welder. the hardest thing is when they dont give you something too do thats a tough one. but i know this one guy i work with he allways comes over and tlks too me or takes over. and my foreman tells me too not let him do that but idk how too get out of the situation without being rude
I'm fresh out of high school last year. I just put in my two weeks but didn't burn any bridges on my last job. I was a welder but ended up taking over somebody's job that blew all their opportunity down the drain for drugs. I was getting kind of tired of cleaning parts that came off a laser. So I decided to move up and go to a cement mixer truck factory. I'm a week in And I love it but there's so much more to learn. They're always is of course which is a good thing! That is one thing I hate when I have nothing to do, but I'm definitely that guy that looks for something to do! But being young and new I try not to push boundaries and ask for instruction. I never want to do something I wasn't supposed to without orders. Also I love your advice too thank you! I was never that smart in a high school to be completely honest but being a thoughtful, helpful person that's willing to bust ass and put in the effort has really paid off so far. I'm also very open to learning new thing! That's my advice for anybody reading this my age. Being unexperienced, it is easy to lose courage but taking it day by day really shows over time what you can pursue when you put your mind to it. I definitely learned that at my last two job.
as a welders helper I've seen that lie,lie,lie part blow up hard in a few people's faces.... don't risk your name and reputation and know your limits as a welder.
I'd like to suggest for folks new and with experience that if you're going to make travel and field work you're career that you should buy yourself a travel trailer. Save the money on hotel room expenses and rent when you get laid off or down time between work you've always got a roof over your head. It doesn't have to be a brand new one but no beaters. Keep it modern so you're welcome to stay at any RV park with it. See if your job has set up an area or you can very often find a local guy with a spot you can park it really cheap. In fact I rent 2 spots now to two guys here in the area to improve our bridges for next few months. They both enjoy and greatly appreciate it. It saves them the money and gives them a safe place to park their rigs and keep their belongings. Power, water, sewer included. It doesn't have to be your only home but it does have to be your home away from home and it's always a roof over your head if it needs to be.
I know it's "morally ambiguous", but the "LIE LIE LIE" part is SO true. I used to work warehouses and shipping, receiving billing ect and the ONLY reason I ever got even a foot in the water was by lying about knowing how to run a forklift. Tip to everyone: Someone asks you if you know how to run a forklift, say "YES" It's easier than a lawnmower and hella fun. You can get proficient with just about any piece of equipment (complexity not withstanding) in about a DAY by just following instructions to the "T" and when you get comfortable, that's when you get GOOD-
Great advise to the new guys brother! I would like to add, as someone who started out 20 years ago with zero construction knowledge and no formal schooling, I started out sweeping the floors... literally. Get your foot in the door doing whatever is asked of you. Work hard and it will pay off. #2 Have thick skin and roll with the fact your an fng. Your gonna take some crap at first. It will pass.
Best advice, join a union. It cuts out alot of the worries. You don't have to worry about finding work they will find it for you. You don't have to worry about chain of command just don't talk to white hats. Any union craftsmen on the job will help you. Everyone will know you're an apprentice so they won't expect you to be an expert and your Forman won't put you in a position you won't be able to handle. To put it simply, the union will take care of you.
Anthony Kelly I plan on going in for testing this summer to join a pipefitting union what's the longest you waited to be called on for an oral interview?
Combo Welder/Fabricator of 5 years here. Very solid advice. Hard work earns respect 9xs out of 10. Never kiss ass and remember to try and be your best with every weld every day. Pretend you're building this for your kids or whatever you have to in order to ensure those safety critical welds are done correctly. Keep on keepin on.
I'm starting school in a week to become a welder, I don't have much money for classes so I decided to go with stick welding! I've never had a welding job, but my father has been a welder all his life and continues to bust his ass every day! When you said Hard work will always earn you respect, I almost heard my father telling me the same! I'm not very good at welding since he never got the time to teach me so I'm starting with school... and I know that no book in the world can teach you what the world can teach you but hey it's a small step for a bigger future! I was sort of nervous when I though about my future as a welder, but I saw this video and it helped a lot man! I know I love this craft, I know that it's going to be hard, but I know I won't let myself down! Thanks for the advice man!
this is probably the best thing I've seen.just finished highschool and I'm about to start my first big job as a apprentice millwright.I don't know anything about ironworking or millwright. but was lucky enough to get a shoot at it.I'm gonna do everthingh you said in this video.thanks
Great points, here's some add-on's to some of the things you stated: "Ask Questions" - Retain what you've been told (don't keep asking the same question) Don't question the answers (Don't debate) Be confident, but also be humble Don't complain!! Good Video!
lie lie lie, I would suggest a different approach. If you are in trade school work hard and get those certs then bring them to the interview, put em on the table right away. The diligence begins even before the job. Don't underestimate the hard work you put into schooling. Good video and wisdom, cheers
100% accurate on the hard/dirty work. people look at guys like that and go "hes a hard worker but he is not in the know. Ill take him under my wing teach him a few things." Hard workers generally show that they are willing to do anything and so they become an asset for the crew
Good shit dude but it is amazing sometimes you can talk till your face turns blue and people still don't understand. Biggest mistakes green horns make is they are to scared to ask questions! Keep it up awesome vid
I had only been in school for a month before I was offered a job, i was the only welder, working on equipment i knew nothing about. on top of that the other guys tried telling me how to do my job and how it takes too long. in short dont take a welding job where youre the only welder. get a job with other welders.
