If you’re looking for a great career, Tulsa Welding School offers training as an electrician in our new Electrical Applications program as well as training as a welder with program options such as Professional Welder, Welding Specialist and Welding Specialist with Pipefitting. But what career path is right for you? Both options offer promising job opportunities. […]
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What Is GMAW?
The manufacturing and construction industries require a substantial amount of funding for human labor and building materials, as pointed out by Regis Geisler of Lincoln Electric. Traditional welding methods take up 69–85% of the total cost of labor and building materials, however, less time-consuming and high-deposition rate welding techniques—such as GMAW—may reduce total overhead costs by […]
Read MoreWhat Is ASME Certification?
While those who complete a welding degree program can then go on to validate their skills through certification, welding companies may also prove that their products meet industry standards by attaining certification. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) offers certifications and stamps to companies that produce boiler and pressure vessels. Whether you plan to […]
Read MoreRemember to Take Advantage of These 4 Resources in Trade School
As the Bureau of Labor Statistics 1 notes, many companies prefer to hire welders who have graduated from a training and certification program as opposed to those who have no experience. What is more, trade school acts as a support network for students while they are learning, so that there are plenty of resources available along the […]
Read MoreDoes a Welder Need to Have Strong Math Skills?
Did you know that welders need to have strong math skills? It’s true. If you’re thinking about entering the field of welding, you’ll have a decent amount of math in your future. As a welder, you would be measuring materials and areas, so you’ll need to be highly familiar with fractions, decimals, geometry, volume, area, […]
Read MoreEnergy Boom in Oil and Gas Calls for More Skilled Pipefitters
The energy industry creates and maintains thousands of jobs annually, including those in the fields of welding and pipefitting. In recent years, rapid growth in the extraction of oil and gas in key areas of the United States has resulted in a tremendous demand for skilled trades workers. Compounding that demand is a diminishing pool […]
Read MoreOnline Resume Building for Skilled Trades School Graduates
Once you graduate from Tulsa Welding School, it’s up to you to build an effective resume and get it in front of the right people. Luckily, TWS’ Career Services team is happy to assist graduates when it comes time to write resumes. A once-daunting task can be made much easier with the right guidance. Here […]
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