Are you a fan of motorsports like NASCAR, off-roading and monster trucks? Ever consider turning your fascination into a full-time job? It’s a possibility after you finish welding school. You’ve probably heard racecar drivers yell, “Drive fast, turn left,” at the tracks. But motorsports fabricators have their own motto: “Drive fast, weld right.” That’s because […]
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Robotic Welder Operator Career: An Overview
What does welding have to do with robots? A lot, actually. Robots have revolutionized the manufacturing industry, reducing costs and boosting productivity. Many popular welding processes can now be automated. But contrary to popular belief, robots are not stealing jobs. Instead, they’ve created high-tech positions for welders in important fields like auto manufacturing,[1] in which […]
Read MoreWelding Technology Innovations in Vehicle Manufacturing
Steel is strong enough to support skyscrapers and trains. Aluminum is light enough to be picked up by hand.[1] It’s no wonder, then, that manufacturers are welding and metal joining to build strong-fuel efficient vehicles. Some have even developed durable, all-aluminum frames. The growing use of aluminum in vehicle manufacturing is an important trend to watch […]
Read More7 Things Every Welder Should Know About Writing a Welding Resume
Training to become a welder is just about practicing your skills and preparing for tests, right? Wrong. A good trade school program teaches you more than just about how to hone your craft—it also teaches you how to find and apply for a job in your industry. That means creating a resume you can show […]
Read MoreWelders vs. Carpenters
If you’re interested in a skilled trades career, you might have considered becoming a welder or a carpenter – two commonly known blue-collar professions. Welders and carpenters share a lot of similarities: they are both skilled tradesmen, they both work in construction often, and their salaries are typically comparable. However, their job duties are actually […]
Read MoreIntroduction to Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals: Learn the Differences
Welders work with lots of different metals: aluminum, stainless steel, alloys—the list goes on. But really, all metals actually just fall into two distinct groups: ferrous and non-ferrous. If you’re on the path to becoming a welder, you’ll be working with them every day, so you better know the difference. What Is the Difference Between […]
Read MoreWhat Is an Angle Grinder in Welding, and How Is It Used?
As you’ll likely learn in your welding classes, fusing metals is just one small part of the job of the welder. Preparing metals prior to applying heat to them and then cleaning them up afterwards are also important steps to ensuring quality work that keeps employers and customer happy. When it comes to prep and […]
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