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Evelyn
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Kingsford, Michigan
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What are the biggest challenges that come with this line of work?
When it comes to getting a job as a TIG welder working in with stainless steal for food processing companies. I am already going to be getting extra education by going to a six month program for it, so I will be receiving certifications for it as well as just improving on the skill more.
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Xander Swapp
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Ogden, Utah
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Xander’s Answer
Hey Evelyn
Some of the biggest challenges I’ve seen with my own experience and that of friends and coworkers is monotony, skill, and thick skin. Being able to do the same thing over and over again (like SS food containers) is going to get boring very fast, and it might be more difficult than you imagine. I’d recommend finding a place where you can consistently practice your welding so you’re ready for work and ready for the weld test. Lastly, a lot of people don’t realize that it takes a lot of mental tenacity to deal with some of your coworkers sometimes. Ive left shops because of one guy and left higher paying jobs because I loved my crew, and even now we still give each other a hard tjme because that’s just the nature of the career path you’ve chosen. Ive got no doubt you’ll be able to handle it, but if it ever gets to too much, there’s no shame in finding somewhere else to work
I really hope this helped. Feel free to reach out if you have anymore questions
Some of the biggest challenges I’ve seen with my own experience and that of friends and coworkers is monotony, skill, and thick skin. Being able to do the same thing over and over again (like SS food containers) is going to get boring very fast, and it might be more difficult than you imagine. I’d recommend finding a place where you can consistently practice your welding so you’re ready for work and ready for the weld test. Lastly, a lot of people don’t realize that it takes a lot of mental tenacity to deal with some of your coworkers sometimes. Ive left shops because of one guy and left higher paying jobs because I loved my crew, and even now we still give each other a hard tjme because that’s just the nature of the career path you’ve chosen. Ive got no doubt you’ll be able to handle it, but if it ever gets to too much, there’s no shame in finding somewhere else to work
I really hope this helped. Feel free to reach out if you have anymore questions
Thank you for telling me all of this because coworker interactions is something that I wasn’t sure about.
Evelyn
Dave Buchanan
AWS CWI/CWE
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Lapeer, Michigan
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Hi Evelyn!
You've definitely chose a sector of welding which could gain a higher wage. Sanitary ss food welders make a very decent living. It sounds like you're already on a fast track to developing your skill by taking the 6 month program you mentioned. The biggest hurdle for myself would be the monotony of it. I would expect that in a shop setting you would see much of the same part. It's a good way to gain experience and potentially break out on your own. Possibly your own mobile welding unit to take on jobs at the processing plants themselves. Either shutdowns or emergency service.
Good luck!
You've definitely chose a sector of welding which could gain a higher wage. Sanitary ss food welders make a very decent living. It sounds like you're already on a fast track to developing your skill by taking the 6 month program you mentioned. The biggest hurdle for myself would be the monotony of it. I would expect that in a shop setting you would see much of the same part. It's a good way to gain experience and potentially break out on your own. Possibly your own mobile welding unit to take on jobs at the processing plants themselves. Either shutdowns or emergency service.
Good luck!
I appreciate this, thank you for the advice.
Evelyn