At a welding trade school, the searing sound of metal and sparks is the soundtrack to a sound career education. Covered in protective gear, you'll learn how to fuse steel into every conceivable object, from art to heavy machinery. Here's more on this highly methodical and creative career training program.
According to the American Welding Society, "From industry production lines, to the laboratory, to research and development, to national defense, to sales and repair, the varied welding industry impacts virtually every industry on the globe." For you, that means a virtually endless supply of career tracks to capture your interest.
What Do Welders Do?
Welders may specialize in one of the following areas:
- Strategic Planning. Welders with trade school experience are typically hired to select and set up welding equipment, and may also examine welds to insure they meet standards or specifications.
- Structural Fastening. Using flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead welding machines, you'll create everything from ships, automobiles, and spacecraft to buildings, bridges, and piping.
- Dismantling. Arc, plasma, and flame cutters dismantle large objects and re-purpose them for future use.
Welding Salary and Career Outlook
Here is what you might expect in the coming years for a welder salary and job growth outlook:
| Career | Total Employment | Annual Mean Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | 410,750 | $45,190 |
Working with your hands has never felt so right. Check out welding training at a trade school near you and let your plasma cutter do the talking.
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