Welders, Welding, Welded

Nothing cripples a construction project than a broken machine. Welders are always there to fix that broken machine to use in no time.

The vital process of welding is the formation of two metals together. Since its discovery, it has already been considered economical. Welding has built the machineries and molded bridges. It has provided weapons for the historical times and today, it has provided us with modernity.

Welding touches all kinds of process from manufacturing, construction and repair. Programs and licensure are needed to be able to pass as a legitimate welder. As the work also entails great risk, proper training and sufficient expertise are required for mastery.

According to Axis Capital Group, a company which sells and rents capital equipment in Singapore and Jakarta, Indonesia, many people mistake those tradesmen who weld as welders. In reality, welders can be narrowed down to boilers, Fitters, Iron makers, Pipe Fitters etcetera. Regardless of the title, these crafts are still essential for the proper operation of a heavy equipment to push through.

The working condition of welders may be in either a clean facility or outside a dusty construction site. They are always on call. Heavy equipment industry requires welders who are not sensitive to grease, dust and sweat. An expert welder can work under strenuous task, extreme working conditions and complicated locations. Sometimes, they have to work in the midst of distractions and noises, howling bosses and demanding clients. There are times that they have to deal with fraudulent materials and are expected to make it work.  

The pay varies widely based on the skill level and technical knowledge required by the work. The criticality of the welding and the level of inspection and quality control are also important factors. Geographic location will influence wages as well. Some welders working in small private shops doing low skill level work may barely make over minimum wage, while highly skilled construction workers receive an hourly rate.

Employers generally look for applicants who have good mechanical aptitude, a clean driving record, are free from substance use, and who have a strong credible reference to vouch for their work ethic. Of course being polite, clean cut, fit, and alert helps as well. Employees are frequently required to supply their own hand tools but there are also a lot of companies who provide their welders with materials.

The only complaint of welders is the big risk of the job for their health. Since the task requires physical labor, workers should be physically and mentally fit.