I appreciate you saying hard work earns respect regardless of skill level and do the shit no one else wants to do. I'm in my first year as welder and well, I don't weld a whole lot. I run leads, get tools, and clean up most of the time. Lots of guys I went to welding school with are going to have a hard time adjusting their attitudes when they have to eat the humble pie on a job site.
Smart guy. Listen to his advice. -- signed, engineer who has worked with welders, and similar tradesmen on many occasion. There is nothing better then a helpful tradesmen if I show up and have some questions or need some basic help with a new design. I have never had a problem with direct questions from a trademen... in fact I love it. We understand if you had a bad day, etc, but good engineers won't forget if they realize someone is totally incompetent or is an asshole. Good engineers love to show off their knowledge or opinions so do not be afraid to ask even something you might think is simple. If someone is not answering your question or rambling just interrupt and say "no.. I was asking..."
Wise words. This applies to many professions involving work sites. It is way too easy to spot the new guy off in his own little world. It's good to get involved with people who make the place tick, get in it and don't hold back. Also, wise to not piss off the boss or anyone important, rank is important because they can kick your butt off site. Press issues if you're worried about safety, genuine issues. Dig your videos, shows some real life work.
I am quite new within this general genre of work. I work in a shop with off-site work as well sometimes. I really apreciate your videos and your videos are entertaining and informative. Keep up the great work!
Good advice, very useful information. I've found job to weld marine constructions, they took me just because of my certificate, I have good skills but not much experience, and they dismissed me in 4 hours. But I seen there some brand new welders who were not better than me, but manager told that he haven't got time to raise me to high level and he need professionals. But I will keep looking for new companies and get experience from each, and some day I hope I will find a good work with good payrate.
A lot of good advice here. Those are about the same kind of questions I ask whenever I take a weld test. I'll also ask if there is a time limit. There is almost always a time per test coupon but once in a while you'll find a lax QC guy. I also make sure to ask if they need to see the finished coupon before breaking it off. I knew a guy who laid down some perfectly fine weld but was failed because he took his plate down before the QC said so. The only thing I can't get behind is liying, mainly because I hate lying, and it's currently pissing Rolondo off. He's already fired one guy for not being the welder/ironworker he claimed to be and had to demote two guys from welding.
my be pissing him off but it got them in the door, they can go to the next job and say its not their first... no more lying! you dont check your email or what?
If you don't need to certify, at least make your welds look pretty. Your first job, you should practice PERFECT form, always using both hands and body position (this will help you later when you need to weld or use a torch with ONE hand, out of position). Have the tools you need at all times, depending on each specific job. If you don't know certain things, like penetration, or how to set up a gouger, expect to be fired after 90 days (you will only learn these things if there is a "points system" in place, and the head welder wants some time off). NEVER use a tool for something other than what it was intended for. ALWAYS tour the facility on your lunch break, asking questions, and when nobody's looking, write down what you learned. You will constantly be tested, so show your loyalty by paying close attention and figuring out what was told to you. Remember, safety is always first, don't let anyone tell you differently. NEVER look directly at the arc, and move yourself up to an 11 or even 12 shade lense as you master the dark (you will be surprised)
Good video man. I'm looking to get into welding. Are most jobs ones where you'll work at a shop every day, or are there a good number of jobs that'll enable/require you to travel? Or send you to different job sites or cities? When you get a lay off, is it pretty easy to find another gig?
I'm currently in a metal fabrication program and I'd like to get a pipeline welding job what should I be doing to have a better chance at getting a job like that. Great tips by the way.
dont wait till you get out of school to start looking for a job. know the market, know who is hiring, know where the work is at, know what industry is booming. go to the work, dont wait for it to come to you be flexible, be willing to work nights, for shit pay, in far flung parts of the world, as long as you are learning/ getting better at your craft, you are at a good job you can always quit a job for something better, but you have to start somewhere, my first welding job, $11.50 an hr
Hey great videos! Dumb question. Do welders work off of ladders a lot or mostly scaffolding? I was a union electrician for 5 years and hated wobbly ladders! Especially if I had to splice a junction box straight above my head. I worked on windmills and was fine 300ft+ in the air but put me on a 12 ft ladder and I'm sweating bullets....I'm sure being hung over every day didn't help either haha
Good shit brother! Im 7 weeks into welding school and Im looking for jobs for a fresh outta school newb. I have 5 months left but Im wondering what is a good job for a 38 yr old green horn. Any suggestions?
