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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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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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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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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A good welder can usually find employment, but having a specialization can give you an edge. That’s why many go into the maritime welding. While maritime welding sometimes means the work a commercial welder-diver performs on an offshore oilrig, it also means the welding performed to build or repair marine craft. As with any type
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Welders use hand-hand or computer-aided equipment to join or cut metal parts, fill in holes and smooth seams in metal items. Years ago, when one thought of a career in welding, they thought of working on a manufacturing line, but it is so much more than that. When most people think of welding, they rarely
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According to international research firm Ibis World, the United States shipbuilding industry is responsible for $25 billion in economic activity each year. Welders are an essential part of the shipbuilding process. What is ship welding? How can those interested in this as a career path use a formal education to be more successful? What regulations
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If you’re looking for an audacious career that further gives you the chance to travel and gain career satisfaction, maritime welding may be an option for you. Maritime welders play an important role in shipbuilding and repair process. Job opportunities in this field could allow you to work all over the world, performing welding on
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If you are interested in a new career in the construction, maintenance, or manufacturing sectors then welding presents an intriguing possibility. However, you may feel deterred because of how difficult it can seem. With various certifications required by employers, you may worry that formal welding school may be both difficult to graduate from and of
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Hampton Roads, Virginia is home to many shipbuilding and maritime-related companies that rely on the skills welders provide. You might be wondering, what are some common job duties for maritime welders? What are some of the places welders can work in the Hampton Roads area? Why is a formal education the best way to start
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