HITCHES | WELDING | TRUCK ACCESSORIES

Welding is a very efficient and economical way to join metal permanently. It is the only way to join multiple pieces of metal together to make them one piece. Welding is important for our economy. It is stated that over 50% of gross national products in the USA is related to welding in a way or another. Welding ranks high when it comes to industrial processes and involves a lot of sciences and variables than those who are involved in any other type of industrial process.

What is Welding? What do welders do?

There are different ways to make a weld and different types of welds. Some processes will make sparks while others don’t require extra heat. Welding can be done anywhere – underwater, indoors, outdoors and even in outer space.

Nearly everything that we use in daily life is made by equipment that is welded or has been welded. Welders help to build metal products from skyscrapers to coffee pots. They help to build space vehicles and millions of other types of products that range from cars to oil drilling rigs. In construction, welders are literally rebuilding the world, building bridges, extending subways as well as helping to improve the environment by building pollution control devices. The use of welding is unlimited. There isn’t a lack of variety of the type of work that can be done.

Welders are employed in various industry groups. Machinery manufacturers are responsible for mining, agricultural, and construction machinery. They are also involved with cranes, food processing machinery, textiles, bulldozers, material handling equipment, office machinery, and papermaking and printing equipment.

Fabricated metal products make up another group which include pressure vessel manufacturers, tanks, prefabricated metal buildings, heat exchangers, sheet metal, ornamental and architectural work. Transportation is divided into 2 groups: transportation equipment manufacturers except automobiles and motor vehicles and equipment. The first group includes aircrafts, railroads, shipbuilding, and spacecraft’s. The second grouped includes cars, trailers, buses, trucks and their associated equipment.

Then there is a small group of welders that belong to repair services. This includes repair and maintenance on auto parts or refers to the welding that is done on electrical and industrial machinery to repair worn parts.

The gas extraction, mining, and oil extraction industries is another group. A large portion of this work involves drilling and then extracting gas or oil and mining for gravel, stone, sand, and ores.

Welders are also employed within primary metal industries which include steel and iron foundries, refining and smelting plants, and steel mills. Much of this work is repair and maintenance of the facilities and equipment. Another group will be the electronic equipment and electrical companies. Welding done by this group will range from working on electric generators, household appliances, to battery chargers.

Public administration helps to employ welders to perform maintenance welding on utilities, government armories, bases, bridges, etc. Another group would be wholesale and retail establishments. These often include agricultural and auto equipment dealerships, scrap yards, and metal service centers.

The smallest group of welders, who happen to have the biggest impact on the public are the sculptors and artists. The St. Louis Arch is one of the best known. There are many other sculptures and fountains in cities and neighborhoods around the globe.

Skills needed to be a welder

You may now start to wonder what a welder does. The job description of welders is complex and challenging. However, this creates a rewarding and exciting lifestyle. There isn’t a day of professional welding work that is the same. Sometimes, a welder may spend the day cutting, shaping and then combining materials to make different parts. Some days it may be construction, aerospace, automobile or engineering fields. Whatever field you pick, the tasks will be similar across the board.

Normally, welders will pick the materials to cut or join and then arrangement them in the right configuration. Then, they will follow a blueprint or specific design to create the product. There are times that a welder will need to perform a certain melting methods on the materials such as lead bars to be able to complete a project. Welders will also be in charge of fixing structural repairs and making sure that the welding equipment is in perfect shape. Keep reading to learn more about what it takes to be a welder.

Materials that welders use

There are several different types of materials that are used daily including metals, alloys, or composite materials. There are some welders that will take a specific route to work with complex laser or ultrasound welding equipment. Remember that a career in welding will sometimes require working with dangerous tools in a high risk environment. Getting into the habit of wearing the right protective gear is a vital necessity.

Skills needed to be a welder

A great welder will normally have the ability to stay focused at all times. They are also familiar with the latest welding methods and tools. They also have a vast amount of knowledge about different techniques and equipment. Welding also needs someone who has confidence in building and construction to make sure of effective repair and equipment maintenance. They have great construction skills and a logical mind as well as excels in problem solving. They also understand mathematics. It isn’t a requirement of the job, but it is something that most employers look for when hiring a welder to perform different tasks on job sites.

Type of training needed to work as welder

Every welding job will require at least general certification for welding. Welding programs are made to teach people the basic skills as well as procedures needed to be a professional. Each school will offer a various mix of materials and techniques. An important factor to take away from a welding program is that it provides hands on training. Practice makes perfect and there are some schools that will offer advanced welding for a more specific careers.

Phoenix Valley Welding Services

If you have a project that needs welding such as a hitch or truck accessory, Cliff’s Welding Inc. can help!  We offer welding services at our shop in Mesa, AZ and Mobile Welding Services anywhere in the Phoenix Valley.  When you need the best quality welding to repair, replace, or customize your truck, trailer, or anything else, we are just a call away.

For more information about how welding can serve you, please call 480-832-0570