I know I want to be a welder, but there is just a lot of welding jobs to do and I'm not sure what job I want to do,pipeline,industrial,oil field. I'm in Texas, what would y'all recommend and should I just look online? Also I found a ryobi angle grinder with the trigger instead of the paddle, is ryobi a good brand for college welding classes?
as far as a grinder, anything will work, dewalt is industry standard, but hell, i worked with a guy years ago used a harbor freight grinder. down there in tx, as a new welder, start anywhere that will take you, and upgrade till you get where you want. if any better opportunity comes up, take it, be flexible
Any tips on actually finding the welding jobs that actually pay something and how to get hired by them? I'm currently working below my training with fairly poor pay and rough hours. I can handle the hours, but the pay and lack of skilled work is frustrating. I work in a factory setting welding up forklift attachments with robots using metal core wire. I'm a Hobart graduate.
im about to graduate school and earn my structural welder certificate and i was wondering if i should look for jobs and apply before i graduate?......and would it be considered bad if i quit a job that has a contract for a year or so for school because im going back for my combination welder certificate.....oh and do i really need to have a drivers license to get a job because a lot of them require it and i dont have one
Go pipe line get on the ground always. Even shop welding but doesn't pay as much. High end tig pays well if you learn that but be proficient in steel, stainless, and aluminum if you go that way.
I suck with heights, but everyday I can go higher than I thought. Push yourself and be safe and be aware of your surroundings. It only gets easier and more normal.
I start my first welding job I showed him my welds and he loved them but I am so nervous. I start Monday it’s a Production Job and I’m pretty green fresh out of school
I've got a question. I spent 4 years in welding school only to have every job in a 50mile radius turn me down because I don't have experience. What should I do? I've looked at apprenticeships with the ironworkers Union but I don't have the money for it. And there are none anywhere near me.
you must offer value to your perspective employeer. offer to work for nothin, offer to be a helper.... what ever gets you in the door, start somewhere, and work up. honest question- why did you spend 4 years in welding school?
Badass Welding Videos Ok! I'll definitely try that out. And it was more, I took 4 separate welding classes over the course of 4 years. From more industrial classes to sanitary TIG stuff, just to learn everything I could while I was at my last job.
just got my layoff, will be making a viewer reqested video on whats in my tool box in the next day or so. until then, most contractors have a tool list they expect you to have
I have10 years experience welding in shops with very little field work. Looking at going into welding on thd road. How easy or hard is the transition? how do rig welders veiw shop welders? Any comments or opinions good or bad welcome.
guys i work with have worked everywhere, fab shops, plants, pipeline, oil field... all in a days work, where ever life takes you. you will be looked down on only for being a bad welder, not for being a shop hand. when you get out there, earn respect, dont ask for it.
Do you lie about your age on the field or just to get the job? I'm 19 and started pipe welding but haven't gone to a job. I wouldnt be against starting out as a helper or tacker also I've been told I have a baby face
Is it wrong for me to work in a shop straight out of welding school? All my friends are working on pipeline or shutdowns. I'm young and have a real good work ethic but I can't see myself doing shutdowns at this point. I've ruled out working on pipeline altogether.
because there are tight spots that the sensors wont always detect and youll flash yourself. getting used to fixed shade will make you a better welder so when you use auto, youll appreciate fixed more.
Hell of a lot cheaper to replaced a broken fixed shade lens than an auto. The hoods themselves are super cheap to replace if you bust one. The FiberMetal in this guy's videos only cost like $60 and they are super light weight. Nice fixed shade hoods are really light weight, and you can still get an auto lens to put in them, like the Arc One lens.
wont they expect that you show what you said you knew how to do, if you stated on a application or a interview if you have a certain skill or experience. so i dont know exactly how the lie system works. i went to welding school now i am in school to weld on trains and repair them.
i would have to figure out how to go about that lol . Yet again i ended up getting a interview at a place that welded and fabricated bridge parts and they wanted five years experience, but i got a chance because my instructor knew higher ups there. but when i went to go take the weld test i got arc blow, everybody else but me didn't get arc blow. Because the bridge code is strict to begin with there was no lee way and i couldn't even grind out any welds or anything. love your videos man! Keep on at that weld Grind!!
