Education & Training:

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred but not always required).
• Completion of a welding training program or apprenticeship.
• On-the-job training or vocational school certification in welding.

Certifications (Optional but Preferred):

• AWS (American Welding Society) Certification – e.g., Certified Welder (CW) or Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
• ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Certification – for pressure vessel welding.
• OSHA Safety Certification – for workplace safety compliance.
• Specialized certifications (e.g., underwater welding, pipe welding).

Technical Skills & Experience:

• Proficiency in various welding techniques:
• MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welding
• TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding
• Stick welding (SMAW)
• Flux-core welding (FCAW)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and welding symbols.
• Experience with metal cutting, grinding, and fabrication tools.
• Knowledge of different metals (steel, aluminum, stainless steel) and their welding properties.