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How did you become interested in the welding field?
I'm very self motivated and I like to take initiative . I'm a hard worker who likes to ask questions to gain more knowledge . #professional
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Jon’s Answer
I became interested in Welding while I was in the US Navy..I went to Aviation Welding School and 40 years later I’m still welding and teaching welding..
Hi Jon, it sounds like you truly fell in love with your profession! What about welding initially attracted you to it?
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Troy’s Answer
I actually started welding when I was about 12 years old. My uncle had a ranch and if you have not heard it yet, you will later in life, "all ranchers/farmers are welder and mechanics". We lived in a rural community and when he was not around and someone came by and needed something welded I would help them out. I welded in FFA throughout school. I too went into the Navy and continued to weld. I was attached to a submarine tender "sub repair ship". I learned a great deal more about welding and brazing while I worked on and repaired submarines. When I got out of the Navy I looked around and saw what welder were making in the oil and gas industry and thought "this is where I am going!". I welded for many years in many different processes GTAW, SMAW, GMAW "your first test is to look these acronyms up" and decided I wanted to get into the inspection side of welding. I took the path to become a Certified Welding Inspector through the American Welding Society. I worked my way up through the industry from actually a Helper to a Welder and then up through Operations Management. If you do not have the option of learning from a family member or friend, look up a welding school in your area but PLEASE read the reviews on them. Some of them do not have good reputations. Welding has made a good life for me and my family. With today's technology there is really no limit to what you can achieve in the welding field. Welding however is not for everyone but I would recommend it to anyone! I believe welding is an art and we really need more artists. Take care of your self and good luck in whatever you decide to do and always remember, WATCH YOUR EYES!
Hire on as a Welder/Fitter helper and learn from the ground up.
Go to a reputable welding school.
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Jon’s Answer
Like I said earlier , I got in to welding in the US Navy. The Navy didn’t care if I was attracted to it. They just told me that’s what they wanted me to do. I’m glad they insisted that I did it for sure.