Arc Labs Welding Education, Equipping, and Training in South Carolina
Arc Labs Welding Education, Equipping, and Training in South Carolina

Welding education, equipping, and training in south carolina

Facts & Figures

SECURITY: Automation is less of a threat to welders and welding machine operators than to other manufacturing occupations. Welding machines must still be operated by someone who is knowledgeable about welding and can inspect the weld and make adjustments.

~ US Bureau of Labor Statistics

ADVANCEMENT: Welders can advance to more skilled welding jobs with additional training and experience. For example, they may become welding technicians, supervisors, inspectors, or instructors. Some experienced welders open their own repair shops.

~ US Bureau of Labor Statistics

OUTLOOK: Welding schools report that graduates have little difficulty finding work, and some welding employers report difficulty finding trained welders.

~ US Bureau of Labor Statistics

FINANCIAL GOALS: The range of earnings of welders reflects the wide range of skill levels. Income in welding directly relates to your level of skill and training. In 2006, welders earned on average between $17.75 and $25.44 per hour.

~ US Bureau of Labor Statistics

EMPLOYMENT: Welders have excellent job opportunities as some welding employers report difficulty finding trained welders.

~ US Bureau of Labor Statistics

SECURITY: Welding skills are the same across industries, so welders can easily shift from one industry to another depending on where they are needed most. For example, welders laid off in the auto industry have been able to find work in the booming oil and gas industry.

~ US Bureau of Labor Statistics

OUTLOOK: Employment of welding, soldering, and brazing workers is expected to grow about 5 percent over the 2006-16 decade.

~ US Bureau of Labor Statistics

EMPLOYMENT: Welding has grown significantly over the long term because of advances that have allowed it to replace other joining technologies in many applications. Thus, demand for welders is increasing in the construction, manufacturing, and utilities industries.

~ US Bureau of Labor Statistics

OUTLOOK: The outlook for welders in manufacturing is far stronger than for other occupations.

~ US Bureau of Labor Statistics

EMPLOYMENT: Two of every three welding jobs were found in manufacturing. Jobs were concentrated in fabricated metal product manufacturing, transportation equipment manufacturing, machinery manufacturing, architectural and structural metals manufacturing, and construction.

~ US Bureau of Labor Statistics

SECURITY: In custom applications, much of the work is difficult or impossible to automate. This includes manufacturing small batches of items, construction work, and making repairs in factories.

~ US Bureau of Labor Statistics

OUTLOOK: Retirements and job growth in the oil and gas and other industries are expected to create excellent opportunities for welders.

~ US Bureau of Labor Statistics

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What is welder certification?

A welding certification lets employers know you have successfully completed a practical test of your ability to perform one type of sound weld in accordance with industry standards.

What is involved in the test?

This is a practical welding test only; there is no classroom time. The first hour will be dedicated to instruction in safety and review of the applicable Welding Procedure Specification governing your test. You will have a chance to familiarize your self with the machine and the settings. One hour maximum.

What can I expect during the testing process?

To become certified, you must first possess the skills to produce a sound weld that is visually acceptable and meets the testing requirements. If you do not possess these skills before you arrive at the testing facility, there will be no time for instruction during the testing process. The testing inspector will not give welding lessons or conduct welding class.

Who conducts the certification?

The American Welding Society has developed a program for certifying welders to national standards that are recognized by many industries. ArcLabs is an AWS Accredited Testing Facility with Certified Welding Inspectors (CWIs) capable of conducting AWS certification.

What is certification?

A certification is specific to a certain code and set of variables that allow repetition of demonstrated skills.

How much does certification cost?

It varies greatly depending on variables such as plate, pipe, carbon steel, stainless steel, etc.

What type of test should I take?

You should know the type of certification you would like to take before you to set up a test. Consult your company’s welding engineer, quality control engineer, or QA manager for the proper test. If you are self employed, please conduct research to ensure the certification will match the work you will be performing.

Where can I get more information?

Check out the ArcLabs Prospective Students page and/or contact Bob Fellers (864) 269-3319 or (864) 940-0240