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Tuesday night I was at my brothers house waiting the kids while they went on date night. I stopped at one of the local fab shops on the way cause i heard the man was looking for help. after talking and throwing a few welds down to show what I can do i am now employed at Russ welding and machine as a welder. 8-5 3-6 days a week starting at 11.50 an hour. Today was my first day and I absolutely loved it. my first job was building these stall doors for a barn in GA. And even though I wasn't told too after I got done with everything I needed to do i swept the entire shop. Since everybody left at 3:30 for meetings, family, etc. Im so excited
Reply:Good for you.Initiative goes a long way. Be a leader not a follower.
Reply:Congratulations ! Learn as much as he will teach you, think of it as getting paid to go to school.Thermal arc 211iCk flex-loc 150 & 130Clamps, saws & grindersHarbor freight 80 amp inverter
Reply:Congratulations. We all had to start off somewhere.
Reply:Congratulations. Best of luck.
Reply:congrats!!
Reply:How Cool!You are on your way. Weld like a "WELDOR", not a wel-"DERR" MillerDynasty700DX,Dynasty350DX4ea,Dynasty200DX,Li  ncolnSW200-2ea.,MillerMatic350P,MillerMatic200w/spoolgun,MKCobraMig260,Lincoln SP-170T,PlasmaCam/Hypertherm1250,HFProTig2ea,MigMax1ea.
Reply:Congratulations we all have to start from somewhere!Millermatic 211Miller Syncrowave 350lx with cooler and tigrunner Thermal Dynamics cutmaster 811955 National Cylinder Gas O/A setup with original patina
Reply:And even though I wasn't told too after I got done with everything I needed to do i swept the entire shop.
Reply:Congratulations on the new job!  You'll do well.  You have the right work spirit.  Keep it up!
Reply:So happy for you, awesome man!I hate being bi-polar it's awsomeMy Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Reply:Great ! You can only go forward ! Being a aggressive worker is great . Seeing things that needs to be done without being told is even better. Apparently, someone started teaching you a long time ago. Good luck !
Reply:Congrats and way to go!MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
Reply:Awesome Harry!!!Keep the pics coming!!!
Reply:swampwelder13Compliments - and best wishes.'And even though I wasn't told too after I got done with everything I needed to do i swept the entire shop'.Good for you. Initiative goes a long way. Be a leader not a follower - mikecwik
Reply:You, young gentleman are the exception to the rule in todays world. I am very proud of you. Take things slow little brother you have a long way to go and a lot of people to help.Arcon Workhorse 300MSPowcon 400SMTPowcon SM400 x 2Powcon SM3001968 SA200 Redface1978 SA250 DieselMiller Super 32P FeederPre 1927 American 14" High Duty LatheK&T Milwaukee 2H Horizontal MillBryan
Reply:Way to go man, My son is about your age, not really a welder yet but getting there. But he's got a good heavy equipment tech gig going. Just soak up every bit of learning you can right now and don't look back. Wish I could find guys like you here
Reply:Excellent Swamp, excellent!A. That's the best thing that could've happened for you.B. You've grown a lot since you first joined.You should be proud Lincoln SA 200Esab Caddy 160Thermal Arc 201TSMiller Dialarc HFI don't like making plans for the day because then the word "premeditated" gets thrown around the courtroom....
Reply:Congrats Swamp.  Big step forward!Jerry30+ yrs Army Infantry & Field Artillery, 25 yrs agoMiller 350LX Tig Runner TA 210, spool gunLincoln 250/250 IdealArcESAB PCM 500i PlasmaKazoo 30"  vert BSKazoo 9x16 horiz BSClausing 12x24 lathe20T Air Press
Reply:congrants man!! thats how i got my foot in the door as well.
Reply:Congrats! Keep it up, you're going places!GravelThe difference between theory and practice is that in theory there is no difference.
Reply:That's the way to go after it, congrats!Thermal Arc 210 - Tweco 211I - Cutmaster 52
Reply:Way to go man! You just made your own foothold in the business, give it a few years and you will be able to get a welding job anywhere you want, or if you like it there you could become the "go to" guy! Anyway I'm glad you can do something you like!Real welders know how to penetrate!(Equipment)Whatever can be used to beat my opponent into submission!
Reply:Glad you got a job! I was thinking of moving to Florida to build a boat to live aboard in a boat slip.