In in californai I am deciding between 3 schools here in the inland empire I dont understand all the lingo for each program it's expensive coming out of my own pocket can anyone break down the certs for me here in ca
sorry im going through your videos expect allot of comments. Like the shit. Your boots are something everyone will look at ive learned wear your old boots to a new job then upgrade with the new jobs paycheck. INFORM the guys you are working with this is your FIRST field job out of school this will save you being bitched out for stuff that is "simple" to the crew but not to you. "GTFO" town money yes. contacts yes, NEVER BURN BRIDGES. The dont lie part FUCK yes i've had to go back and go over shit welds that were support beams with a U top going into roof plate and the person said i could do that! well no with 3" on clearance from the bottom of plate to weld you dont trucking drag the rod bend it and do a bit at a time. When someone has to cut it all out and refab the U plate and re install it you're fired. Just be nice on field and in shop check all your shit. Make sure everything youre doing isnt fucking up your team mates.
The old instructional videos from chucke2009 are decent. He talks a little much, but they helped me learn a lot. Just avoid the new clickbaity sellout garbage.
I got a few for the newbs (welder/fitter/fabricator of 7 years)
- Don't be caught BSing with the union guys/old heads , even if you only trust yourself to sweep the floor do that, check gas bottles, change them out if they are low (not while someone is welding lol) do anything but stand around do anything to be productive but don't wait for instruction, sometimes people will intentionally give you no task just to see what you do.
-If you see someone struggling, with say setting up rigging as an example, and your walking by.. your ass better lend a hand.
-Don't badmouth anyone, because a dude from 1st shift may have nailed the mother of dude on 2nd, but you better believe he will sing like a bird to that same guy on 2nd about this newjack talking all kinds of shit about him.
-Do Not be afraid to get your balls busted for being a hard worker AKA "kissass". Because the lazys will never progress, but the Mules will (A mule is a guy that does all the work, and the vets exploit this). BUT, on that same note don't be a kissass, in other words keep your head down but work your ass off. Don't ham it up with the foreman like he is you're drinking buddy, but don't be scared to put your coworkers work ethic to shame. Management will notice and you become an asset.
-DO NOT be a know it all. I don't care if you can stack dimes better that Justin T. at spring break, don't act like you can. Be humble ask for guidance even if you don't think you need it.
-A huge one TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR WORK, don't be that guy that leaves garbage for another shift to clean up. If you're rushing at the end of the shift and blow 2ft of porosity 5 min before shift change, your ass better stay and grind it out even if its on your time. This will gain you respect with your coworkers and the people that keep money in your pocket.
-When someone ask you to go find the bulkhead stretcher or the kanooter valve your ass better go find it... lol
shift00 much appreaciation on the write up. its very good information thx. im a new welder. the hardest thing is when they dont give you something too do thats a tough one. but i know this one guy i work with he allways comes over and tlks too me or takes over. and my foreman tells me too not let him do that but idk how too get out of the situation without being rude
Dont BS with the union guys what else are they there for? haha
battlebob to show you rats how to do it correctly
I'm fresh out of high school last year. I just put in my two weeks but didn't burn any bridges on my last job. I was a welder but ended up taking over somebody's job that blew all their opportunity down the drain for drugs. I was getting kind of tired of cleaning parts that came off a laser. So I decided to move up and go to a cement mixer truck factory. I'm a week in And I love it but there's so much more to learn. They're always is of course which is a good thing! That is one thing I hate when I have nothing to do, but I'm definitely that guy that looks for something to do! But being young and new I try not to push boundaries and ask for instruction. I never want to do something I wasn't supposed to without orders. Also I love your advice too thank you! I was never that smart in a high school to be completely honest but being a thoughtful, helpful person that's willing to bust ass and put in the effort has really paid off so far. I'm also very open to learning new thing! That's my advice for anybody reading this my age. Being unexperienced, it is easy to lose courage but taking it day by day really shows over time what you can pursue when you put your mind to it. I definitely learned that at my last two job.
Always respect your co-workers... keep a positive mental attitude; and a sense of humor..
as a welders helper I've seen that lie,lie,lie part blow up hard in a few people's faces.... don't risk your name and reputation and know your limits as a welder.
I'd like to suggest for folks new and with experience that if you're going to make travel and field work you're career that you should buy yourself a travel trailer. Save the money on hotel room expenses and rent when you get laid off or down time between work you've always got a roof over your head. It doesn't have to be a brand new one but no beaters. Keep it modern so you're welcome to stay at any RV park with it. See if your job has set up an area or you can very often find a local guy with a spot you can park it really cheap. In fact I rent 2 spots now to two guys here in the area to improve our bridges for next few months. They both enjoy and greatly appreciate it. It saves them the money and gives them a safe place to park their rigs and keep their belongings. Power, water, sewer included. It doesn't have to be your only home but it does have to be your home away from home and it's always a roof over your head if it needs to be.
hey thanks for the informative tip planning on going to the boilermakers union and becoming a journeyman pipe line welder will keep that in mind.
