Some Of The Best Welding Career Stories We've Heard.... So Far

In this episode, host Beau Wigington chats with pipeline, shop, union, rig, and underwater welders about getting started, choosing a path, managing money, and building a reputation that keeps you working.Key Topics CoveredPipeline reality for new grads, why most start as helpers, and how prior plant work translates to the right-of-wayShop welding as a launch pad, learning MIG aluminum at night, and stacking TIG reps until it clicksUnion entry routes, testing in late, and navigating attitudes when you do not start at Year 1Rig welder vs single-hand: what the truck changes about pay, expectations, alloys, and accountabilityUnderwater work safety, crew size, comms with cranes, tables, and why diver discipline mattersMoney talk without the fluff: per diem, overtime, and avoiding debt on lift kits and rimsNetworking that works: texts, referrals, timing, and demonstrating value before the testParenting and welding paths: why some stick to shops, shipyards, or offshore rotation for balanceMemorable Quotes“All you got is your name. Everything you do affects the work you are going to get.” — Joel Welch“I burned through pallets of aluminum wire and TIG’d couplings all day until it clicked.” — Keenan Maines“People are going to have a problem when you test in late. Prove what you can do and keep it moving.” — Laura King“Commercial diving is safe when you respect the procedure. Most problems start with the diver.” — Jordan Moreno“The machine does not start until 400 dollars.” — Kenny Stu“If I cannot afford to buy two, I cannot afford to buy one.” — Hunter Wilson“Overtime and per diem are the math behind ‘welders make money’.” — Liv Taylor DodgeSave 20% On Related American Welding Program Courses With WELD20Use code WELD20 at checkout for eligible courses - https://foxly.link/9T3dtcGuests’ Content & ContactJoel WelchFull EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/ZVKXL0w5eYb Instagram - @welchwelding https://www.instagram.com/welchwelding/ Keenan MainesFull EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/AZ5msfE5eYb Instagram - @metalsmasherart https://www.instagram.com/metalsmasherart/ Stan SherwinFull EP -https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/8OTdMaF5eYb ​Instagram: @ss_custom_welding https://www.instagram.com/ss_custom_welding/ Laura KingFull EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/LEpJGFG5eYb Instagram - @lauraxking https://www.instagram.com/lauraxking/ Jordan MorenoFull EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/OsB9IRM5eYb Instagram - @thatclassy_diver https://www.instagram.com/thatclassy_diver/ Jonathon HerreraFull EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/ZGfRkNN5eYb Instagram - @jonathon_herrera23 https://www.instagram.com/jonathon_herrera23/ Kenny StewartFull EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/yYzZlbS5eYb Instagram - @kenny.steww https://www.instagram.com/kenny.steww/ Hunter WilsonFull EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/5Y7wLXV5eYb Instagram - @texaspipeliner35 https://www.instagram.com/texaspipeliner35/ Liv Taylor DodgeFull EP - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/xXxAua15eYb Instagram - @livtaylordodge https://www.instagram.com/livtaylordodge/ Connect with Beau WigingtonInstagram: @beaudiditwelding — https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditweldingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwigingtonE-mail: [email protected]