With the construction and trade industry booming in Arizona, everyone is hiring. From steel fabrication, welding, to foreman’s on job sites positions need to filled. Why not consider a career in welding? Even when the construction boom slows down, welding companies will always have work. If you love working with your hands and fixing things, then this is a career you might want to consider.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 11 million people work in manufacturing alone. Along with construction and mining, manufacturing accounts for 57% of our Gross Domestic Product (GDP). More than half of the goods and services the U.S provides comes from welding-related fields. Now wouldn’t it be nice to have that kind of job security?
Reasons to Consider a Job in Welding
Steel fabrication is just a portion of what you could be doing as a welder. There are plenty of job opportunities to find in the welding industry from construction or pipeline to even the aerospace industry. It is also one of the few sectors that you don’t need a university degree to get into and it still pays well.
According to PayScale, an entry-level welder can expect to make between $24,000 to $54,000 per year, and that number can increase as you gain more experience. It is also a field with room for specialization, so the more specialized you become, the more in demand you’ll be. You also have several options for getting educated in the industry: welding schools, apprenticeships, or even teaching yourself.
Education
Attending a welding school is an excellent idea. A typical welding program takes between a year to two years, depending on where you go. Many community colleges have welding degree programs as well. Also, you may be able to find a job while still in school, or have one lined up for you when you finish the program. The advantage of going to a welding school is the ability to specialize in specific fields.
Job Security
Experienced, credentialed, and insured welders will always be in demand. You get to be a part of a continuously changing industry that allows you to continue to learn even after years and years of experience. When it comes to the construction industry alone, there will always be a need for steel fabrication, heavy equipment repair, and general steel fabrication.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that between 2010 and 2020, welding jobs were projected to grow by 15%. Not only that, but the American Welding Society estimates that by 2020, there will be a shortage of 290,000 welders. You could always travel with a job in welding because welders are needed everywhere. After a few years, you could even become an instructor or weld inspector.
If you have no desire to be stuck behind a desk all day, and like the option of lots of overtime, look into a career in welding. You will always find work since great companies like Vic’s Welding need hard workers that take immense pride in their work.
Vic’s Welding Now Hiring
Vic’s Welding Co., LLC is currently hiring for welders with experience in steel fabrication. You can apply by clicking here. Vic’s Welding is a licensed and insured welding and steel fabrication company that is “U” and “R” Stamp shop certified through ASME/National Board. Our company has been serving customers in the Valley since 1996. We offer emergency and scheduled maintenance, fabrication, repairs, and modernization. We supply all consumables such as welding rod, oxygen, and acetylene. Contact us today about available employment opportunities or to schedule an appointment with one of our A.W.S. and ASME Certified welders at (623) 925-5696.