***** Boilermakers don't weld pipe!
yeah my bad thanks for the correction I would like to weld at industrial shutdowns
Jeff S. correct Boilermakers weld tubes and heavy wall retired local 107
I know it's "morally ambiguous", but the "LIE LIE LIE" part is SO true.
I used to work warehouses and shipping, receiving billing ect and the ONLY reason I ever got even a foot in the water was by lying about knowing how to run a forklift.
Tip to everyone:
Someone asks you if you know how to run a forklift, say "YES" It's easier than a lawnmower and hella fun.
You can get proficient with just about any piece of equipment (complexity not withstanding) in about a DAY by just following instructions to the "T" and when you get comfortable, that's when you get GOOD-
what happens when they say I need you to get on the forklift and move this from point a to b? lol
Great advise to the new guys brother! I would like to add, as someone who started out 20 years ago with zero construction knowledge and no formal schooling, I started out sweeping the floors... literally. Get your foot in the door doing whatever is asked of you. Work hard and it will pay off.
#2 Have thick skin and roll with the fact your an fng. Your gonna take some crap at first. It will pass.
Excellent vid. Applies to ALL trades, too.
Best advice, join a union. It cuts out alot of the worries. You don't have to worry about finding work they will find it for you. You don't have to worry about chain of command just don't talk to white hats. Any union craftsmen on the job will help you. Everyone will know you're an apprentice so they won't expect you to be an expert and your Forman won't put you in a position you won't be able to handle. To put it simply, the union will take care of you.
Anthony Kelly I plan on going in for testing this summer to join a pipefitting union what's the longest you waited to be called on for an oral interview?
oral interview? I don't think I want to do welding now
Combo Welder/Fabricator of 5 years here. Very solid advice. Hard work earns respect 9xs out of 10. Never kiss ass and remember to try and be your best with every weld every day. Pretend you're building this for your kids or whatever you have to in order to ensure those safety critical welds are done correctly. Keep on keepin on.
I'm starting school in a week to become a welder, I don't have much money for classes so I decided to go with stick welding! I've never had a welding job, but my father has been a welder all his life and continues to bust his ass every day! When you said Hard work will always earn you respect, I almost heard my father telling me the same! I'm not very good at welding since he never got the time to teach me so I'm starting with school... and I know that no book in the world can teach you what the world can teach you but hey it's a small step for a bigger future! I was sort of nervous when I though about my future as a welder, but I saw this video and it helped a lot man! I know I love this craft, I know that it's going to be hard, but I know I won't let myself down! Thanks for the advice man!
love it man. so humble and it's hard to find someone like you looking out for the little guy like me.
this is probably the best thing I've seen.just finished highschool and I'm about to start my first big job as a apprentice millwright.I don't know anything about ironworking or millwright. but was lucky enough to get a shoot at it.I'm gonna do everthingh you said in this video.thanks
Great points, here's some add-on's to some of the things you stated:
"Ask Questions" -
Retain what you've been told (don't keep asking the same question)
Don't question the answers (Don't debate)
Be confident, but also be humble
Don't complain!!
Good Video!
lie lie lie, I would suggest a different approach. If you are in trade school work hard and get those certs then bring them to the interview, put em on the table right away. The diligence begins even before the job. Don't underestimate the hard work you put into schooling. Good video and wisdom, cheers
100% accurate on the hard/dirty work. people look at guys like that and go "hes a hard worker but he is not in the know. Ill take him under my wing teach him a few things." Hard workers generally show that they are willing to do anything and so they become an asset for the crew
Good shit dude but it is amazing sometimes you can talk till your face turns blue and people still don't understand. Biggest mistakes green horns make is they are to scared to ask questions! Keep it up awesome vid
thanks
I had only been in school for a month before I was offered a job, i was the only welder, working on equipment i knew nothing about. on top of that the other guys tried telling me how to do my job and how it takes too long. in short dont take a welding job where youre the only welder. get a job with other welders.
I appreciate you saying hard work earns respect regardless of skill level and do the shit no one else wants to do. I'm in my first year as welder and well, I don't weld a whole lot. I run leads, get tools, and clean up most of the time. Lots of guys I went to welding school with are going to have a hard time adjusting their attitudes when they have to eat the humble pie on a job site.
Gavriel Dorian Watch listen and Learn!
I know this vid is old but im about to start my first shop job monday. Appreciate it still helpin us new guys man 👌
Keep your MOUTH SHUT and EARS and EYES OPEN.
seems like a nice, genuine guy to me
Smart guy.
Listen to his advice.
-- signed, engineer who has worked with welders, and similar tradesmen on many occasion.
There is nothing better then a helpful tradesmen if I show up and have some questions or need some basic help with a new design.
I have never had a problem with direct questions from a trademen... in fact I love it.
We understand if you had a bad day, etc, but good engineers won't forget if they realize someone is totally incompetent or is an asshole.
