An Iron Worker Welder will carry much different tools than a Machinist Welder and an Aerospace Welder will carry no tools. You need to be more specific with your questions.

 

Just an ironworker dude. My bad

 

Most shops hiring entry level workers will not expect you to show up with a full kit. During each interview that you attend, make a point of asking the interviewer what tools you will be required to have should you land the job. If you are applying within a specific industry, you will soon have an idea what tools are used, and what will be supplied by the employer. You will most likely find that there will be a large varience due to the specific work that different shops perform.

 

Well, I'd at least have a tape measure, small square, combination square, torch striker (if you use torches), 3-lb hammer, centerpunch, silver pencil or soapstone, welding shield, pair of safety glasses, work gloves and welding gloves, and steel-toed boots. That's what I personally would have available for my use no matter where I went. I'd probably leave most of it out in the car.

The bucket with pockets will be OK if no flaming bits of metal get into it or the pockets. I usually carry my tools in an old milk-pail-looking steel bucket. Keep in mind thieves will find a bucket full of tools tailor-made for walking off with.

 

i agree 98% with tbone, soapstone should be provided by the shop.Maybe add an adjustable wrench that will go to at least 1 1/8"

 

Here's a start.:laugh:

 

Take the rod tools and stuff em' :gunsfirin

I did my time in the rod patch, welding for me now.

 

An apprentice is going to see a little bit of all of it.

 

Pad and pencil to write down coffee and lunch orders.

 

This is probably more on the lines of what a novice welder would need.

 

I like this list better...thanks. Also, Ive been welding for a lil over 2 years now but this is my first time doing it as a job in this upcoming summer.

Ive been a sandblaster/painter for 8 years prior to this so the industrial field is not new to me. Quite frankly, I got tired of doing that and wanted to broaden my industrial experience so I picked up welding.

Thanks for the list guys, much appreciated.

 

You need a tactical wheelbarrow..

 

I may be in the minority here but,

don't show up on the job site with all brand new tools/clothes and a Home Depot bucket with the tools in a bucket liner. I think it just screams "FNG - rookie". Get a Klein canvas tool bag or something that at least looks like you're serious. Then, drag it behind your pickup on a dirt road for a mile or two. :laugh:

Just my not so humble, possibly offensive opinion.

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P.S. Best Wishes on the job hunt.

 

Never hired a guy with new boots.

 

bro, are you in one of the ironworker locals or unorganized outfit? You've already been hired to be a weldor?

Hardhat and hood. Gloves, chipper, wire brush. Rod pouch. You should get issued a harness and lanyards.
Being an apprentice you need to also carry a tape meausure, spud wrench, crescent wrench, a bullpin, and a 4lb beater (why? cause the journeymen never carry one but always need one). The above lists are nice....but I see a lot of rust on the ironworker tools.

 

Tool belt,bolt bag,spud holder, for your spud crescent,hammer,tape,striker, lineman pliers etc,etc, is also a given. Can't tell you how many times I've worked with people and they say " Hey can I borrow your ......." Then you ask... Don't you have one??? Their reply is always the same. " Yeah its back in my truck or tool box.

 

i dont have much experience and i'm currently going through the same process at the current moment i've got an angle grinder, chisel, hammer, big bastard file, a tool bag thats been beaten up a bit, and a small socket set, also the obvious stuff like shield, gloves (both leather and welders), glasses, dust coat never hurts and steelies then its just marking out and measuring equipment ruler, square, marker, chalk or soap but thats all i'm thinking till i find out if i need anything else i hope i've been of some help and good luck.

 

the company supplies all tools and ppe but i like using my own. adjustable spud wrench,vise grips with ring welded on end,ball pien hammer,25'tape measure,12"square,center punch,striker, 12"chisel,large file for sharpening soapstone. metal bucket to carry it.

 

How much ironwork will you really be doing? Have you started an apprenticeship as an Ironworker? If not, you won't be needing bolt pins or spud wrenches or wire spools for tying rebar. If you are apprenticing as an Ironworker, you will require all Ironworker tools.

 

Wait a minute.

You are

about to graduate college this spring with my 2 year degree in Associate of applied science in Welding and Fab

and you don't know what tools a welder uses???

:dizzy:

 

Wait a minute.

You are

and you don't know what tools a welder uses???

:dizzy:

Well, that was four years ago. I bet he does now, if he didn't then.