Pipefitters are considered to be some of the most skilled welders. 1 They install and repair the pipes that are essential to everyday life. The pipes that plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (47-2152) work on carry liquids or gases the water, oil and natural gas people rely on. 2 While many people aren’t aware of the […]
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Welding Gear for Women
Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your welding classes, you’ve likely noticed a serious problem with the personal protective gear if you’re a woman. Men make up the majority of welders. However, when it comes to personal protective equipment (PPE) in any industry, one size doesn’t fit all. Women need gear that fits […]
Read MoreIndustries in Welding
Would be welders who are getting ready to start welding school or currently attending want to know which industries are hiring. Following is a look at some industries where welding is needed. Salary and employment numbers are based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data from 2015 for welders, cutters, solderers and brazers. Architectural […]
Read MoreHow Blacksmith Iron Working led to Welding
The process of heating certain metals to form implements has been around for thousands of years. The introduction of metalworking changed as harder, stronger, sharper, and tougher tools made work easier and more productive. Today’s welders owe their craft to blacksmiths who forged metal tools using little more than heat and hammers. Early Iron Working The first […]
Read More5 States with the Highest Employment Levels for Welders
If you’re considering learning welding or have already begun taking welding classes, chances are you’re wondering where you’ll find work once you complete your training. Where are welders employed? The following gives an overview of the five states with the highest levels of employment for welding jobs. Salary and employment numbers are based on U.S. […]
Read MoreVirtual Reality in Welding
Virtual reality made a huge splash in 2016 when headsets like Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and PlayStation VR were introduced for everyday consumers. 1 While most people may associate this fascinating technology with video games, virtual reality can give a perspective into a real world like being a professional welder. Virtual Reality in Education Tulsa […]
Read MoreErgonomics in Welding
It is not common for people to get sore necks and backs from working at a desk, hunched over, and typing away on a keyboard. Developing better posture and switching to an ergonomically designed keyboard can help office workers decrease the discomfort they experience sitting at a desk all day. While welders do not spend […]
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