“A day in a welder’s life is not easy. Hot and cramped work conditions will make you sweat. But the people you meet teach you tricks of the trade and make it all worth it. To watch the project blossom under your own hands, to create life from something inanimate. That is truly amazing.”– Best of Welding, Welder’s Life: Day by Day
Becoming a welder isn’t necessarily a clear-cut path. There are two main ways to start a career as a welder. The first way is completing a certified welding program; upon finishing the program, the search for a first welding job can begin. The second way is enrolling in an apprenticeship program with an employer. While both these options ultimately end in a career in welding, there are some benefits that each offer.
Earning a welding certification makes welding skills transferable. This means the certification typically carries more validation from employer to employer. The benefits of an apprenticeship have a lot to do with the cost. An apprenticeship program can be started with no experience, and the new welder often gets paid to be trained on the job.
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