MEET MY WELDING PARTNER & OUR HELPERS (DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PIPELINE WELDER)

MEET MY WELDING PARTNER & OUR HELPERS (DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PIPELINE WELDER)
Austin Ross, a pipeline welder takes you along for a typical day of a pipeline welder helper and day in the life of a welder. In this video, they are on pipeline tie ins as pipeline tie in crew. Join in for a day in the life of a pipeline welder helper on pipeline tie in weld. Austin's worked with a few old time pipe welders and it's always fun to learn about pipeline welding back when they started. Austin interviews Devon and Chase both pipeline welder helper. Here is an average ditl pipeline welder. Documenting an "average" ditl pipeliner is hard becasue almost every day in diffferent especially on tie ins. So this is ditl welder who does pipeline work. It's also a good peak behing the curtain to what's like for pipeline welder helper too. Join in on pipeline life by Subscribing and sticking around.
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Filmed Jan 2019 in WV

[@tmz90]

I could listen for hours listening to old timers. They have the smartest, most entertaining stories, those stories can take you back to an era that will never be reproduced.

[@TheTsunamijuan]

I must say Andy looks great for 73. I wouldn't of guessed he was that old, i would of thought he was in his late 50's at the oldest. I think its great that hes out there being active and getting the job done instead of stagnating somewhere. Looks like a great guy to know and mentor.

[@electrontube]

i didn't do your work. but i worked 25 in years in cold and hot and mud and dust and ice and rain and pain and heartache. and i have the deepest respect for anyone that will remain skillful and valuable to their team and their family in the elements. you're good people and i simply won't hear otherwise.

[@shawnsammons4013]

Andy is a great man. He was my dad's welding foreman for close to 10 years with Latex. They were some fun times and hard work. Andy and I would go back and do dig ups and spool ins if needed. I was with him in Kansas on them dig ups. I will always have a lot of respect for him. I never felt like he thought he was better than anyone else, I learned a lot from the old timers like him, coming up watching them.

[@jmkenny]

I could listen to his storys for hours! Such a genuine guy!

[@arosswelding]

Me too!

[@Self.reliant]

Working with old-timers was one of the best things I ever did. I'm an ase master auto tech and I learned a lot from an old timer named Tom the stories he told man I could listen to him for hrs not to mention all the things I learned based on his knowledge was priceless

[@FilamEFX]

I could listen to Andy reminisce all day, guys like Andy are true historians.

[@Apache-Adventures]

Id love to buy a case of cold ones and just listen to Pawpaws stories all day, and learn a few things🤙🏼

[@robertgemski7728]

You ever worked in Pennsylvania? I was a helper had planned on getting my own rig but my body let me down i got asthma to the point i had to stop welding altogether. Chokes me up just commenting about it. I put so much dang effort and $ into it its a hard pill to swallow. But about a year after I stopped welding i could breath again!!! So i went back to being a carpenter what i know and love but i wont never be rich or broke. Keep it up man your channel is great. I loved pipelining and the people i met.

[@vangoghsseveredear]

Even with a respirator? I wear one all the time while welding. Boilermaker welder. It doesn't catch everything but it helps. Even if people razz ya for it, really everyone should be wearing one

[@brettcouch6820]

Andy is hilarious I bet he’s a lot of fun to work with I imagine he’s forgot more than a lot of us know you probably could learn a lot from a man like him

[@mandogarcia7905]

It's Saturday night here in Chicago, and while watching your video while burning wood in my fire pit drinking my cold beer. When you had that great conversation with old school Andy,I actually felt like I was there with ya chilling and listening to a hard working man with wisdom and knowledge who made unions what it is today...God Bless from a union brother from local#21 Bricklayers and Tuckpointers Chicago Illinois

[@wadewittman8510]

That was awesome!! Andy sure is a hoot. Could listen to his stories for days. Thanks for sharing Austin 👍.

[@pl747]

I love hearing the stories from them old timerz. Lots of experience.

[@mugshotbradley5505]

Totally awesome video!! I could listen to some of the "old timers" for hours. One of my neighbors worked the Alaska pipeline, and boy does he have some stories. Work hard and be safe!

[@arosswelding]

Me too, I’ve enjoyed every min of everyday working with Andy.

