Welder

You'll fuse metal together with fire and electricity, which is exactly as cool as it sounds. The work is physically demanding, sometimes dangerous, and always in demand. You'll build bridges, pipelines, ships, and things most people take for granted.

Learn the skills

Courses and certifications to get you job-ready

What you'll actually do

• 01Read blueprints and welding specifications
• 02Set up and operate MIG, TIG, and stick welding equipment
• 03Inspect welds for defects and structural integrity
• 04Grind, cut, and prepare metal surfaces (say goodbye to your arm hair)
• 05Follow strict safety protocols (fire, fumes, UV exposure)
• 06Work in awkward positions — overhead, underwater, confined spaces
• 07Explain to people that no, welding is nothing like what they saw in Flashdance

Career Path

Where this role sits in the bigger picture — and where it can take you.