Welding

Are you thinking a career in welding could be right for you? But you’re wondering how to get started? You might be happy to know that you don’t need a 4-year college degree to become a welder. 2 So, does that mean you can teach yourself to weld? See if welding can be self-taught in […]

Of the hundreds of different types of welding rods out there, where should a beginner start? Different welding school instructors may recommend beginner welding rods for different purposes, so be sure to consult your welding training teachers. If you’ve yet to enroll in welding school, you could consider using the 6010, 6011 and 6013 welding […]

Stick welding is one of the most commonly applied techniques in the family of arc welding processes.1 It’s likely one of the first processes you’ll learn about in your welding classes. And there are some important considerations for getting it right: Should you push or pull the weld pool? When stick welding, you should always […]

In recent years, news agencies and the American Welding Society have spotlighted the aging welding workforce to underscore the potential for a skilled trades shortage.1 How old are welders? The median age of a welder in 2019 was 39.5, according to charts of U.S. Census data.2 In 2020, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BSL) reported […]

What qualifies as the “easiest” type of welding is ultimately subjective, but metal inert gas (MIG) welding is generally thought of as one of the easiest types of welding to learn for beginners.1 This welding process is sometimes referred to as the “hot glue gun” of the welding world because it uses a handheld gun […]

MIG welding is often the first type of welding people learn when they are beginning to weld. It can be one of the easiest welding techniques, as well as one of the most affordable, portable and versatile. If you’re just getting started with MIG welding or already enrolled in welding classes, the following 5 tips […]

Welding tests can be an essential part of developing a successful career as a welder. Your ability to perform well on welding assessments can influence the kind of welding positions for which you’ll be eligible. As a result, welding tests can also impact your future earnings. Whether you’re currently completing welding courses or thinking of […]