[@donniecochrane4998]

So awsom. His story's. Cool page

[@treetopflyersofva2]

I could listen to Andy's stories all day. My hat is off to that man for still working in his 70's. Thank you Austin for sharing your working life with us. I have been watching for a few years now and to me they keep getting better. The welder stories and videos of you out there in the trenches really help us to see a pipeline welders life. Thank you for sharing.

[@arosswelding]

I can too. It's been a blast to work with him. Really passes the downtime we have on tie-ins. Glad you are here and like the videos. I enjoying making them.

[@hideskinnerbuck5316]

Old timers has some good stories. Like to hear more.

[@electrontube]

yeah, I could sit at a campfire with a man like that and just listen forever

[@bowtac16]

Needs to be a documentary on that man. Great video

[@arosswelding]

I agree. These stories need to be carried on.

[@wadewittman8510]

For sure!!

[@justuhking3605]

Austin Ross when u get a helper do you give them hats or do they have to pay for them?

[@llanman81]

Could listen to Andy all day long!! Great video!

[@arosswelding]

Me too.

[@mtollmaster3747]

Wow. Andy is the best! He needs his own channel!

[@OldassBoomer]

Nice to see some clear-eyed, intelligent, young men doing the right thing.

[@WTFisAuserFRCKINname]

I’m from AL also. Can’t wait to be a helper one day and get on the road, to hopefully be a welder. I’ve been welding almost a full year now (I know I’d be on the low end of the totem, but you gotta start somewhere), and I’m soon to be NCCER, all of OSHA, and many more certified. My wife and I are going to homeschool our little girl, so it wouldn’t interfere at all if they were on the road with me. Watching these videos gives me true insight as to what life would be out there in all conditions. I’ve already learned so much in the few videos I’ve watched over the past few weeks. Hope they keep’a comin!

[@derrickwalker538]

Can learn a lot from them old cats!! Always enjoyed working with them old guys!!

[@Arkadius1984gl]

56 years old welding rig still kicking strong - no more questions:)

[@Ironjaytrain2003]

Mad respect to learn the right way by helping first

[@andrew3113]

You give me motivation brother. Working to get my own rig going here soon!!!

[@irenovatedmv]

Really enjoyed this one, even more than the rest. Reminds me of when I used to hang with my grandad and listen to his stories. Such good memories...

[@keithparady2594]

That’s kool man always like talking to the older generation and hearing stories

[@rdcoburnsr]

Enjoyed the video. Tell Deven hello from Scottsboro Al. Tell Andy’s helper Chance hello from a West Monroe La. native. Be safe out there.

[@derekcollins1972]

Thanks for that vid.I just love meeting people like that.I work in Nova Scotia now but had worked as far away as Louisiana after Katerina happened.Take care and keep busy.

[@tommystanton3344]

I love the stories from the older guys.

[@markantczak2766]

I’ve had the pleasure of welding with Andy and working for Andy up here in Local 597 territory. I would put him up against 99% of the pipeline welders in this country, both on welding ability and work ethics. I spent many coffee and lunch breaks listening to his stories and they’ve never gotten old.

[@weldor111]

Andy sounds like an alright guy plus he's from Missouri and same age as me. Listen to him and you will probably learn a lot of tips and tricks . Thanks again for the videos and be safe.

[@logan8256]

Go to west Texas man. Lot of wind but decent weather and it’s booming out west like crazy

[@tonyguerra7799]

Sasar Hozah did you not see he’s 798? Union don’t have any business in w Texas we gotta collect the rest of the money around the country

[@rcs368]

After years in the trade, all the stuff the young bucks want to see... welding, grinding, fitting show, yea still interesting since I can relate, but the best part is the way you documented that hand.

[@alexquintero4807]

I grew up in central Alabama and I start working at 17 and never stop,almost time for retirement and making good money.Oxford AL to be exactly correct. I have a property in Clay county for more the 30 years. Stay warm guys and safety first.

[@dbaird8784]

Old men stories are the best

[@JustinRolfe]

Mr Andy thank you for your service

[@arosswelding]

I’ll be sure and tell him you said that

[@JustinRolfe]

Thank you Austin

[@SouthernOutfitter]

Decatur,AL here hope to be in 798 soon! Lu 760 here! Love the vids

[@blueonblackpowerstroke513]

Huntsville! Want to be in the 798 as well after I go to the marines.

[@connersnow298]

Awesome vid and edits and filming and truck and equipment and stories

[@HarrisFS]

My dad worked the Alaska pipeline and one of the stories he would tell us is that they had a big electric heater in the company truck and it would get the temperature inside UP TO zero degrees.

