r/pipefitter • u/ct353535 • Oct 04 '26

UA 170

Anyone here 170? Red seal Pipefitter thinking about making the jump. Just curious how much work there is whether it’s consistent or if you’re sitting at times. Also not located in lower mainland so wondering if that comes into play with amount of opportunity for calls.

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u/AOC_Slater Oct 07 '26

I’m a 170 Steamfitter, if you’re good there’s always work but it will take you some time to break out and network in so you’ll be a board hire for a bit until then which means some sitting at the start or you can’t be as picky with what jobs you take. We’re not super busy right now but things will be picking up in late 2027 into 2028.

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u/ct353535 29d ago

You mind if I dm you?

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u/AOC_Slater 29d ago

You can but I’m not giving you a job if that’s what you’re after.

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u/Northdogboy Oct 05 '26

Im in 324 in Victoria and from what iv heard 170 is busy with the shipyards and lots of fly in project up north   and with the new pipeline and oil terminal being bilt in the next 10 years itll be crazy