Good engineers love to show off their knowledge or opinions so do not be afraid to ask even something you might think is simple. If someone is not answering your question or rambling just interrupt and say "no.. I was asking..."
Thank you so much for this video. I think it helped me a lot and was very well done. God bless you.
Wise words. This applies to many professions involving work sites. It is way too easy to spot the new guy off in his own little world. It's good to get involved with people who make the place tick, get in it and don't hold back.
Also, wise to not piss off the boss or anyone important, rank is important because they can kick your butt off site. Press issues if you're worried about safety, genuine issues.
Dig your videos, shows some real life work.
I am quite new within this general genre of work. I work in a shop with off-site work as well sometimes.
I really apreciate your videos and your videos are entertaining and informative. Keep up the great work!
I'm a General Contractor, I like your attitude about this!
Great tips as usual and yes hard work sure does go along way.
Thanks for all the VERY useful advice. A new welder would be smart to follow what you suggest.
great video man ! great advices, ill take good notes of this since ill be out in the field soon 👌
"find a picture you wanna look like that" fuckin love this guy!
man you got it on the money bud ive been at this over 30 yrs good info for others
thanks, not enough youngens know this kind of stuff. i have seen helpers with great potential ran off because they just didnt get "it"
ive been following since the beginning. im glad to see your channel doing so well! :)
i dont know what happened, started blowing up.
as always, thanks for watching
this is gd for every trades person nvm just welding. im a redseal carp working on my all around. i like this great job brother!
coming from a little guy like me, i appreciate the look out 🤝
Good advice, very useful information. I've found job to weld marine constructions, they took me just because of my certificate, I have good skills but not much experience, and they dismissed me in 4 hours. But I seen there some brand new welders who were not better than me, but manager told that he haven't got time to raise me to high level and he need professionals. But I will keep looking for new companies and get experience from each, and some day I hope I will find a good work with good payrate.
A lot of good advice here. Those are about the same kind of questions I ask whenever I take a weld test. I'll also ask if there is a time limit. There is almost always a time per test coupon but once in a while you'll find a lax QC guy. I also make sure to ask if they need to see the finished coupon before breaking it off. I knew a guy who laid down some perfectly fine weld but was failed because he took his plate down before the QC said so. The only thing I can't get behind is liying, mainly because I hate lying, and it's currently pissing Rolondo off. He's already fired one guy for not being the welder/ironworker he claimed to be and had to demote two guys from welding.
my be pissing him off but it got them in the door, they can go to the next job and say its not their first... no more lying!
you dont check your email or what?
i also want to hear the story about farmington
If you don't need to certify, at least make your welds look pretty.
Your first job, you should practice PERFECT form, always using both hands and body position (this will help you later when you need to weld or use a torch with ONE hand, out of position).
Have the tools you need at all times, depending on each specific job. If you don't know certain things, like penetration, or how to set up a gouger, expect to be fired after 90 days (you will only learn these things if there is a "points system" in place, and the head welder wants some time off). NEVER use a tool for something other than what it was intended for. ALWAYS tour the facility on your lunch break, asking questions, and when nobody's looking, write down what you learned. You will constantly be tested, so show your loyalty by paying close attention and figuring out what was told to you. Remember, safety is always first, don't let anyone tell you differently. NEVER look directly at the arc, and move yourself up to an 11 or even 12 shade lense as you master the dark (you will be surprised)
Good video man.
I'm looking to get into welding. Are most jobs ones where you'll work at a shop every day, or are there a good number of jobs that'll enable/require you to travel? Or send you to different job sites or cities?
When you get a lay off, is it pretty easy to find another gig?
no such thing as a permanent construction job. but there are some long term jobs out there. feast or famine
hard work 🛠💪 the real hustler
I'm currently in a metal fabrication program and I'd like to get a pipeline welding job what should I be doing to have a better chance at getting a job like that. Great tips by the way.
benzo said it, learn to weld pipe, make connections (meet people), get a rig truck runnin....
good tips, keep lookin out for the "fng" lmao loved that comment.your vids deadly badass. cheers
thanks for the advice some hood tips in there... appreciate the videos and knowledge..
I got a question, what steps do I take to get a job right out of welding school? Is it hard to get into the field? Great video, thanks.
dont wait till you get out of school to start looking for a job. know the market, know who is hiring, know where the work is at, know what industry is booming.
go to the work, dont wait for it to come to you
be flexible, be willing to work nights, for shit pay, in far flung parts of the world, as long as you are learning/ getting better at your craft, you are at a good job
you can always quit a job for something better, but you have to start somewhere, my first welding job, $11.50 an hr
Hey great videos! Dumb question. Do welders work off of ladders a lot or mostly scaffolding? I was a union electrician for 5 years and hated wobbly ladders! Especially if I had to splice a junction box straight above my head. I worked on windmills and was fine 300ft+ in the air but put me on a 12 ft ladder and I'm sweating bullets....I'm sure being hung over every day didn't help either haha
mostly scaffold, its a bad day when your swingin around on a ladder
Dude, 12 foot? really? lol that's nothing
Show up for work.
