My New Job is Kinda Dangerous.. (1st Week at Explosive Chemical Plant)

What's up WeldLabFam, in today's video I'm gonna be taking y'all to the field with me for my first week at my new job. I hope y'all enjoy!

[@nickmoore4590]

We need a looking through the gap tutorial!!! Give the people what they want lol

[@TheWeldLab]

good idea ill work on that next

[@hibiki54]

Yeah, them chemical plants aint no joke. We set off a spark alarm when dropping a tool and it hit the ground at the perfect angle to cause a spark. Operator was pissed.

[@Mr.305_]

You must interview that Mexican welder! 😂 or do tutorials with him. You can tell right away he funny asf

[@TheWeldLab]

man he be having me laughing all day lol

[@mikeundereood1071]

Nice root ricco

[@bodolaipeter11]

You make welding look so easy. :D Only who do it knows how hard is it to master this level.

[@TheWeldLab]

thanks man!

[@mrshadowguy15]

“They didn’t even hook my shit back up dude” had me dyin little bit of humor in a bad situation keep these videos rolling you are a inspiration man!

[@servantofthegreatiamloving2113]

I pray that the Great Holy Ancient of Days continues to bless you and the work of your hands Brother Rico. You have been blessed with amazing skills. Looking forward to a look through gap tutorial 🙏🏿

[@nemecioreyes4711]

You’re a true inspiration , I’m a structural welder but looking to learn a little bit of everything while I can and hopefully one day pipe weld . Keep it up , I’m a big fan of your content 🔥

[@TheWeldLab]

Go for it! you already know how to weld you are ahead of the game

[@babcockcopper]

Nice work. You definitely know what you are doing.

[@savageguy25]

NDT Inspector checking in, I’m keeping a close eye on them welds buddy...

[@josephkingston9252]

To keep the pipe straight without a big hassle get you two sections of heavy heavy duty angle iron, make sure they are thick enough and heavy duty enough to wear the heat won't bend them that easy then c-clamp them around your joint that you're welding and once you get your first root pass and hot pass in you can take them off you will have to move it back and forth while doing it but those two heavy angle irons that are sea clamped on both sides around what you getting ready to weld, will hold it absolutely straight you can make it in a quick jig to where you can go ahead and just slide The jig of the two angle irons around the pipe I wish I could draw it out for you but I can't in this text message.

[@kirstenspencer3630]

Nice work, amazing how metal shrinks and distortion is always fighting you. Prevention is best as I was a lazy welder ( retired a few years back ) and happy to find heat distortion addressed. With thin stainless ( 308 ) food process piping any excess heat or travel speed can cause rework. Thanks for sharing you adventures.

[@brockc9814]

man, you're beastin' it out there!

[@TheWeldLab]

Thanks man

[@marioleal4307]

You showed my so much about welding and a cousin of mine practice every day and he was surprised of how good I was welding and he said and you are burly start and you are doing some good welds.

[@laloherrera188]

Tbh I don’t know what I’m doing here or know how to weld, but damn this videos are addicting ngl. One day I’ll be there but keep up the good work man

[@TheCummins1212]

That blue weld curtain is wild, I’ve always used the red ones.

[@user-kj9yz9og6c]

Very enjoyable video 👍👍.

[@ChillwitCam]

You definitely did your thing I’m impressed, I’m bout to finish school at KWI and I wanna be just like you bro 😎

[@gasclutch6280]

Bro you are my inspiration! We have a lot of matching personalities and I love my raza 🇲🇽. Keep these videos up man you know what you are doing and you are blessing is with your knowledge and tips.

[@TheWeldLab]

thanks for the feedback i appreciate it ✊🏼

[@LuisChavez-ko4vo]

Very useful and informative videos, keep them coming brother

[@TheWeldLab]

on the way!

[@boomer7485]

The way you walk the cup is awesome bro.

