Welding Wages Overview

When you are interested in welding it is a good idea to know the types of welding job types there are and how they are used commercially. This will help you the types of skills you will need to do the work.

The challenge for most people is that there are so many welding job types that it is difficult to pick what you want to do. This is where a little research and a lot of information interviews will come in handy.

Currently any type of welder is needed in many industries. According to the Carolina Energy Solutions, welders are in high demand because of the changes that have been made in several industries. As an example, there is more demand for welders in the building of nuclear power plants and other energy sources as well as in construction and in repair work.

According to the Wall Street journal, in an article in 2006, all types of welders whether they specialize in welding, brazing or soldering are in demand because of all the construction that continues to grow at least until 2014; in fact the need for new skilled welders is said to increase but the supply hasn't met the demand.

Some of the skills needed to be a good welder and get a good job include:

·         Blueprint reading - -you have to be able to read a blue print very quickly and know exactly what you need to do in the job.

·         Safety -- you have to know the safety rules and how it affects you, other people and the equipment you use. You have to be sure to help people stay safe.

·         Lots of concentration -- you have to be able to focus on the job for long periods of time and not get distracted.

·         Be able to serve customers -- although you may not think this is something that would be included in welding, it means that you need to be able to get along with customers and other staff.

·         You need good eyesight and are detail oriented.

If you have the skills many people are ready to put people to work since the demand for skilled welders outweighs the demand. All though this can be a dirty job and you may have to work 60 or more hours a week, most welders say a skilled welder can make around $30 an hour which translates into about $60,000 a year; this can happen when you first start the job if you are skilled.

In order to get a high paying job right away, as you are going through your training it is important to get as much experience as possible. This allows you to practice certain techniques and acquire more skill towards a job. You also should be certain of your skills and how to put them onto a resume -- a career guidance counselor can help in this area.

Many welding jobs expect that you will be able to pass a certified test so it is important to find out what you will need to understand in order to be tested. All of these little details can help you find the job that you want.