Hey man, it's so very true.
What's your camera setup for the welding videos
Good shit brother! Im 7 weeks into welding school and Im looking for jobs for a fresh outta school newb. I have 5 months left but Im wondering what is a good job for a 38 yr old green horn. Any suggestions?
You can do whatever you want. Age has nothin to do with Latin a good bead
cool hat bro, I been with that company for years.
I know I want to be a welder, but there is just a lot of welding jobs to do and I'm not sure what job I want to do,pipeline,industrial,oil field. I'm in Texas, what would y'all recommend and should I just look online? Also I found a ryobi angle grinder with the trigger instead of the paddle, is ryobi a good brand for college welding classes?
as far as a grinder, anything will work, dewalt is industry standard, but hell, i worked with a guy years ago used a harbor freight grinder.
down there in tx, as a new welder, start anywhere that will take you, and upgrade till you get where you want. if any better opportunity comes up, take it, be flexible
Badass Welding Videos ok thank you
Thanks for the advice mang!
Any tips on actually finding the welding jobs that actually pay something and how to get hired by them? I'm currently working below my training with fairly poor pay and rough hours. I can handle the hours, but the pay and lack of skilled work is frustrating. I work in a factory setting welding up forklift attachments with robots using metal core wire. I'm a Hobart graduate.
Atomic Fire sounds like you fucked up when you left Hobart there’s a whole job board there for you bud
what camera do you use when you usually working and gett8 get the welding shots from under the hood
video glasses... google it, none come with a recomendation
Badass Welding Videos thanks man!!
The layoff thing is true. thats why i left the private sector and got on with the fed government doing submarines.
Hey I'm interested in this field, where abouts should I go to find a job? what company, or union are you in?
roadtechs.com, indeed.com, industrial tradesman, craigs list...
How do you record your arc shots? What camera?
Great video! Don't blow away! It's blowing like a bitch here in northern Arizona as well.
excellent as usual
im about to graduate school and earn my structural welder certificate and i was wondering if i should look for jobs and apply before i graduate?......and would it be considered bad if i quit a job that has a contract for a year or so for school because im going back for my combination welder certificate.....oh and do i really need to have a drivers license to get a job because a lot of them require it and i dont have one
does a guy have a chance in this field scared if heights? great welder and hard worker but anything over 25ft is not a good thing for me
Depends on what welding job your doing. Structural welding often has welds on building that are definitely over 25 ft.
Go pipe line get on the ground always. Even shop welding but doesn't pay as much. High end tig pays well if you learn that but be proficient in steel, stainless, and aluminum if you go that way.
I suck with heights, but everyday I can go higher than I thought. Push yourself and be safe and be aware of your surroundings. It only gets easier and more normal.
yeah, I fucked up my first welding job, this let's me know where I went wrong ;)
do you wear prescription safefty glasses and if so what brand
yeah, the kind with a wx on the side
zachary crawford they are WylieX brand
I start my first welding job I showed him my welds and he loved them but I am so nervous. I start Monday it’s a Production Job and I’m pretty green fresh out of school
You will be fine. Be open to criticism, watch, listen and learn. Find who is best and follow their lead. Hood down, and find your routine.
@@BadassWeldingVideos Thank you!
@@BadassWeldingVideos Well I start tomorrow and I’m so nervous lol
I've got a question. I spent 4 years in welding school only to have every job in a 50mile radius turn me down because I don't have experience. What should I do? I've looked at apprenticeships with the ironworkers Union but I don't have the money for it. And there are none anywhere near me.
you must offer value to your perspective employeer. offer to work for nothin, offer to be a helper.... what ever gets you in the door, start somewhere, and work up.
honest question- why did you spend 4 years in welding school?
Badass Welding Videos Ok! I'll definitely try that out. And it was more, I took 4 separate welding classes over the course of 4 years. From more industrial classes to sanitary TIG stuff, just to learn everything I could while I was at my last job.
Trying to get out there and weld on shutdowns. Just finished school. What tools/ anything I need to bring plus getting out there. Please help
just got my layoff, will be making a viewer reqested video on whats in my tool box in the next day or so. until then, most contractors have a tool list they expect you to have
I have10 years experience welding in shops with very little field work. Looking at going into welding on thd road. How easy or hard is the transition? how do rig welders veiw shop welders? Any comments or opinions good or bad welcome.
guys i work with have worked everywhere, fab shops, plants, pipeline, oil field... all in a days work, where ever life takes you. you will be looked down on only for being a bad welder, not for being a shop hand. when you get out there, earn respect, dont ask for it.