[@efrainalcantara5650]

Bro you a damn good welder my ass be crawling on the floor because I can’t weld with a mirror lol

[@TheWeldLab]

Lmfao it’s easy fam just like shaving in the mirror

[@robbielynn8102]

You shave ?

[@Thalor]

@@robbielynn8102 yeah

[@twkmonster84]

I’m a fab and pipeline welder , never learned how to tig. It with things slowing down I want to invest in learning it . Thanks for your videos man gives more motivation to get it done .

[@AngelHernandez-ws3sv]

Bro I’m not even a welder I’m an electrician but Your videos are bad ass. Quality work.

[@MrWaterbugdesign]

One of my first jobs was construction and the old timers' bodies were wreck. I changed to software programming. Now at 64 I'm glad I did.

[@hankclingingsmith8707]

MY BODY IS HURTING FOR SURE. I WAS LOVING THE CONSTRUCTION WORK TILL ABOUT 45. NO I STILL DO IT ON THE P PILLS. SUCKS

[@esoj7775]

Not really into welding but I appreciate the work your putting in on these vids . Makes it more interesting and shit fam. Good shit , get your bread !!

[@Omar7Delgado]

Everything happens for a reason, good things will be coming your way. Love the vids bro very informative 👌

[@1ironbelle]

Rico. Thank you for the interesting topic. Very informative. A sistah always learn alot from your channel.

[@wavywil8596]

Homie always grinding. I appreciate the the videos and the knowledge🤘🏽 I’m midway through my combination welding course while I work for the water department. Everyday I think about my options, I’m even picking up side jobs to on weekends. I’m trying to catch up 🏃🏽‍♂️

[@lucbeaulieu1275]

Man your good, been welding for 27 years, I can do a pretty good job on pressure or structural. I’ve quit on trying to look thru the gap. Keep touching the thungsten with the filler 😂good job buddy 👍

[@dylanm787]

Soo dope bro welds look sick im on my work placement from school now man thx for everything u do bro 4realz

[@TheWeldLab]

No problem 💯

[@intertwined1813]

Your work is really clean man. Ima Ammonia Refrigeration Tech an I just started practicing tig welding about a week ago. I’ve got a ton to learn but I’m having fun. Your videos help out a lot.

[@TheWeldLab]

That's awesome! i love tig welding very clean work compared to stick

[@bobtorn1955]

I did Ammonia Refrigeration for ten years don't miss the loud engine rooms and working in minus twenty freezers

[@intertwined1813]

@@bobtorn1955 I love the trade. Always learning something new. Lol yeah nobody likes working in blast freezers

[@35emulsion]

Hella beast, id be dippin my tungsten errywhere 😂

[@jberry1982]

Been there that PTFE line in Daikan was pretty rough all stainless which is good cuz I push my roots in on any purge pipe good but on Carbon pipe I have a tendency to suck back my root a little I’ve noticed nothing to bust me out it’s flush but idk why carbon tends to suck back a little more

[@jonatangarcia8706]

I don't even know why I ended up watching your video but I liked it de la forma que lo Explain it 🤙

[@kyleherrera4499]

Keep grinding bro, an definitely keep giving your supporters great content! 💯🙏🏻

[@mikep2727]

Surprised they make you have a closed in hooch with that argon flowin. everywhere I’ve been they make you have a side open to let that Argon out

[@RAGEISM89]

Just found your channel, awesome vids man. really informative stuff for us less experienced peeps 🤘

[@williamminsinger9956]

Its all fun and games till you have to make welds under breathing air. Hopefully you dont have to deal with any of that. Stay safe out there.

[@TheWeldLab]

💯

[@mikecopsey5875]

Nice welding young man! Love the videos!

[@TheWeldLab]

Appreciate the feedback!