Reply:Thanks for all gratitude guys! I really appreciate it. He complimented my work ethic safety wise. And is surprise how productive I am. I got the doors done this morning so i gave his 12 year old son shirt circut lessons most of the morningEvery time I start thinking the American youth has completely lost any clue about work ethic, a young man like this comes along and renews my hope that all isn't lost !  Congrats , Swampy and thanks for being a role model for other aspiring young men !Miller 211Miller T-bolt ac/dcVictor o/aMilwaukee ChopsawDewalt, Milwaukee minigrinderDelta drill pressDelta bench grinderair grinder, die grinderHF pipe benderHF horizontal bandsaw
Reply:Originally Posted by swampwelder13Thanks for all gratitude guys! I really appreciate it. He complimented my work ethic safety wise. And is surprise how productive I am. I got the doors done this morning so i gave his 12 year old son shirt circut lessons most of the morning
Reply:Originally Posted by Firemanmike69Great job buddy. "What do you want me to do now?" Is like music to a bosses ear. Keep up the work ethic and Learn as much as you can everyday
Reply:Congratulations!! Here is a quote that applies to welding as much as traditional school, and life in general. "If you are unwilling to learn, no one can help you. If you are DETERMINED to learn, no one can stop you." AnonymousQualified & experienced at welding scrap metal
Reply:Originally Posted by little JeepCongratulations!! Here is a quote that applies to welding as much as traditional school, and life in general. "If you are unwilling to learn, no one can help you. If you are DETERMINED to learn, no one can stop you." Anonymous
Reply:Thanks for all the appreciation guys it really brings a smile to my face. So far i love the job. The best part is is there is 3 different girls houses on the drive home. Plus a McDonalds. So the ride home is always a good one
Reply:@ swamp - awesome bro!  Congrats.  Lead by example.   Be first in, last out and continue the marathon.  "Discovery is to see what everybody else has seen, and to think what nobody else has thought" - Albert Szent-Gyorgyi
Reply:Originally Posted by swampwelder13Thanks for all the appreciation guys it really brings a smile to my face. So far i love the job. The best part is is there is 3 different girls houses on the drive home. Plus a McDonalds. So the ride home is always a good one
Reply:Originally Posted by 7A749Hey, Harry...Now that you have a job, you can pay me for all the technical advice I gave you over the phone  You know I'm just kidding
Reply:THREE GIRLS houses on the way home ??  Hmmmmm, if you rotate them, you'll only have to go home twice !
Reply:Originally Posted by BD1THREE GIRLS houses on the way home ??  Hmmmmm, if you rotate them, you'll only have to go home twice !
Reply:As per AK's request here's the scrap pile(s) at Russ welding and machine
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Reply:I'd love to get all that metal!!!Just as important as the welders...
Reply:Originally Posted by AKweldshopI'd love to get all that metal!!!Just as important as the welders...
Reply:Originally Posted by swampwelder13Didn't get pics of the welders before I clocked out today, but I know he has a syncrowave 250 with a water cooler. A Millermatic 252 with a spoolgun. I wanna say a Miller 250 cv power source and a wire feeder on a boom you saw in the picture. A millermatic 135 thats been customized to run on 100% duty cycle at max voltage. And he also has a 10x12 cnc plasma with a thermal dynamics plasma cutter.
Reply:Originally Posted by mikecwikSome people make fun of me for having a 100% duty cycle on a 120 volt unit. I thinks it awesome.
Reply:Originally Posted by swampwelder13Didn't get pics of the welders before I clocked out today, but I know he has a syncrowave 250 with a water cooler. A Millermatic 252 with a spoolgun. I wanna say a Miller 250 cv power source and a wire feeder on a boom you saw in the picture. A millermatic 135 thats been customized to run on 100% duty cycle at max voltage. And he also has a 10x12 cnc plasma with a thermal dynamics plasma cutter.
Reply:Originally Posted by camjeep3Im sorry... haha We have one on our table at work and I hate it... But Its a LOT bigger. Get in good with the boss man and maybe he will let you slide some parts on the table for your own projects!
Reply:Nice. How big is the machine?. Our table is 110" by 30ish ft. We burn large 1" stainless frequently. It's a large industrial machine but the torch and consumables are always giving me fits. Having access to a plasma table will open a whole new world up to you.- Christian M.C3 Welding & Fabrication - CNC Plasma Cutting-Mobile Welding-Custom welding and fabwww.c3welding.com
Reply:Originally Posted by DanD78Just when everyone thinks you are on a roll you drag the girls in to the picture.  Your lessons are just starting.Dan D.
Reply:Originally Posted by swampwelder13I just make 3 stops on the way home
Reply:Originally Posted by mikecwikSome people make fun of me for having a 100% duty cycle on a 120 volt unit. I thinks it awesome.
Reply:Originally Posted by 17jamatoHow is that achieved?