Does your ideal career have a relatively short training period, high demand, respectable wages, variety and chances to travel, and provide opportunities for advancement? Then a welding career might be for you. Read on to learn more. What Is Welding? Welding fuses metal parts together through the use of heat to create a permanent bond […]
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Staying Fit & Healthy as a Welder
Welding can be a flexible and rewarding career path, but it can also be a physically demanding job. Endurance and overall physical fitness are some of the most important tools in a welder’s proverbial belt, and without them, you may not be as safe or productive. But how, exactly, do you make sure you stay […]
Read More4 DIY Welded Gift Ideas
One of the best things about taking welding classes is that you can create or fix nearly anything. While most people tend to think of industrial uses for their welding skills, there are actually a number of useful and even decorative household fixtures you can create. If you’re trying to figure out what to get […]
Read MoreInspiring Girls to Pursue Vocational Welding Programs
The glass ceiling may still be sometimes hard to crack for female welders and other skilled workers, but thanks to new education initiatives encouraging girls to enter the skilled trades as well as science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields, this male-dominated sector may attract more young women workers. Though women’s participation in the skilled […]
Read MoreWhat Does a Metal Fabricator Do?
Metal fabricators cut, shape, position and align different types of metal. They typically work for construction and manufacturing companies while the metals they work with are used to build structures. 1 Here is an overview of the qualifications and skills you need to get a job in this field. Metal Fabricator Qualifications While it is possible to […]
Read More4 Important Milestones in Becoming a Welder
Welding is a versatile line of work with much to offer. However, no matter what direction you want your future welding career to take, there are some important steps to take. Here are four important milestones that are possible on your welding career path. 1. Getting a GED or High School Diploma Most trade schools require […]
Read MoreWelding and the Cruise Ship Industry
Welding skills are in high demand in many sectors of manufacturing and construction. Welding and the cruise ship industry may not necessarily come to mind but with a projected growth in the number of people booking cruises, there may be opportunities for welder especially those with additional shipfitting and pipefitting skills. New Cruise Ships in […]
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