[@JLD5500]

Give us a update on your drive shaft next video, hope you didn’t have to pay

[@TheWeldLab]

Yeah nan I heard it’s a easy fix so I mite be okay

[@toolhunter8812]

If it's not to much info, in the jobs u go to explain the pay etc on average

[@TheWeldLab]

🤔

[@watomb]

Don’t worry just be smart it’s the super safe stuff that kills or worst you survive

[@bellamiashoot4542]

Mane working at the pantex plant in Amarillo tx it’s like 5 check points badge in and palm print

[@TheWeldLab]

i bet it took a long time to get in and out!

[@Laura-wc5xt]

glad to see you are working...really loved this video...cheers from Florida..Paul

[@boiidbii9352]

Keep up the good work my dude 👊👊💪

[@jerryserrano5062]

I used to have a 3 mil umbrella policy on my work

[@ivanadame1093]

Bro the Mexican rig welder part 🤣💯

[@Lsaxxell]

You make the welding look hella easy bro man I wish you can show us some Tips and Tricks up close.

[@Mitutumuch]

Its a dog eat dog world out there for yall welders. looks good man. sowait. to do that 1 weld. what you get haha?

[@mattsfirewoodvideos738]

Mad skills bro respect the skill I weld for fun /hobbies and im not bad but I never even used a tig I have have stick and mig

[@nathalycarney4015]

Yooo Home Slice got that Tan!!!!!

[@rodhatch4105]

Good work bro . If you will do a rig tour . Showing how your machine is set on your truck .

[@TheWeldLab]

Will do

[@bcurrie9511]

Do you know the main reason the pipe work goes up and than back down again? Thermal expansion zones if you didn't...

[@marcusharrysingh7187]

Nice stuff. You got all the tools

[@TheWeldLab]

thanks 🙏

[@marcusharrysingh7187]

@@TheWeldLab Im a welder from south Africa. And would like to get a job in America how can I get one there

[@d3elwapo]

Great vid love the tips and content

[@itsjoseph875]

Can you do a review of the best mid price range weld helmet. I am in high school welding and don’t want to use the cheap old helmets.

[@gpt85]

Much respect. Love the content

[@justinking2238]

Love the videos. I'm just outside Houston hope to meet you some day.

[@TheWeldLab]

If you see me holla at me !

[@justinking2238]

@@TheWeldLab Yessir i will

[@ladrelove7420]

"get payed to not do shit!?"🤔😆 Nice video bro always, I fuck wit yo channel

[@ladrelove7420]

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[@jorgea.1171]

What would be some good jobs for a welder who wants to stay close to home and not travel but still make a nice salary in Houston tx

[@repairvehicle]

What happened to your truck?

[@repairvehicle]

How come you are using different welding helmet?

[@downhilldaddy9346]

I’m headed to west texas in a few weeks

[@TheWeldLab]

hell yeah for how long?

[@downhilldaddy9346]

@@TheWeldLab not sure brother, trying to stay all summer. Depends on the job

[@josephdickinson4697]

So when your sat in the truck waiting are you still getting paid

[@jbravo1085]

@TheWeldLab you should really reach out to Luis Loya, I would really like to see ya'll both collab I think it would benefit both of ya'll. He's In West TX.

[@golonghorns9635]

On a 5g pipe like that do you think it’s better to free hand hot pass and fills or walk it

[@SooperFerneE]

Hey bro how old are you? Been watching your channel for quite some time. Im an instrument tech for marathon petroleum. Cant get any better than refineries and chemical plants

[@willie329esparza2]

Riccco back at it 💪💪💪💪💯🦏 #Covid_Season_2021

[@TheWeldLab]

yessir #grinding

[@lifeitsgreat]

Joints like that in the rack if they dog leg that's on the fitter bro

[@wasimedoo1506]

Nice welding

[@ocastego8645]

es usted un chingon viejo pero haga unos videos en español pa la raza tambien 👍

[@TheWeldLab]

ya esta 💯

[@motorcross941]

You’re a beast man

[@ohividy2093]

those are some sexy ass welds my man! Keep it up

[@jcarrillo659]

Whats up my dude, what front flip is that on the pancake? Also I'd like to know the lens you are using qt the moment. Thanks!

