Many of our Welding students take just a course or two to lay the foundation of welding skills for personal or artistic use. Our program also provides the technical skills necessary to use welding in numerous job applications.
Skills that make a good welder include:
- Good manual dexterity, with both broad and fine motor skills
- Excellent hand-to-eye coordination
- An inquisitive mind as to how things work and go together
- An open-minded approach to learning new skills and techniques
- Good communication skills in order to verbalize questions and problems
- The ability to “think outside the box” in solving problems
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The American Welding Society (AWS) has information on various aspects of the profession, including:
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Welding Positions and Salaries
Welding skills are a critical skill set of many jobs, from industrial applications to construction to metal artistry. Salaries will vary widely according to the size of the company and its geographic location, as well as the experience level and certifications of the worker.
America’s Career Infonet and the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (2008 to 2009 edition) give detailed information about the skills, abilities, work activities and recommended education for jobs in fields using welding skills, which may include: