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Welders use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to join metal parts or to fill holes and seams of metal products. They are responsible for reading technical drawings and setting up various components and parts accordingly, then weld them using a torch. They use a variety of other tools depending what project they are working on and what materials they are using.
Are you skilled with your hands and calm under pressure? Interested in making things for a living? As a welder you will be able to do all of this in an exciting environment. It will require a steady hand, lots of physical strength, and an eye for quality and detail. You might work with a partner or in a team, which will require excellent communication skills and a concern for others.
On the Job Training or Certification
*Per year thru 2020. TX workforce commission