Occupational Health & Safety points out that eye injuries account for 25% of all welding injuries, making it the most common injury for welders. While malfunctioning equipment sometimes occurs through no fault of the welder, consistently observing safety standards designed to protect welders from burns, respiratory distress and accidental explosions will greatly reduce the chance […]
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6 Reasons to Consider a Pipefitter Career
Work in the skilled trades offers a steady paycheck, an opportunity to practice your skills in a range of different environments, and the chance to work with a community of like-minded individuals. If you’re looking for a new career that will be both personally and financially rewarding, you might consider becoming a pipefitter. Pipefitters install […]
Read MoreAn Introduction to SMAW – Shielded Metal Arc Welding
If you’re considering a career in welding, refining your skill in the most-used types of welding will often help to provide secure employment for years into the future. With a seven month professional welder program, you can average a higher yearly income1 than the average of all career paths in the United States. Here is […]
Read MoreWhich Industries In The US Have A High Demand for Pipefitters?
The job of a pipe fitter can be advanced and requires extensive preparation, with training both in the classroom and on the job. Once you have finished your pipefitting education, you’ll need to begin to look into the various means by which you can obtain a job. These are the top five industries that employ […]
Read MoreThe 4 Most Promising Careers for Welding School Graduates in 2014
Welding has been a highly sought-after occupation for centuries, since societies first started using metals in construction. Welders receive training on how to use high heat to melt and form various materials together to build and create an endless list of products. If you are considering attending a trade school, and are interested in welding, […]
Read MoreTop Careers in TIG Welding
There are numerous career opportunities for people who have been properly trained in the art of TIG welding. But first, what is TIG welding? The “TIG” is short for tungsten inert gas, and it is a welding technique that uses a tungsten electrode that is non-consumable to produce the welding effect. Learning how to TIG […]
Read More4 Ways to Get Ahead in Your Welding Career
If you are already working as a welder, or considering a change in career, you may be wondering how you can establish yourself in the business. After all, almost everyone wants the opportunity to advance to higher levels of responsibility and pay at some point in their career. There are many opportunities for promotions and […]
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