Welding

Thinking about starting a career in welding? It could prove to be a great decision since the country is expected to be a shortage of welders by nearly 300,000 by 2020. 1 Attending a welding school is one path to this in-demand career. What exactly would you learn in a welding training program? A Welder’s […]

Traveling Welding Jobs If you prefer the open road or even the open ocean to a cramped office, the lifestyle of the “road warrior” welder could lead to an exciting career once you’ve completed a welding program. These travel-bound welders are used to going across the country in order to work on huge projects. What are […]

Welding Technology at NASA It’s not easy sending a probe to Mars or a satellite to orbit the Earth. A team of countless technicians, engineers, and scientists must work together to perfect projects. Welders looking for exciting jobs have many options to choose from, but spacecraft welding is certainly an exciting prospect although not easy […]

Many Americans may view a welding degree program as a man’s opportunity. It takes a bit of tenacity to step into a career that’s traditionally been dominated by men; some worries may include being underpaid or not taken seriously. However, women have been in the welding industry since World War II when they were recruited […]

Steampunk designs bring the world of yesteryear to today, creating ornate designs that look cool as costumes or for everyday use. These retro styles, based on the Victorian era (late 19th century), can be complemented by bowler caps and waxed mustaches in order to create an aesthetic that will be the center of attention. How […]

The path to a career in welding takes training, experience and, for those seeking more lucrative job opportunities, certification. Receiving a diploma from an accredited trade school can prepare individuals for certain types of welding certifications, while others can be obtained once working in the field or for a welding company. Below are some of […]