[@jfrost412]

More Andy stories. good stuff. keep up the great content

[@rl2769]

Hopefully we’ll here some of Andy’s stories👍 thanks for sharing Austin

[@joeybonarrigo8703]

Yo Andy a legend u know he only works bc he loves it

[@SAXONWARLORD1000AD]

HARD TO BELIEVE THAT DUDES 73 and still doin it

[@jeremyadkins5836]

That's interesting hearing from Andy about working overseas. I've always wanted to go travel but didnt know if it was actually possible.

[@timlinehan6424]

You gotta use "Howe's additive" that's what me and my daddy use in our diesels pick ups and semis

[@ajmunozrigwelder]

Old timers are great Keep Andy comein on !👍🏾

[@pupbiking]

Gotta love Andy 73 and still in the trenches unbelivable......

[@MBASTOCKDOGS]

Great music in the video; nothing sounds sweeter than an ol '63 200. A guy had bought a '63 SA 200 and leased it to a refinery in Eldorado for a year. The guy had died and his wife wanted to sell it. Dad paid $700 for it in '64 and it didn't have many hours on it. It's great getting to hear the stories from Andy and look forward to more in the future. I agree on Devon making a smart move, sometimes you have to take a step back in order to go forward.

[@emilioballi]

Awesome video, old timers tell some great life stories. Great job Austin.

[@joshl.158]

Love andy's stories

[@michaelvolentine9203]

Growing up in Louisiana we always had a welder and tanks at the house so I could mess in with them when I needed to weld something or burn something. My older brother got really good at welding and ended up working most of his adult life for fab companies. Also had a uncle that was a pipe line welder and in 1951 he decided to get a job overseas in Morocco and spent 4 years there and then went to Iran for 4 years. One time when I was ,14 my brother decided he wanted to build a small boat trailer and he needed help from me to hold things while he welded them. We did not have but one shield and of course he needed it so I just did not look and I must have looked quite because that night I woke up and I thought someone had poured sand in my eyes. The next morning I had to go to school to register for the 9th grade and my eyes were hurting and tearing up and everyone was looking at me wondering what I was crying for. LOL. Andy said he worked overseas. Could you ask him where and what years? He might have known my uncle.

[@bamaboy6207]

my dad was rig welder for 47yrs he actually passed on a job still burning rods at age 67! i am oldest of 3 sons been a rig welder for 30yrs now an have younger brother that been rig welder for 25yrs also!! but all i can say pipelining make you old in hurry but hope i can jus make 60 an that jus 10yrs away!! lol!! but my dad was one of the best!! roll tide

[@ButterySkater]

Ive lived in southern cali my whole life. Anything below 40° is way too cold to work in.

[@kopistedik3542]

We go home amigo

[@chrisduncan2626]

It definitely feels much colder when you arent actively working. I like to freeze to death if im just hanging out, but once im doing something i do ok

[@jessicarose9724]

Union proud!! Setting the wage for all these non union hands. I did the same thing as Devin. Can't beat paid insurance and retirement, not to mention the highest pay scales

[@jonathonbridges9625]

The 798s is the only local i would consider joining but getting in is like pulling teeth with tweezers.

[@jessicarose9724]

@@jonathonbridges9625 it's all who you know. Just know the right people and be good at your job. My brother is 798

[@jcaldwell7272]

Union proud so you can nap on the job

[@tonymartin4255]

if you get stuck you can put some kerosene in your diesel to stop it freezing up to 20 percent that what I've done in new zealand when you cant get the additive the fuel companies used to switch to winter diesel but don't know bout nowadays

[@jeffallen6754]

Andy was the best thing about that video

[@KickstandsUp909]

Thank you for the welding info. Just starting out.

[@cartergimbel6866]

I love the stories. I kinda wish I was doing more field work with my everlast welder.

[@connorhuff4110]

Andy’s stories are the best! I could listen to him tell stories all day

[@arosswelding]

Me too, I’ve really enjoyed working with him.

[@arosswelding]

We should really talk him into starting his own podcast!

[@kevinvallee9049]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Love hearing from ol timers

[@matthewwarren1789]

Andy is awesome

[@dilly_dallys]

I’d don’t know much/or to say but who says the older generations have poor memories? Lol awesome content GOD BLESS!

