Welding

The American Welding Society identifies four primary welding positions:1 Flat position Horizontal position Vertical position Overhead position1 What is a welding position? Why are there […]

What’s the most common type of arc welding? Shielded metal arc welding, also known as “SMAW” and “stick welding.”1,2 The widespread use of stick welding […]

In welding classes, you typically have tools and safety gear you rely on daily. Among them is the welding helmet, a piece of equipment many […]

Welders are skilled trades workers who shape and join pieces of metal, like steel and aluminum, using heated torches or lasers. Welding is a skill […]

Earning a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is often a prerequisite for getting into trade school, including welding school.1 For example, the […]

Yes, welding school can be worth it because a postsecondary welding education is increasingly becoming a requirement among employers, according to the U.S. Bureau of […]

After learning fundamental skills and gaining valuable credentials in welding school, it’s time to start searching for a job in the field.1 While you likely […]