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We do a lot of work in the midland/Odessa area and it's hopping, also did some work in pleasanton, south of San Antonio, looked like a lot of oilfield work aroun there. Buddy works for stallion oilfield services out of Carizzo springs I think they are always looking for there or around Texas somewhere.
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Originally posted by outlaw38 View PostDo you have a rig or just single hand? I haven't see a welder looking for work in two years here in South Texas.
Also there's a decent amount of work going on in Mont Belvieu (East of Houston/ North of Baytown.) NOWHERE near the amout of work going on in ND or S Texas but I know Lonestar is doing a lot of expansion down here and we've been crazy busy with work. I'm on 7 12s for at least the next 1-1 1/2 months till I go to Dow.
You could probaly get on with a pipeline company down here, and housing is no problem.
Check out this site:
Good luck to ya.
Ike
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Originally posted by Trap-Daddy View Postso i guess yalls advice for me is to tack up in a 6G position with some 6 inch pipe and burn rods untill the cows come home.
Practice in 5G position (horizontal plane with a vertical weld) first with test coupons. Don't cheat and "roll it out"! Then take a section of pipe and draw a line around it with soapstone. Grind that line out as if you were grinding your bead to leave a groove. (this is for only a reference to weld) Put a cap on it. Brush it clean, let it cool a little then cap again next to it (no need to grind a ring around the pipe, use the edge of your previous cap as a reference). keep repeating this.
After a good amount of practice, start in on the 6G. Being able to control your weld pool, on the "off" side, on the bottom is critical.
KEEP YOUR MIND ON THE HORIZON!!!! You'll have a tendancy to want to "think" the weld bevel is vertical, it's not when you're on a 45*, remember that and weld accordingly.
ALWAYS get into the best comfortable position you can that's allowed before you even strike an arc.
The BEST advice I can give you is get that stinger in your hand with your hood down. PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE!!
Good luck!
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Ive been thinking about this too, whats it cost to get certified ? Ive been welding as a hobby for 20+ years now. At one time took I took the test where we would weld two plates together, cut'em in three pieces and bend them in a "u" shape in the press to see if your welds were any good. Simple enought.
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Originally posted by Tubby View PostYes BUT every pipeline welder I know claims to be a "bead hand". I've NEVER heard one claim to be a "capping hand". A slick cap gets more respect than a bead hand. A lot more practice & talent is required IMO.
Practice in 5G position (horizontal plane with a vertical weld) first with test coupons. Don't cheat and "roll it out"! Then take a section of pipe and draw a line around it with soapstone. Grind that line out as if you were grinding your bead to leave a groove. (this is for only a reference to weld) Put a cap on it. Brush it clean, let it cool a little then cap again next to it (no need to grind a ring around the pipe, use the edge of your previous cap as a reference). keep repeating this.
After a good amount of practice, start in on the 6G. Being able to control your weld pool, on the "off" side, on the bottom is critical.
KEEP YOUR MIND ON THE HORIZON!!!! You'll have a tendancy to want to "think" the weld bevel is vertical, it's not when you're on a 45*, remember that and weld accordingly.
ALWAYS get into the best comfortable position you can that's allowed before you even strike an arc.
The BEST advice I can give you is get that stinger in your hand with your hood down. PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE!!
Good luck!
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Originally posted by Tarleton Jake View PostTrap-Daddy,
I just had a follow up interview in Longviiew TX with Trinity Rail. Right now they're taking just about every welder they can get at that location.....expect 80 hours a week (Not joking)
Jake
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Originally posted by expressfish View PostIve been thinking about this too, whats it cost to get certified ? Ive been welding as a hobby for 20+ years now. At one time took I took the test where we would weld two plates together, cut'em in three pieces and bend them in a "u" shape in the press to see if your welds were any good. Simple enought.
A pipe test like I described earlier, if I have to supply the materials you're looking at $1,500 - $2,000 for API 1104 only. If ANSI B 31.1 is thown in the mix, add another $1,000
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