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Structural Welding: A Skilled and In-Demand Field

What Does a Structural Welder Do?

A structural welder uses specialized gas or electric heat-producing tools, called torches, to build and join the metal parts of buildings and other large structures such as bridges and communication towers. Modern structures are usually built around a skeleton of metal beams, and welding is the technique used to build those skeletons.

Like all welders, those doing structural welding use extreme heat to melt parts of metal objects and join them together while they are hot. It is satisfying work for those who like to work with their hands, have good attention to detail, and can work accurately and carefully. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the median pay for structural welders is $15.05 to $19.43 per hour* depending on the region of the country and the complexity of the job. Welders usually work a 40 hour, five day, week, but on construction projects, hours can often be much longer.

In Structural Welding, Safety is Key

Welding can be dangerous work for novices, and structural welders must follow strict safety precautions. Because of the materials used in welding, and the heat from the torches, protective clothing and eye protection are necessary at all times. Hazardous fumes may be released during the welding process, so care must be taken to ensure adequate ventilation. In construction work such as structural welding there is also a fair amount of standing, carrying and climbing. In addition, a structural welder often works at great height and must take precautions against falling. It is very important that structural welders undergo the proper training to know how to maintain safe working conditions at all times. Tulsa Welding School can provide that training to students from across the United States.

In some areas of the country, general welding jobs have suffered competition from automation in recent decades, but structural welding is still hand work that must be done by skilled human workers. Job openings over the next decade are expected to remain steady or increase slightly as older workers retire. Welders can easily transfer their skills from one type of welding to another which opens the playing field for job openings. Welders willing to move will find jobs most readily.

Tulsa Welding School has campuses in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Jacksonville, Florida, and both campuses draw in students from all across the country. For information on how the Tulsa Welding School's training and degree programs can get you started on your way to a career as a structural welder, contact us today!

For further information on this subject: Bureu of Labor Statistics, StateUniversity.com