Welding Skills
Metallurgy
Understanding metal properties and behavior.
Weld Symbols
Reading and interpreting welding symbols.
Heat Treating
Annealing, tempering, and hardening processes.
Flux Core Welding
Flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) techniques.
Brazing & Soldering
Joining metals at lower temperatures.
Material Selection
Choosing appropriate metals for applications.
Corrosion Prevention
Coatings, treatments, and material selection.
Surface Finishing
Plating, coating, and surface treatments.
Welding Codes (AWS)
AWS D1.1 and other welding standards.
NDT Methods
Non-destructive testing: UT, RT, MT, PT.
Material Types
View parts libraryStainless Steel
Corrosion-resistant steel alloys: 304, 316, 410, 17-4 PH grades.
Aluminum
Lightweight alloys: 6061-T6, 7075-T6, 2024-T3 for aerospace.
Titanium
High strength-to-weight: Ti-6Al-4V, CP Ti for aerospace & medical.
Carbon Steel
Workhorse alloys: 1018, 1045, 4140 for general manufacturing.
Inconel
Superalloys: 625, 718 for extreme temperature applications.
Carbon Fiber
Composites: T300, T800 for ultra-lightweight structures.
Career Path
Entry
Welder Helper
0-2 years experience
$35K - $45K
Certifications
OSHA 10 AWS D1.1
Mid-Level
Certified Welder
2-5 years experience
$45K - $65K
Certifications
AWS Certified 3G/4G Plate 6G Pipe
Senior
Lead Welder / CWI
5-10 years experience
$65K - $85K
Certifications
AWS CWI ASME IX API 1104
Expert
Welding Engineer
10+ years experience
$85K - $120K+
Certifications
CWE/CWEng PE License Six SigmaTraining Programs
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Cleveland, OH
Hobart Institute of Welding Technology
Troy, OH
Tulsa Welding School
Tulsa, OK • Jacksonville, FL • Houston, TX
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