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What steps would you recommend I take entering in the field of welding. What are some tools of the trade I should be familiar with. What does a typical day look like on the job.

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Bob’s Answer

I would try contacting some welding shops in your area and see if they are hiring helpers. It is good to do a course at a vocational school, but you might find you can get trained on the job and get paid for your training. It might be good to get into a shop and see if this is work you actually enjoy. A typical day on the job varies a lot, depending on the type of industry you are working for. If you are doing shop work in a manufacturing plant, you might be welding at a work station. If you are doing field work, you could be out in the weather working in less than optimal conditions. The field is widely varied- and there are all sorts of different processes you could be using on your job.

Tools of the trade- I would be sure to know how to measure and cut with an angle grinder or band saw.

If you couldn't find anyone to apprentice you, I would look into one of the local vocational training centers to see what programs they offer.

Thank you comment icon Thank you vary this was extremely helpful I'm actually enrolled in the Job Corps welding program Aaron
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Jeffrey’s Answer

I would agree with Bob on many points.
If you have a local welding shop that is willing to hire you as a helper and train you as a welder, that's a great option (and no cost). But if you are looking for more formal training to start out, I would recommend a local welding school that provides a 12-week welding course. You do have the option of a 2-year community college "industrial arts" type of AA degree, but from my experience the 3-month course gives you all the basics you need to get hired and working, with less of a debt burden to pay off.

As far as a "typical day"?
I've been in this field for over 30 years and have yet to see one of those... lol

Jeffrey recommends the following next steps:

Seek out a local shop and see if they'll hire a helper/welder trainee
Locate a local welding school that offers a 12-week welding course with certificate upon completion
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