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Why Become a Certified Welder?

3/18/2016

29 Comments

 
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Though you can work as a professional welder without ever becoming certified, there are quite a few reasons to become a certified welder. There is no single certification that certifies a welder for all process, metals or positions. However, even having one certification can expand opportunities for the welder.
By becoming a certified welder, you will open more career opportunities. Certified welders are in demand in a variety of industries, including construction, manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and more. 
Many employers will hire certified welders because it is a tangible record of skill. Certification is a great way to demonstrate the welders level of training and experience while job hunting. A certified welder is also more appealing to an employer because statistics have shown that those that are certified have a lower rate of on the job incidents and injuries in comparison to non certified welders. 
Once you've acquired a job, you will be able to command a higher rate of pay. Bureau of Labor statistics indicate a certified welder can earn up to 60% more than non certified welders. You will also have better job security. When companies reduce their welding staff, they're more likely to retain a certified welder because their certification makes them harder to replace in the future. 

Most importantly, a certification may be required if it is called out in a contract or project blueprints. If this is the case, it is imperative that the welder doing the work is certified to the correct code specified. If awarded a project, make sure you have read all requirements and you are in compliance with the requirements. 
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2/28/2019 11:05:27 am

Thanks for pointing out that becoming a certified welder will help you get hired because it provides a tangible record of skill. My younger brother has mentioned that he'd like to pursue welding as a career, so I've been looking for tips online to help him get started. I think it will really help him to find a welding program where he can get certified, so I'm glad you shared that idea!

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3/21/2019 10:29:24 pm

Thank you for this information on welders. My husband is needing to hire a welder. I'll have to do some research and find the best one in the area.

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5/29/2019 02:35:33 pm

Thanks for all the reasons about why I should be certified welder. My brother is actually looking to get a welding machine soon. Maybe he would appreciate this article about getting certified to be a welder.

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2/4/2020 12:39:45 pm

I like what you said about becoming a certified welder so that you have a tangible record of skill. My brother has been telling me about how he wants to get a career in welding in the coming year. I'll share this information with him so that he can get certified to help with this.

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I like what you said about hiring a certified welder since it's a tangible record of skill. My sister wants to get some welding done for a project that she's working on soon. I'll share this information with her so that she can look into her options for professionals who can help her with this.

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4/15/2021 02:23:31 pm

It's good to know that certified welders are hard to replace. That makes me want to find a company that has only a couple of welders. That most likely mean they are all certified and able to get the job done right.

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7/26/2021 12:54:08 pm

I didn't know that certified welders can make up to 60% more than uncertified ones. My little brother is looking into welding as a career path. I will make sure to tell him to get certified so that he can be making more money.

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8/16/2021 11:22:15 am

It's good to know that certified welders are harder to replace so most places will always have one. I only want to hire a welder that is certified. That way I know for a fact they know what they are doing.

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Certified Welder is much better, it it like driving with liscense. Thank you for sharing this information.

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How do I become a certified welder? Should I pay?

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For most people, welding is moderately to very difficult to learn how to do, as it's a hands-on skill that requires more than just reading. Furthermore, welding is very difficult to actually do for most people, because it takes years and years of practice, on top of learning how to do it.

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A certified welder is also more appealing to an employer because statistics have shown that those that are certified have a lower rate of on the job incidents and injuries in comparison to non certified welders.

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