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...]