Welding and the technical aspect of it.

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Ok. I've read that going to this school isn't any better than that school. I've read that most job interviews go like this: "Can you weld? Yes. Show me. Good. You start tomorrow." and like this "Can you weld? Yes. Show me. Well, we have a few more interviews to do. We will get back to you." (Nice way of saying you suck. Get a job at Walmart). So besides the actual nuts and bolts, burning rod, and getting those welds to look nice and strong, what other things should someone looking to do this as a career study? Blueprint reading, knowing different types of metals? In's and out's of every machine you can get knowledge on? What else?Reason I'm asking is yes, my school is teaching me how to weld. And they are teaching me a little bit about welders, this and that. But I want to really get into the whole aspect of welding. To make myself a better welder. I understand that when it comes down to it, my welds are what is going to make the money and all. I just really want to know what else I can study/look into/that sort of thing.
Reply:It's going to depend on which path you want to take. structural, oil feild, fabrication, Heavy machine, preasure vessels, ship building, etc. Where do you want to go?There are no problems. There are only solutions. It's your duty to determine the right one.Hobart Handler 210Airco 225 Amp MSM Stinger
Reply:Most likely oil.
Reply:You will need to be proficient in the use of a few basic tools:1) - SQUARE ( 2' framing square, bevel square, tri-square and squaring up a frame using a tape measure)2) - LEVEL (Torpedo, line level, 2', 3', 4' 6', 8' carpenters levels, transit, laser, water level)3) - PLUMB (Plumb bob, string tied to a hex nut, 1/4" rope with flange tied to end, etc).4) - MEASURING DEVICE (stick rule, tape measure, yard stick, straight edge).You can begin now by focusing on every day things that surround you. Look at an object and ask yourself "Is it level / plumb / square?". Carry a torpedo level with you and put the level on it to see if your correct about something being out of level.WHY?Because when the QC walks past your work, the first thing he notices is if it's square, level and plumb. He notices these 3 things long before he inspects your weld.WHY?Because if your work must be cut apart and re-done...... He could care less about how those welds looked that you just cut out.Thanks,HoboLincoln SA200's... at least 15 - 20. They come and go. Growing partial to the "Short Hoods" in my old age. Last count on Short Hoods was 13 in possession.
Reply:from my experience, dont pretend you know everything, and also show the interviewer that u have a strong learning ability. sometimes, showing out a great attitude is also a plus for ya =Dhope this would help.Lotos CT520D (refunded)Lotos LTPDC2000 (in use, still good) yup, cheap but powerful!hmm...just in case
Reply:Great suggestions. Anyone else? Any books I should read? I have one I bought on my own (Welding by Geary and Miller) and that one seems pretty good. Any others?
Reply:Procedure handbook by LincolnAws Welding Handbook 1.Welding Principles and practices BohnartMetallurgy from American Technical PublicationsWelding Metallurgy from AWSI forgot how to change this.
Reply:Welding is only the beginning.  Often people who learn to weld go on to be millwrights, pipe fitters, heavy duty mechanics, refrigeration mechanics, sheet metal workers, machinists, pile drivers and bridge builders.  If you decide not to specialize in welding there is a huge demand for tradespeople who also can weld.   If you concentrate just on welding you can specialize on a variety of processes or branch into welding technician or engineer, welding inspector, or even welding equipment salesman.
Reply:if you want to get into oilfield you need to learn the different aspects of it. do you want to do pipelines and facilities or do you want to do drilling rigs or do you want to work in a shop building separators and meters etc.  Figure out what interests you and learn that area, for example there is more to pipelines than just welding, engineering ditch, bending pipe, cutting fittings, learning take-offs on fabrication and how to operate different pieces of machinery, welding on hot lines, welding on in service lines etc. best advice i can give you is to decide what you want to do and get a job doing something related to it, ie. go be a helper and really learn what and why you are doing something.  Most of the time in the oilfield the inspectors will not care what you did in school or who gave you certs to weld. they want to see it done before their eyes on every weld you make. networking is huge in this line of work and it often comes down to who you know and not what you know... Keep that in mind.