Big Browns Report post Posted January 21, 2015 I have a friend looking for a welding job. He has been working in California on Oil rigs. He was laid off yesterday due to the low prices. He has his own rig, lots of certifications & a willingness to work hard. If you know of any companies hiring please let me know. Thx, Adam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted January 21, 2015 Freeport boilermakers, worth a shot? Or other contractors/mines in the area. If not, maybe a body shop doing ICAR work on sheet metal til a thick weld job opens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flatlander Report post Posted January 21, 2015 BNSF in Flag was hiring a few weeks ago. Also Diversified Metal Fabrication will hire good welder a anytime. It won't pay like the oil fields but it will pay, barely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oz31p Report post Posted January 21, 2015 Has he done any machining? My company is hiring a machinist / welder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted January 21, 2015 Have him check with Amber Steel in Chandler az. They maybe hiring? I worked there as a fitter /welder back 20 some years ago. They were a good place to work. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yotebuster Report post Posted January 21, 2015 The welders in ND are still going strong. Lotsa pipeline left to build up here. I imagine pay is going down with oil prices, but I know a few welders that were making $200k+ a year up here so I'm sure if he's good and has his own rig he wouldn't have trouble finding a good job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
