Construction
Jobs: 1,841Wage: $20-$35/hr
Duration First week job readiness, 10 weeks of skill training
requires authorization to work
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Welder
Career Overview
Welders use special equipment to join, repair, or cut metal parts and products. They study given blueprints and calculate the dimensions that are to be welded. They have to be skilled in different forms of welding and use the correct method for each job.
As a welder, you are able to enter the industry with ease and through an apprenticeship. You are also able to learn new methods of welding to further specialize your skills in the industry.
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Skills & Qualities
Successful professionals in this field typically have:
Work outside
Constant travel
Physical strength
Work at heights
Career Path & Growth
This career offers clear progression opportunities as you gain experience and additional certifications:
1
Entry Level
$18 - $21/hrTrainee / Apprentice
Start your career with on-the-job training and mentorship
2
Experienced
$31 - $38/hrExperienced Professional
Work independently with advanced skills and certifications
Training Programs in Welder
These free and scholarship-based programs in Houston can help you launch this career path
Royalty Welding Academy
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Structure and Pipe Welding
Construction
Jobs: 1,841Wage: $20-$35/hr
Duration personalized courses, depending on student needsHouston, TX
requires authorization to work
Construction
Jobs: 1,841Wage: $20-$35/hr
Duration 4-12 weeks
Drug testBackground checkrequires high school diploma or equivalency
Construction
Jobs: 1,841Wage: $20-$35/hr
Duration First week job readiness, 10 weeks of skill training
requires authorization to work
Construction
Jobs: 1,841Wage: $20-$35/hr
Duration Training is generally less than 3 months
requires financial documentsrequires high school diploma or equivalency
Construction
Jobs: 1,841Wage: $20-$35/hr
Duration Training is generally less than 6 months
requires financial documentsrequires high school diploma or equivalencyReadiness test
Construction
Jobs: 1,841Wage: $20-$35/hr
Duration Training is generally less than 6 months
requires financial documentsrequires high school diploma or equivalency
Construction
Jobs: 1,841Wage: $20-$35/hr
Duration 2 year Apprenticeship/Associate's Degree Program.
requires financial documentsrequires high school diploma or equivalencyReadiness test
Construction
Jobs: 1,841Wage: $20-$35/hr
Duration 4-12 weeks
requires high school diploma or equivalencyrequires authorization to work
Construction
Jobs: 1,841Wage: $20-$35/hr
Duration 1-3 weeks
requires high school diploma or equivalencyrequires authorization to work