Underwater Welding is an integral component of any Commercial Diver Program and is taught at a multitude of educational facilities across the United States. An article about the best underwater welding schools sound fascinating, right? From California to Florida, and in many states in between, Underwater Welding Schools offer comprehensive curriculums that are rigorously … [Read more...]
50 Best Welding Schools in the US
If you are looking to become a welder or are thinking of a different career choice, professional training and certification go a long way in establishing your writ in this field. Whether you want to be a professional underwater welder, a pipe welder, or would prefer something like TIG welding or welding engineering as part of the American Welding Society, the welding process … [Read more...]
Women, take note! Welders needed for abundant jobs across the nation
The welding industry is packed full of interesting opportunities, all of which are attracting women welders. From an ample amount of job openings to a high entry-level wage (often double the federal minimum wage), welding is the perfect choice for women looking to pursue a stable, high-paying, and interesting field. Safety concerns are nothing to worry about, as today’s … [Read more...]
This 24 year old Welder in Texas Makes $75 an Hour
To follow up our previous post about the insane welder salaries in todays market, I thought I’d share a recent article published by Yahoo Finance that follows Justin Friend, a 24 year old welder in Texas who made $130,000 in 2013 and more than $140,000 in 2014. After completing the welding training program at Texas State Technical College he soon after found a job at a … [Read more...]
Immediate Need for Welders in America
Welding has never had the same draw for young people going into technical careers as say automotive or electrical. But that is changing. America is currently experiencing a welder shortage. This is causing salaries to skyrocket to previously unheard of levels. Due to the oil boom and reemergence of manufacturing jobs in the US, demand for welders has come back stronger than … [Read more...]
Popular Welding Techniques and Processes
Every welding job has specific requirements. It is important that you determine which welding techniques best suit the job. The type of welding that would be used for a particular task depends on the metal that needs to be welded and the type of filler material that will be used. Popular Welding Techniques When you go to a welding school, the first thing you are taught is the … [Read more...]
Different Types of Welding – How to Weld
The process of joining two pieces of metal together is known as welding. The aim is to join the metals in a way that they form a strong bond. Welding is most commonly used to weld together sheet metal, galvanized pipes and aluminum panels. Different kinds of metals require a specific types of welding. Since the process and the end results are similar, a common misconception is … [Read more...]
Welding Careers – Where to begin?
Welding is a demanding profession. Different industries nowadays require welders for specific jobs. The training required varies from job to job. However, it is necessary that welders attend a renowned welding school for training and certification. Once you have completed the necessary training at the school, you are given a license. A welding license is a compulsory … [Read more...]