Metal Welding Unit
Welder: prospects for future.?
I am 21 years old and about to start a course at Modern Welding School. It is a full comprehensive course in MIG TIG and Stick. I graduated from vocational school in high school for welding and was top of my class. I specialized in Tig and can weld Stainless and aluminum. I spent a year welding Tig welding Stainless sheet metal and fabricating industrial refrigeration units. I just wanna get an idea of what the future holds. When school is done ill probably be certified in various ways.
Welding will always be in demand to some degree. If its made of metal it can and will break or wear at some point and will need repair. It is up to us to be capable to make those repairs when needed. It sounds like you have a good start but if I were you I would not neglect mig and smaw welding skills as they can get "rusty" and you will be a more rounded welder. When you get out, go to the oil field or power plant installation companies, they are looking for welders. Its hard work but pays well. Starting out you will not make a lot of money as you will have to prove "your worth". And so that you don't build your hopes too high remember that when you get certified in school it will mean only that you can certify. The company that you hire into will require that you recertify (if they require certification) to their specifications. Good luck.
Good sites to take a look at.
http://www.khake.com/page89.html
http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/index.html
http://ezinearticles.com/?expert_bio=Jody_Collier
(30+ years welding - certified)
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