Pipefitters play an important role in society. They’re the skilled trades workers who install and maintain pipes that carry chemicals, acids and gases in manufacturing, commercial and industrial settings.1 If you’re considering enrolling in a pipefitter training program, you may be wondering where you could work upon graduation in 2021 or later. The Bureau of […]
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What Is Arc Welding?
Arc welding uses the power of an electric current to join two metals.1 The power supply for the electric current is transferred from a welding electrode (or a “metal stick”) to the base metal, creating an “arc” that melts the metals upon contact.1 This process requires intense heat, and after the metals have cooled, a […]
Read MoreWhat Are Welding Symbols?
Welding symbols can aid professional welders and welding students alike. These cryptic-looking symbols are often found on engineering drawings, and they communicate information to welders about the project, including the sizes and types of welds to make.1 The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the American Welding Society (AWS) publish the complete set of symbols, […]
Read MoreFusing the Future: Welders Needed to Rebuild America’s Infrastructure
You likely know all about grades from your welding classes. But did you know America’s infrastructure gets them too?1 Roads and highways. Grade: D. Transit systems. Grade: D-. Dams. Grade: D. Aviation. Grade: D.1 Pretty bad, right? Overall, the American Society of Civil Engineers gave the country’s infrastructure a D+.1 Who’s going to fix it? […]
Read More8 Pipefitter Measuring Tools
It’s important for a pipefitter to know how to measure, cut and bend piping materials, since a pipefitter’s job includes installing pipes and fixtures in commercial buildings. These pipes carry the water, gas, chemicals and other important substances that we rely on to function as a society.1 One of the first things students might learn […]
Read More5 Tips to Help Women in Welding Find Career Success & Satisfaction
How can you find career success and satisfaction as a woman in welding? Consider these 5 tips: Learn the fundamentals of metal fusing in welding training.1 Find scholarships for women in trade school.2 Connect with other women in welding.3 Wear women’s safety gear.4 Earn welding certifications.1,5 Keep reading to see how these tips might help […]
Read More3 Digital Networking Options for Recent Welding School Grads
You finished your welding classes and graduated from trade school. Now it’s time to start your welding job search. Where will you look? Better yet, who will you meet? More than 70% of jobs are typically found through networking.1 But what about social distancing? You have digital options.2,3,4 Check out these 3 online platforms for […]
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