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As a welder, there are some welding careers in Jacksonville, FL that you may not be aware of. This article will review some uncommon welding careers that you could get after graduating the Professional Welding program at Tulsa Welding School’s Jacksonville campus.
Uncommon Welding Careers in Florida
While you’ve likely heard of traditional welder jobs in construction, fabrication or manufacturing industries, there are some pockets of uncommon welding careers that are available right here in Jacksonville, FL.
Exotic Metal Welder
Exotic metal welders specialize in welding rare and non-standard metals such as titanium, copper, and other exotic alloys. This role requires advanced skills and knowledge of specific welding techniques to handle these materials. The welding techniques that you will learn during the Welding program at TWS include TIG welding for titanium, MIG welding for copper welding, and plasma arc welding for other exotic alleys. Companies like Craftworx Welding1 in Jacksonville handle exotic metal welding projects.
Submarine Production Welder
Submarine production welding requires precision and adherence to strict military standards. This role often demands security clearance and specialized training. You can explore submarine welding careers at companies like General Dynamics2 in Jacksonville.
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Underwater Welder
Underwater welding combines commercial diving with welding skills to repair and construct underwater structures. This uncommon welding career offers opportunities to perform welding tasks like repair structures for pipelines, ships and bridges. You may even inspect damage and corrosion on underwater structures. This high-risk, high-reward career requires certification in both welding and commercial diving.
Welding Inspector
Welding inspectors focus on ensuring the quality and safety of welded structures through inspections and adherence to codes and standards. Certification as a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), offered by the American Welding Society (AWS)3 is required. For example, WSP4 offers structural steel welding and coatings inspector positions.
Robotics Welding Technician
Robotics welding involves programming and operating robotic welding machines, combining welding knowledge with automation technology. This uncommon welding career is essential in advanced manufacturing settings. Advanced manufacturing facilities in the Jacksonville area5 may offer such positions. Some employers may include Johnson & Johnson Vision, BAE Systems, and Northrop Grumman.
Aerospace
An aerospace welder specializes in welding and fabricating components used on aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, and satellites. This role requires precision, skill, and adherence to strict quality and safety standards, as the parts you will work on are often critical for safety and performance. For example, Northrop Grumman6 and Boeing7 may have career opportunities for aerospace welders in the near future.
Final Thoughts
Exploring these uncommon welding careers can lead to unique job opportunities in Jacksonville, FL. Upon graduation from TWS, we will support you with resume building and job interview preparation. We also have strong ties with employers in the community that are looking for highly-trained welders to take on uncommon welding careers.
Ready to start a Professional Welding program or Welding Specialist with Pipefitting program? Contact us today about our welding certification preparation program.
1) https://www.craftworxwelding.com/
2) https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/submarine-production-welder-1-class-at-general-dynamics-4072043532/
3) https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/structural-steel-welding-and-coatings-inspector-at-wsp-in-the-u-s-4054769857/?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic
4) https://www.aws.org/certification-and-education/professional-certification/certified-welding-inspector/?step=1
5) https://jaxusa.org/industry/advanced-manufacturing/
6) https://www.northropgrumman.com/careers
7) https://jobs.boeing.com/
