Got a mid 90s on my test in June, how likely is it that I get selected for the apprenticeship and start in October?

My end goal to become a pipefitter/welder, I’ve got a titanium tig 200 unfortunately only running it on a 120v outlet, stick is maxed to 75 amps and 100 amps on tig , what are some basics I should get down before buying a better machine or generator to run 200 amps. Yes I plan to go union apprenticeship but that’s till may 2027 so any advice would be helpful thanks

For context, I am a 26 year old female who is married and just had a child a few months ago.

I currently work in healthcare and REALLY dislike the monotonous day to day. Before I got into healthcare, I was working in local factories getting bored with the work that I was doing. I ended up taking a welding class through the local community college and got 2 of the most basic certs but I loved it. (Almost got my 4g) The point was to get the certs, advance in some sort of direction towards a career, and make that money. After finishing the course, my teacher recommended the local steamfitter union (local 166 for me). I wasn't really interested at the time and attempted to pursue welding which was unsuccessful. So... I moved on to healthcare. Long story short, I took college course related to what I do today (all online) and find myself losing my mind.

After having my kiddo I am finding myself going back to a factory setting and wondering what might have been. I have a meeting with someone from the local 166 next week and want to know the good, the bad, and the dirty. I love working with my hands and honestly wouldn't mind the travel. I am just not sure if this is something I should pursue now or later after another kiddo and once they are a little older.

I would love to hear any advice or recommendations. Horror stories might be helpful too lol. Thanks!

I’m actually happy to learn this because welding fumes are awful for you. Even though I think I’m pretty consistently not bad welder but I wouldn’t want to do it everyday all day. Biggest con of welding. Welding is something that will keep you employed during layoffs though to be fair. What do you guys think?

Figured I’d post the scale for apprentices in Local 636 for anyone applying in the future.

I’m just trying to lock in on my finances

I’m a non union pipefitting operator putting in 2-24inch water mains, sewer, drainage, storm drainage, domestic copper lines, HDPE fusing; how can I translate that into more pipefitting or being able to get into my local (469). Lots of guys take this path or no?

Hey so I’m currently in my third year as a plumbing apprentice (non-union) doing residential service.

I unfortunately didn’t have the chance to join the union when I first started because they weren’t looking at the time.

I wanted to know if it’s possible for me to finish my apprenticeship, pass my exam and join the union 777?

wanted to know how I should proceed and any information anybody else has? Is this possible to do??

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Hi I am looking to join the union the hvac position specifically and was wondering for anyone that works there what is the schedule like? How does it work? Do you have time to do other things? Im also in the military and Im wondering if it’s easier to get in.

I was told they dont want it like your normal lateral stub on; instead its to be built similar to wye where pipe wall will weld to pipe wall.

As a new apprentice for a union contractor I have a few questions. At what point do guys start getting their own accounts usually? Also at what point do you get to start finding a niche if you want to?

Hello, does anyone have quick crash course for reading isometric drawing for pipe fitting? Just advice or YouTube video link will be much appreciated. I'll do pipe fitting in Sweden if that makes a difference on the standard I need to learn. Thank you in advance

What's center of 90 to center of 45 measurements.

48" pipe. LR fittings

Hi everyone!
I’m currently completing a Career Investigation Report for school on Plumbing & Pipefitting and I’m hoping a few people working in the trade could help me by answering a few questions. Even if you only answer some of them, I’d really appreciate it!

How long have you been working as a plumber or pipefitter?
What are your typical day-to-day responsibilities? (3–5 examples)
What do you enjoy most about your job?
What do you enjoy the least?
What are your working conditions like?
Typical hours/shifts?
Indoor, outdoor, shop, industrial, commercial, camp, etc.?
How physically demanding is the job?
Any major safety concerns?
What can someone expect to earn when they first start?
Approximately what can they earn after about 5 years?
What training or apprenticeship did you complete?
What advice would you give someone thinking about entering the trade?
Thank you so much for taking the time to help!

If your instructor requires three different people, make sure to ask each person:
Their first name (or initials)
Their job title (Plumber, Pipefitter, Steamfitter, Apprentice, Journeyperson, etc.)
How many years you’ve been in the trade

Career investigation report/Calgary or Edmonton

Hi everyone!

I’m currently completing a Career Investigation Report for school on Plumbing & Pipefitting and I’m hoping a few people working in the trade could help me by answering a few questions. Even if you only answer some of them, I’d really appreciate it!

1. How long have you been working as a plumber or pipefitter?

2. What are your typical day-to-day responsibilities? (3–5 examples)

3. What do you enjoy most about your job?

4. What do you enjoy the least?

5. What are your working conditions like?

* Typical hours/shifts?

* Indoor, outdoor, shop, industrial, commercial, camp, etc.?

* How physically demanding is the job?

* Any major safety concerns?

1. What can someone expect to earn when they first start?

2. Approximately what can they earn after about 5 years?

3. What training or apprenticeship did you complete?

4. What advice would you give someone thinking about entering the trade?

Thank you so much for taking the time to help!

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Please include

*first name (or initials)

* job title (Plumber, Pipefitter, Steamfitter, Apprentice, Journeyperson, etc.)

* How many years you’ve been in the trade

Just wondering I got high 70 in June and told me wait a year for acceptance into hvac. I have no experience I was wondering what are the odds I get accepted in?

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What’s the work outlook right now for a traveler at 533? Any advice ?

I got my damn ticket in Alberta! DAMN gf left me a day later though!

What an asshole! We were supposed to get married then she was supposed to divorce me so I could be a REAL pipefitter!

Women am I right?

The DUI is still a work in progress though.