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So I am beginning to search out a helper position and I'm not sure how to approach this. Is like to work pipeline I think, but is it typical to just approach a welder about this or is that not how things work? Does the welder hire you, or does the contracting company? Or can it be done both ways? If looking at fab shops as well, I've applied online for shops not in my area. Is it a long shot if I'm not local? Just looking for some guidance as I start to really pursue things.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Reply:Start hitting the local shops, & or check out a local welding union (very good training for free).Don't expect a lot of $$ to start (but it will come) & don't be afraid to get your hands dirty.Bring your own safety glasses when interviewing.Where are you located?Buy American, or don't whine when you end up on the bread line.
Reply:Originally Posted by WeldingMachineStart hitting the local shops, & or check out a local welding union (very good training for free).Don't expect a lot of $$ to start (but it will come) & don't be afraid to get your hands dirty.Bring your own safety glasses when interviewing.Where are you located?
Reply:Okay...a few days later searching all over the place online and what not and I'm lost. I can't find much about unions, and nothing is showing up for pipeline jobs (even labor). Do these not get posted publically or something? I feel like I'm not even on the right page for this stuff haha.
Reply:If you are willing to travel for work, I was told in the oil and gas fields of Carlsbad NM they are paying weldors helpers $30 with overtime, not like there is anything to do there after work.Only requirement, love to use a grinder. No experience needed. The operation is mainly owned by chevron.old Miller spectrum 625 Lincoln SP-135 T, CO2+0.025 wireMiller model 250 and WP-18V torchCraftsman 100amp AC/DC and WP-17V torchCentury 115-004 HF arc stabilizerHome made 4 transformer spot welderHome made alternator welder
Reply:So for something like that, who do you look at for a job posting or who to contact? That is my biggest thing...I just can't find the postings. I don't mind traveling, but I'd like my first to be closer to home. It's a cheaper ride home 450 miles than it is 1500. Having never done it before...I'm a bit leary of going TOO far too quickly.
Reply:I am guessing you are of the younger generation because you are looking "on line". Many small shops and 1 man operations do not do "on line". They are busy working. Find some shops and walk in the door and politely ask, without a cell phone in your hand, ask for a job as a helper. Say "yes sir/mam", "no sir/mam", please, excuse me & thank you. Promise to be there on time in the morning and be there early. Do this at every place you can see that has business coming and going or at each construction site that you can get in the gate. Day after day until you get a chance. If you are busy applying "on line" you will miss many opportunities in the real world
Reply:I guess I am, it's more I'm of the college education mindset and all of that is online. I'm in school during work hours right now but I'll keep an eye out for some rigs or something. Maybe try to make friends with the welding shops on the weekends? I guess most of it is that I have no mentor or welders that I know so I have absolutely no idea how this works, I figured pipeline companies would post their jobs be it online or somewhere else but I've not seen anything in print either. The companies I've worked for don't even allow people through the door without a key code so I've never even thought it "correct" to walk into a company and ask for time out of someone's day. At least past minimum wage retail.Last edited by StoppedDown; 06-10-2014 at 08:22 PM. |
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