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Should You Pursue a Welding Career?
Welding is an occupation that plays a role in many types of
construction and repair work. Trained welders are needed to
assist with building skyscrapers, hospitals, schools, and homes.
They can repair damaged roofs, steel beams, and a variety of
other materials through processes that emphasize heating and
pressure treatments. The work is challenging and may be
difficult at times, but welding literally lays the cornerstone
of many of society's structures.
If you are thinking about getting trained to do welding work
on a temporary or a permanent basis, here are some points to
consider:
1. The pay isn't bad. Depending on the cost of living for your
area, the type of company you work for, and the conditions of
your welding assignment, you could make a hefty hourly rate.
Given overtime, that amount can increase rapidly, especially
with long-term assignments. Oftentimes you can set your own
hours, including weekends and evenings, but this will depend on
where you are employed. Some companies offer health care
benefits, disability and life insurance, and even tuition
assistance for employees who want to sign up for college.
2. Work conditions can be trying. Outdoor welding jobs may be
available year-round, but that means you could be working
outdoors in sub-freezing temperatures, so you will have to dress
accordingly. When you weld indoors, you will have to set up a
cloistered area where fumes and light from the flame don't
bother other employees or bystanders. In the summer,
unventilated areas can quickly attain triple-digit temperatures
to cause welders to swelter and sometimes make breathing
difficult.
3. Safety issues are important. You will need
industry-regulation equipment and protection, including goggles,
a faceplate, and perhaps clothing covers. It is important to
keep up with equipment specs that can change over time. You
should learn something about first aid procedures for
welding-related injuries or hazard exposures. Don't take
shortcuts with the equipment, and wear required equipment at all
times while working.
4. You may need to travel. If you work with construction sites,
you know how seasonal the work can be. You might need to head
south during the colder months, or face unemployment during that
time. Travel costs, including hotel, food, and mileage, are
usually provided on top of your hourly rate, which also can
increase when you work out of town. But the down side is time
spent away from home and family at special times.
If you want a job that keeps you active and away from a desk,
welding might be the career for you. Find out about welders'
training in your area to see if you qualify and can start
building your occupational future. Technical schools and
community colleges are two places that often offer welding
classes that can lead to certification for career and employment
purposes. Even if you eventually move on to another field later,
knowing how to weld is a valuable skill that could serve you
well when building your own home or assisting with family
projects.
About the author:
For more information regarding a welding career, the pros and
cons, advancement opportunities and what to expect check out The
Welding Pros.com at Welding
Pros
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