Welding

Planes, trains and automobiles are all put together by welders. Welders are responsible for erecting bridges and buildings, as well as connecting water, oil and gas pipelines. Welding plays an essential role in numerous industries, from construction to energy extraction to transportation. Graduates from a professional welding training program have a multitude of career options […]

People make the decision to change careers for a variety of reasons, some of which may be related to personal preferences or changes in job outlook. Although the economy appears to be on the mend, some have opted to look into additional training for a second career. Welding as a career has a lot to offer […]

Reading journals and newsletters keeps you current on new developments relevant to your welding career. You can gain practical information that you can use in your real-life working experience. You can learn about anticipated changes in the industry, what is going on in the national and international welding community and you may even find new […]

Welding Quality Assurance Inspectors are needed to inspect welds 1 to be sure they have been performed according to contract requirements and are up to the specific state codes and standards in the industry. The inspector does this by performing visual inspections on the welded steel pieces, as well as testing them for possible defects. The inspector […]

The construction industry has long been subjected to some odd judgments and myths, many of them unfavorable, by parties who aren’t actually familiar with the realities of this line of work. These tall tales could cause some talented candidates to dismiss the idea of pursuing a construction career. Here are a few of the myths […]

On May 1st, Earth’s Mightiest Heroes will once again assemble to save the world in Avengers: Age of Ultron. This time around, your favorite superheroes will be working together to defeat Ultron, a robot with a major attitude and an army of ’bots at his command. In honor of this highly anticipated Marvel movie, check […]

Anyone who wishes to achieve the highest levels of success in a welding career should cultivate a passion for keeping up with all the latest industry news, insights and opportunities. Unfortunately, the average newsstand isn’t likely to overflow with welding magazines—and as a result, many welders are unaware of the abundance of information they actually […]