Welder

Welders work with metal and instruments to join metal parts together in a permanent fashion. They also may use tools to cut metal apart. These workers are called metal cutters. Welders have various different methods to complete their tasks, but they must be cautious at all times when dealing with high temperatures and open flames. Welders wear protective facial and body wear to shield them from heat, flames, and metal fragments. Because of the safety hazards of welding, a certain level of training is important for someone wanting to become a welder or solderer. There are technical training programs available, most of them being conducted at the high school level at a vo-tech school. This way, the welder can graduate and enter the work force immediately. Aside from that, welders are not usually formally trained.

As a welder you can be employed in a lot of different industries, practically any one you can think of. However, the majority of welders, solderers, and brazers are employed by some type of manufacturing company. For example, the automotive industry employs welders to build cars and other large machinery. Other welders are employed in the construction company. Most commonly, during the construction of large skyscrapers where the primary building material is metal instead of wood. Along with these industries, they can be employed in mines or on farms to fix and repair large machinery and equipment. An average welder makes about $15 dollars an hour.