LIFE OF A
WELDER
Kentrai Hogan
April 24, 2015
Class of 2015
What is Welding ?
Welding is the most economical and efficient way to join metals permanently. It is the only way of joining two or more pieces of metal to make them act as a single piece.
What Welders Do ?
They pick the materials to be joined or cut, arrange them in an appropriate configuration, then follow a specific design or blueprint to create the desired product.
Sometimes a welder has to perform certain melting methods on materials like lead bars to complete a project. Welders are also in charge of fixing structural repairs and
What Skills Do I Need to
Become a Welder?
A great welder usually has the ability to remain very detail focused at all times. They should also be very familiar with the latest welding tools and methods. It’s also helpful to have a vast amount of knowledge of different welding design techniques and equipment preferences. Welding also requires someone with a confident building and construction
What Kind of Training Do I
Need to Work as a Welder?
Every welding job requires at least a general certification in welding.
Welding programs are created to teach students the basic skills and procedures needed to work as a professional. Every school offers a different mix of cutting techniques and materials. One of the most important things to take away from a welding program is the industry’s
What Are Some Risks
Welders Have To Take?
Not being fully equiped while welding, welders can get exposed to skin cancer, can cause breathing problems, and also lead to blindness.
THE TOP FOUR
BENEFITS
More and better job opportunities – Most companies seeking welders are more inclined to hire certified welders because of the implied training, experience and credentials that accompany a certification.
Higher rate of pay – As certified welder, you’re in a position to command