[@tannerburch392]

Dude I went to highschool with chance that’s crazy! Small world

[@kaliguy47]

Andy mentioned Zion IL, I live by there, funny story, rough neighborhood..

[@toddstegner9894]

Love the videos. Story time with Andy was great. Not sure if you've done this yet or not but what about a video of the types of rod that you have come across as a pipe line welder, how you have to run them and your experience with them(favorites)?

[@arosswelding]

I’m glad you enjoyed it. I’ll take note of that.

[@pacemetalfab]

The SA-200 is an amazing machine. There's no telling how many hours that are on that machine.

[@arosswelding]

Yes, they are.

[@GrizAdams111]

Do you ever talk to andy? Is he still out there working/welding.

[@SweatyWelder68]

WoW!!Austin I think this was the best Video I've seen yet!!bROTHER i lOVE oLD gUYS lIKE aNDY BECAUSE WIITHOUT THEM YOU AND i WOULD NOT BE WHO WE ARE!!!!I learned how to weld pipe by workin with Good ole boys just exactly like Andy and I appreciate everything they taught me even when they chewed my ass out for grinding towards their weldin trucks..LOL or grindin too much meat outta their stringers or whatever dumb crap i used to do when i was a Worm..LOL!!Keep the Old Timers coming ..once they are gone they are gone..

[@ronniesorters8200]

Cool story Bro.... I've been welding for 50 years now... I'm 70 years old and going to try to work till I'm 73.... worse place I've worked is in North Dakota... stayed 2-1/2 years....

[@Michagan_outdoorsman_James]

i was raised not far from red level alabama, thats awesome man

[@xaviergutierrez5990]

We need more stories!!!

[@patrickmccafferty7183]

Great videos, thanks. Where was this job at?

[@bjen2005]

Where in Missouri is Andy from? I have a guy not far from me that is in the 798 and worked in West Virginia himself.

[@mikeanderson5772]

Semper Fi Andy!

[@hubertrobinson8825]

Life and times allways interesting

[@benjaminwest6373]

Can’t wait till I can tell these stories

[@ypaulbrown]

Another great one.... thanks

[@arnoldromppai5395]

here in Canada we dont use anything in our fuel, it is all winter fuel up to 40 below, it is adjusted at the main plants

[@kylesundell1554]

16:29=i got a piece of lead stuck in my center in my hand when i was 12 and now im 27 and can still see it clear as day.

[@williamhowell555]

Great content Austin stay safe brother

[@arosswelding]

Appreciate it. You do the same.

[@F16outdoors]

Be awesome to hear how Andy is doing

[@akitatoyo8060]

Austin who kills the most time in their vehicles. Inspector or Foreman?

[@jpa1282]

It honestly is the welders

[@sergioramirez3328]

Just having some fun be safe

[@airboy90]

The don’t have a tent to cover the weld spot?

[@CM-fh7fe]

Shout out to Andy!💯👊🏼🤘🏻💪🏼

[@hwdllc]

Enjoy that video. Good stuff

[@wsmithoutdoors]

We just had a wind out about 9am where I'm at down in Texas

[@arosswelding]

I bet. Kayla said it's been windy in OK too. Least they called it so you didn't have to fight it all day.

[@wsmithoutdoors]

@@arosswelding yes sir we'll see how tomorrow goes

[@blainethompson5245]

Did Andy work on a pipeline job in Algeria?

[@rafatrill]

60 years got dam that's a long time, his funny gots lots of stories. more story tellers

[@ssampson572]

Hell yeah,, Andy is a good guy there,, good stories, I enjoy them from some of old timers here at work.. hardly anymore tho,, they retiring..

[@whoispriest]

60 years of union pension, that man is a millionaire a few times over. Looks very modest.

[@milkman99100]

More Andy videos he is cool as hell

[@steezy1292]

Hey austin in your opinion with the way it is getting into the 798, for someone who is a jam up hand, what would be the best way to get in as a helper? Without knowing anyone.. im 26 I’ve been working the oil rigs since i was 19. Just curious about switching professions. Thanks for the help bud, love your videos.

[@LilNinjaMatt]

thats a hell of an old timer. holy shit

[@robertchaffee7737]

Great video!!!

[@joshualewis8002]

That's the guy to listen to

[@dylandownard209]

Isn’t there supposed to be like some shoring or stepping on the walls of those trenches so that they don’t cave in on you guys?

[@arborist460]

Goin to the show was the thing....