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I hear that it is hard to get into higher levels of welding or fabrication, like a nuclear plant. How hard is it to get into those jobs, how did you do it, and what qualifications did you need?

I am a high school student doing a career project about welding. I have started practicing, and I just started work in a fabrication shop. The work is really interesting and exciting. I am looking to further my career in this and want to know all I can.

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Hi, Maddox. I'm glad to hear you're interested in the welding trade as a career. It has been very good to me.

Brian has offered you good advice with entry into the filed through a naval shipyard. I would only add the Boilermaker and Pipefitter trade unions are also very good routes to go. The other piece that will help you get into the higher paying positions is to learn how to read and interpret engineering drawings (blueprints). This will enable you to contribute in more phases of manufacturing or maintenance processes.

Good Luck!
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It's not hard to get those good jobs you just need experience and not be afraid to work.
Try to get in with a naval shipyard and go through their apprenticeship. I came from the navy nuclear side and was good work. I went to modern welding school and got a few welding certifications then started working at different shops to get experience.
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