[@bodolaipeter11]

Some Jackson auto dark fix shade 11

[@znzn4001]

Sick truck

[@butters_]

Hey bro do you have any stinger V for sale ? Can’t find a single on over here in the U.K. ☹️☹️☹️😩

[@angus186]

Is there much tig welding work out there for rig welders???

[@revolutionanarchy713]

How do you find out about these rig jobs? Thanks in advance!

[@xwld2971]

🤔 hummm I have 27 yrs of chemical plant combo welder experience, and a nice welding rig... What are they paying?$?$

[@VantageWelding]

Es todo chingon.

[@TheWeldLab]

🔥🔥🔥

[@Sacrificepain66]

Work smart not hard 💯

[@widebody75]

Nice work! Where was this plant at?

[@davidleblanc9676]

Every job is dangerous son remember that

[@fluxx8699]

Yo im not sure if you covered this on one of your video. But did you go to welding school ?

[@AAthlete34]

Do welders need to go to welding school to get into work?

[@Lousasshol]

Man I’d be pissed too if they leave my 4x4 unhooked

[@alfredobanda2298]

They sat it’s gonna be hard to find a welding job cause there’s to many welders and that’s kinda true everyone trynna be a welder now but do you think that’s true not enough jobs to many welders ?

[@TheWeldLab]

I think there is enough jobs still but some of them mite be out of town .. if you can combo you’ll have a higher chance... for the guys who wanna be pipeliners I’m sorry to say this but if you don’t have anyone in the industry your chances are very slim to get on just being honest

[@bodolaipeter11]

I know you have done a video about backfeeding. I am new at tig welding, when I am backfeeding I always move the rod too much when feeding and I stick it because sometimes I can not keep it in the gap. I am practicing on a 10 inch pipe (about 5mm= 3/16 thick). I freehand the root, because I can only walk the cup at capping yet. Do you have any advice how not to move the rod too much?

[@TheWeldLab]

try resting the arm you feed the wire on the pipe more and try to find a position on where you feel sturdy

[@bodolaipeter11]

@@TheWeldLab thanks I will try

[@calboifresh]

were you tig welding with your sa200?

[@CesarHuerta-ih7oj]

3.00 lmao that shit sucks u gotta get it on cam when u storm that fuckin dealership. DEM CLEAN ASS WELDS THO!!! I wanna see that ram in damud after it comes back from the dealer.

[@idontstunt2613]

Always give you the tight ones huh

[@TheWeldLab]

YeH man I always gets stuck with them 😩

[@idontstunt2613]

@@TheWeldLab best welder gets the hardest jobs

[@CalmestK]

Good shit 💯

[@stevecrawley2765]

Hey bro I just bought a stick welder I usually mig weld was wonder if you could do a video on showing how to start an arc lol

[@darianfasulo3832]

Strike it sort of like a match, start at like 90° and scrape the flux to the rod tip, and bam!

[@stevecrawley2765]

@@darianfasulo3832 thanks bro it’s my first time stick welding and let me tell you there’s been a few curse words going on in my garage lol

[@ccarl7833]

Nice gig man

[@angelmontiel3186]

I have a question what type of license or certification do you have for you to weld any where?? I'm getting the AWS

[@TheWeldLab]

i dont have any what they do is send us to test and that certify us to weld at that plant

[@metalmelter1324]

Awesome !!!

[@TheWeldLab]

🤟🏼

[@jacobcormier4026]

I’m trying to learn tig with my redface I do alumn in shop but trying to learn steel on pipe

[@TheWeldLab]

you got this its easy!

[@Fake.duramax]

Damn I need to get into tig pipe

[@JoseJimenez-kt1rv]

What plant are you working at

[@seb9497]

What kind of pattern are u using ??