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What does it take to be a pipe welder?

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You can get an associate's degree in welding in about 2 years, most programs require a high school diploma or GED first. https://study.com/articles/Bachelors_Degree_in_Welding_Technology_Program_Overviews.html
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First you need a good grasp on basic welding skills and the right equipment. So a good tip. Is save your money and invest in a good welding helmet. The better you can see the better a welder you will be. That said pipe welding takes a lot of practice. But can be learned in the classroom. Or at home if you have the right setup. This is largely in part because there is a lot of out of position welding in pipe welding. Which makes it more difficult. This becomes very important when you’re out in the field. Because as a welder you might be expected to weld in hard to reach places with very little room. All this depends on the location of the object you are going to be welding. Where I work we do most of our pipe welding on positioners. Which means we rotate the pipe wile you are welding it. Which does make it easier when speed and precision is key. In my shop it is important to know something about all the welding process and have a basic understanding of welding inspection. In our shop depending on the need you might have to know how to Stick, MiG, Fluxcore, Sub-arc, or Tig weld. This can be a little daunting at first. But the more you know the more useful you’ll be to your employer. Most important is to realize you are going to be making a lot of mistakes at first. But as long as you remain calm, ask questions, and take the others advice now and again you will be fine.
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