What are the job opportunities for certified welders?

Posted on December 14, 2021

Welding jobs are essential for almost all industries. There is a pool of opportunities for certified welders in India as well as abroad. Welders who are up to date on the latest technology and can get certified are in high demand with employers. They can be employed in numerous industries, including motor vehicles, construction, steel, and aerospace. Each of which may depend on their level of expertise and skill set. Welder training, work experience, and certification can lead to career advancement and bulk opportunities.

1. Industries where certified welders can get a job

a. Oil and Gas, Pipelines

Rig welders work on oil rigs they use specialized equipment to weld metals on the rig. Rig welders are the highest-paid welders in the world seeing annual salaries as high as $137,500 and as low as $11,000,.

b. Infrastructure- Construction, structures, Bridges :

In the construction and building industry, welders are the skilled tradespersons who are involved in every phase of a construction.

  1. Welding Engineer.
  2. Welding Fabricators.
  3. Joining Experts.
  4. Welding Supervisor.
  5. Welding Inspector.
  6. Pipe and Tube Joining Expert.
  7. Structural Joining Expert.

c. In Industrial Projects such as Power generation, industrial shutdowns, mechanical maintenance & Transportation field such as Automotive, aerospace and rail:

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Welding is the heart of any industrial and manufacturing sector. Welding in Shipbuilding Industry, Automotive Industry and railway etc.

There are many types of manufacturing companies that hire welders; and the most common employers are architectural and structural metal manufacturing, mining, and agricultural manufacturing companies as well as motor vehicle manufacturing industries. Shipbuilding companies and Aerospace industries are also major welding employers.

Various opportunities include

  • Construction Welders
  • Manufacturing Welders
  • Structural Steel Welders
  • Sheet Metal Workers
  • Boilermakers
  • Industrial Maintenance Welders
  • Industrial Shutdown Welders

There’s a huge demand for welders. It is easy to climb the ladder and also pays well. You can travel around the world as a welder and also It’s easy to pick up a side work if you need extra income. Starting part-time work on the side is easy and turning that into a full-time welding business is much easier than starting any other type of companies. And moreover, there’s plenty of diversity within the industry.

From data, it’s seen that the Bureau of Labor Statistics expects to see a 3% growth in job vacancies between 2019 and 2029 for the employment of welders. This could lead to the addition of 13,600 jobs within the next 10 years.

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