Do you lie about your age on the field or just to get the job? I'm 19 and started pipe welding but haven't gone to a job. I wouldnt be against starting out as a helper or tacker also I've been told I have a baby face
Old and young alike, age dont matter...can you do the work? That's all that matters
nice info man thanks
Do you get any welders from the uk coming over to the U S? I wouldn't mind working over there for about 6-8months
never seen it before, most guest workers i have seen have been from mexico
How much does a structural fitter make?
depends, 25- 35 plus per diem (depends on where you are at in the world, what industry you are working in, how good you are and so on)
very in depth and the people who say just be a welder its simple they are full of shit and you said it plainly just as it should be.
Is it wrong for me to work in a shop straight out of welding school? All my friends are working on pipeline or shutdowns. I'm young and have a real good work ethic but I can't see myself doing shutdowns at this point. I've ruled out working on pipeline altogether.
Usedatbrain - why have you ruled out pipeline work?
why fixed shade instead of auto?
because there are tight spots that the sensors wont always detect and youll flash yourself. getting used to fixed shade will make you a better welder so when you use auto, youll appreciate fixed more.
Hell of a lot cheaper to replaced a broken fixed shade lens than an auto. The hoods themselves are super cheap to replace if you bust one. The
FiberMetal in this guy's videos only cost like $60 and they are super
light weight. Nice fixed shade hoods are really light weight, and you can still get an auto lens to put in them, like the Arc One lens.
Hey y’all ! I’m about to finish my hard trade #welding
How it’s fill when you gotta start ya welding nu job 😳 ohh my gosh I worry about my first job
wont they expect that you show what you said you knew how to do, if you stated on a application or a interview if you have a certain skill or experience. so i dont know exactly how the lie system works. i went to welding school now i am in school to weld on trains and repair them.
there are many jobs that say 5 years exp, the lie "yes, i have over 5 years exp" .... easy
i would have to figure out how to go about that lol . Yet again i ended up getting a interview at a place that welded and fabricated bridge parts and they wanted five years experience, but i got a chance because my instructor knew higher ups there. but when i went to go take the weld test i got arc blow, everybody else but me didn't get arc blow. Because the bridge code is strict to begin with there was no lee way and i couldn't even grind out any welds or anything. love your videos man! Keep on at that weld Grind!!
In in californai I am deciding between 3 schools here in the inland empire I dont understand all the lingo for each program it's expensive coming out of my own pocket can anyone break down the certs for me here in ca
The ONLY thing you need to focus on is learning to weld and being able to pass a weld test.
Send me the links to the programs you are looking at and I can help give you an idea
Oh, and laugh off the pranks. Nobody wants to work with mr angry man....
god gave you 2 ears and eyes but only 1 mouth
sorry im going through your videos expect allot of comments. Like the shit.
Your boots are something everyone will look at ive learned wear your old boots to a new job then upgrade with the new jobs paycheck.
INFORM the guys you are working with this is your FIRST field job out of school this will save you being bitched out for stuff that is "simple" to the crew but not to you.
"GTFO" town money yes. contacts yes, NEVER BURN BRIDGES. The dont lie part FUCK yes i've had to go back and go over shit welds that were support beams with a U top going into roof plate and the person said i could do that! well no with 3" on clearance from the bottom of plate to weld you dont trucking drag the rod bend it and do a bit at a time. When someone has to cut it all out and refab the U plate and re install it you're fired.
Just be nice on field and in shop check all your shit. Make sure everything youre doing isnt fucking up your team mates.
Good tips man.. thanks for the advice
James Edwards happy to help
Bad content, Bad camera work, Bad teaching skills, Still 10x better than ChuckE2009
yolo swag what's wrong with stretch
clickbait titles, disabled comments, hes a sellout, other than that its a pretty good channel
BEST COMPLIMENT EVER, thank you
Your welcome. i love the vids man. Your a much better welder than ill ever be.
The old instructional videos from chucke2009 are decent. He talks a little much, but they helped me learn a lot. Just avoid the new clickbaity sellout garbage.
What type of welding machine is the one you are using in the welding of h
retype question.... looks like half got deleted
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Best advice I can give, join a union and never work rat/scab.
Better advice, dont sit at home waiting for someone to call you about a job.... lol
I can agree with that! Lol
How do you join a union
Unions can just end you at the end better off with a company you will have better respect from that one owner then a hole union sorry to say im 25
What glasses are those?
Are you union
rip
how can get ur fb or any contact with u
here or @ badassweldingvideos@gmail.com
It really aint that hard man
single ring pistons SUCK STOP BUYING THEM
no one makes dual ring for that motor, checked... may have this weekend off and get that thing running...
thanks for watchin