When Collin Chizmar graduated from high school, he knew one thing for sure. “I was acutely aware that I could never work in an office,” he says. “There was no way I could sit behind a desk for eight to ten hours a day.” After graduation, he decided that he would move to Virginia Beach,
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If it is made of metal, it has been welded. From buildings and bridges to cars and planes, welding is an integral part of our economy. While we don’t always notice every weld behind the walls or under the hood, welding helps keep us safe and improves our quality of life. Welding is integral in
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The country needs more welders. Apparently communities across the United States are suffering from a shortage of welders, and it’s affecting the bottom lines of long list of industries: manufacturing, construction, ship and boat building, industrial maintenance and repair. All of these industries (and more) are in desperate need of individuals who have the skills,
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Have you ever watched a maritime welder in action — sparks flying, visor down on what looks like an astronaut’s helmet and heavy-duty gloves in place — and thought to yourself, “That could be me”? With the right training, it can be. Here’s how. What is maritime welding? There are three types of maritime welding.
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Maritime welding is a process that produces coalescence of material by heating them to its welding temperature, with or without application of pressure or use of filler metal. Maritime welding can be performed both offshore and/or at the docks during the shipbuilding processes. Modern welding techniques are employed in shipbuilding. Before, welding ships were being
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Welding skills open the door to a wide variety of careers, in industry, manufacturing, construction, heavy machinery, engineering, robotics, and many more. In the Hampton Roads area, one of the best jobs a welder can aspire to is in the maritime industry. Opportunities in Maritime Welding In our region, most welders will be working in
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Later this year, the USS Delaware will likely be launched. It is a marvel of modern engineering. It weighs 7,800 tons, is 377 feet in length, can travel 25 knots while submerged, will never need require refueling, and is the Navy’s latest “fast-attack” submarine. And it could not have been built without Hampton Roads welders.
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Maritime welding is a field that’s in demand. When it comes to learning any technical skill, being able to touch the equipment and perform the tasks you learn in the classroom can make a difference. Some people can learn great using textbooks, but for most, getting your hands on the actual equipment and performing what
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Welding is an excellent career choice for individuals who enjoy working with their hands and aren’t afraid of heat and sparks. This job depends on a high level of skills, knowledge, and good eye-hand coordination. Welding is a part of everything from aircraft frames, buildings, trains to bridges. The stability and strength of structures made
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Are you interested in pursuing a career in welding? If so, then you have some exciting days ahead of you. Welding is a great career choice for those individuals who enjoy working with their hands and get a sense of accomplishment out of building and repairing things. The United States isn’t just one of the
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The USS Gerald R. Ford is an aircraft carrier unlike any other. According to the U.S. Navy, the ship can carry the military’s most sophisticated aircraft. It produces enough electricity to allow it to remain at sea longer than any of its predecessors. It has unmatched warfighting capabilities and is engineered to do more to
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For welders, their hands and their eyes are their most important tools they can ever have. They need to be able to inspect closely and to single out the smallest details. They also need to be able to get their hands into to various positions to weld parts together. Fortunately, eyesight is easy to rectify.
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