What Are YOUR Welds Worth?

[@CatMAX-bg1ru]

Weldings is 90 percent prep and 10 percent welding

[@WesternWeldingAcademy]

That's a common saying in welding. It highlights the importance of proper preparation, which includes cleaning, fitting, and aligning materials before welding.

[@ItsMeeJon]

I wish my employers understood that

[@kevlartheweldingwarrior]

For those hating on James’ analysis. Just stop. Welding is the same as a nurse, a janitor a Server at Applebees. You can choose to be just good enough to make money doing that job. Or you can choose to be exceptional. Top tier. Welding is different in that there are so many paths you can take and depending upon the path you choose as a welder, AND THE EFFORT YOU MAKE TO BE THE BEST AT YOUR CRAFT, you can make more money than the previously mentioned jobs. The money you can make as a welder is incredible. BUT ITS UP TO YOU AS A WELDER. You need to choose from the start. Do you want to be average. Just good enough to be paid as a welder and claim the title. Or do you want to be exceptional and the top 10/20% in your craft. Appreciate what yall fellas do at western welding.

[@blackquiver]

6:03 yep. Don't take it personally. 😅😂

[@WesternWeldingAcademy]

They willingly submitted their welds

[@notanf1show237]

Question for the experts in the comments, what would you consider the best mig dual shield wire for hard facing crusher claws? while on site

[@WesternWeldingAcademy]

ESAB Dual Shield 7100 Ultra or Lincoln Lincore 60-G are top choices for hard-facing crusher claws on-site due to their abrasion resistance and toughness.

[@skaterboi8922]

dam why are the rates so low? i get payed 22 to scroll marketplace and occasionally make some food.

[@shaunlehman9158]

Where you working

[@skaterboi8922]

@@shaunlehman9158 a music venue flipping burgers. occasionally get to catch some good shows saw sunami recently.

[@kevlartheweldingwarrior]

Because. Welding is the same as a nurse, a janitor a Server at Applebees. You can choose to be just good enough to make money doing that job. Or you can choose to be exceptional. Top tier. Welding is different in that there are so many paths you can take and depending upon the path you choose as a welder, AND THE EFFORT YOU MAKE TO BE THE BEST AT YOUR CRAFT, you can make more money than the previously mentioned jobs. The money you can make as a welder is incredible. BUT ITS UP TO YOU AS A WELDER. You need to choose from the start. Do you want to be average. Just good enough to be paid as a welder and claim the title. Or do you want to be exceptional and the top 10/20% in your craft.

[@skaterboi8922]

@@kevlartheweldingwarriori understand that but why are the base rates so low in comparision to something that is pretty mindless, where welding requires skill and coordination. I totally understand its how far you take it just as anything but idk the base seems quite low considering what is being done

[@BigBopper-zm1kf]

I'm fully retired but welded offshore drill rigs pipe and valve assembly. Power Stations Turbine and Generator ends super heated steam, 80mm wall thickness 1.25 chrome moly. Dragline Booms. Gas and Petro Chem plants. You tell me what that's worth in 2024 ?

[@leltrash5683]

It's impossible to tell someone what they are worth based on this information. People can fake it to make it and they do all the time. The only way to tell you what you are worth is by posting footage of your personal work and welds.

[@BigBopper-zm1kf]

@leltrash5683 Too late but nobody can fake it when it's stressed relieved and documented, ultra sonic and documented then xray after the stress relieving phase. Nobody can fake it on a Bycyrus Pipe Main Chord that is 100% xray. Nobody gets to fake it on offshore drill rigs. Maybe you were on handrails when you told everyone you were tube welding. 🤔 I don't know but I can assure you it's impossible to fake when it's meticulously tested.

[@timtuttle2338]

How do I send a pic for western welding academy to critic

[@WesternWeldingAcademy]

You can send your welds here linktr.ee/WesternWelding

[@woshyboy561]

Does anyone know if there are a lot of welding jobs in Wyoming/Montana are and in demand? If so what type of weld work?

[@WesternWeldingAcademy]

Yes, welding jobs are in demand in Wyoming and Montana, especially in pipeline welding, structural welding, and mining equipment repair due to the strong presence of the energy and construction industries in these areas. There's a consistent need for skilled welders in these sectors, particularly for remote and industrial projects. If you're experienced in these fields, there's definitely work to be found in this region.

[@j2daakob]

struggling to find welding work in San Antonio, any advice?

[@WesternWeldingAcademy]

Try networking with local businesses, checking online job boards, and exploring trade schools for welding job opportunities in San Antonio.

[@justinshute5726]

Prep is key, but good prep with no training ain’t gonna cut it in the real world.

[@austinmoss4308]

I’m just gonna guess what happened with that stubby finger and say metabo blade or shear press. I welded pipe in the field for 35 years, chemical plants, refineries, pipelines etc. I have an onsite welding business now at 57 years old and I enjoy watching your videos man most of all watching you guys teaching the younger gen. to hand my stinger off to.

[@WesternWeldingAcademy]

That's a great guess! We're glad you've been enjoying our videos. It's important to share knowledge and skills with the next generation of welders. Thanks for watching and for your support!

[@burrridgefarms]

Well you confirmed that I'm worth 15 bucks an hour 🤣🤣 I'm a farmer working in a small fab shop. My biggest problem is jumping from my mig welder at home to the one at work.

[@WesternWeldingAcademy]

What machine do you have at work?

[@burrridgefarms]

A Miller 252, running solid wire and 75 25 for shielding gas.

[@user-uv2ht8rg7m]

How do I send pictures of my masterpieces

[@shivangkumar1749]

Hii sir you from country

[@WesternWeldingAcademy]

Hi there, we're located in Gillette, Wyoming USA

[@Pluto20566]

Galvanized Is horrible I build boat docks it’s all I ever weld😢

[@WesternWeldingAcademy]

What do you want to do instead?

[@MrBobjones68]

my goobers are soooo bad, I have to pay YOU to lay some goobers. Like to the tune of -$10/hr. 😂

[@WesternWeldingAcademy]

Haha, I hear that! Welding can definitely leave its mark. I'm not sure about the -$10/hr rate though lol

[@BabaYaga214]

-$10 an hour? Gotta at least get me a fifth of some Jim Beam, and you best believe it's gonna be empty before I even put my gear on 😅🤣🤣

[@masonmyette6985]

Clean the paint haha, it wasn’t painted. That was some very clean metal

[@WesternWeldingAcademy]

🤔

[@trueadvisor9946]

Metabo for sure...

[@WesternWeldingAcademy]

Is that what you have?

[@MaclearieFarms]

Wear do I send my welds to

[@WesternWeldingAcademy]

You can send your welds here --> www.westernweldingacademy.com/rate-my-weld

[@MaclearieFarms]

@@WesternWeldingAcademy thanks guys

[@WhatEverIwant36]

70 an hour wtf is goin on where are these jobs at 😭😭

[@WesternWeldingAcademy]

They're out there

[@blackquiver]

😅😂😅. 👍

[@biggSHNDO]

No way $70/hr actually exists

[@guadalupealvarez9077]

Not as an employee

[@michaelchapman9140]

Yes it does.

[@WesternWeldingAcademy]

It does 😊

[@EricCampbellUAV]

if you make welding 100% of your skillset you ain’t worth as much as someone that makes it only a portion of what they are capable of

[@frankieforza]

Welding is 90% prep

[@WesternWeldingAcademy]

For sure