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As I began following my high school
health cluster career path, I quickly realized that path wasn’t right for me. I
find careers who involve hands-on type of work more rewarding. As I searched
for careers like this, the one that caught my attention immediately was
welding. I had just recently picked up the trade the summer before school
began, being faced with anxiety I decided to tackle this task and do what I do
best, and that’s not give up. I was interested in the trade at first, but was
unsure if it was right for me. A friend of mine, Logan, had the tools necessary
to help me experience this process myself. As time passed, I instantly knew
this was for me. From experience of many other tasks, I realized welding was
just like everything else, and that the only way to get better at this trade
was to practice. As I got more familiar with the equipment and process it
became very achievable.
I currently attend a technical
center that gives me the opportunity to learn this trade, as well as
others. The technical center welding
program provides the ability to master the craft of all common manual welding
and cutting processes. This program includes welding with “TIG”, “ARC”, and
“MIG”. Cutting is done as well, both manually operated by plasma and oxy-fuel
systems. Training is geared to provide the appropriate skills based knowledge
required to eventually become a journey-level welder.
Our technical center, provides the
students a workshop to be used. Each student is provided with an individual booth
to work in. Before being able to begin working in the shop you are required to have
a welding hood, proper safety gloves, and protective eyewear. Each booth comes
equipped with a stool, table, and welding machine. Our workshop carries
countless equipment needed to get the job done right. Some of the machines
present in our workshop include, Oxy-Fuel torch, grinding machine, and many
cutting machine capable of cutting clean through any type of metal.
Welding touches virtually all
construction, manufacturing, and repair work. Welding is used to build projects
we are faced with every day. Welders will also be involved in the maintenance,
repair, and modification of these projects. While many welders enjoy the
challenging nature and visible end product of their craft, a welding background
may lead to other opportunities as well. Experienced welders may move on to
become business owners, welding engineers, and welding inspectors. I decided to
take the first steps into joining this trade and not only it becoming my
career, but also my lifestyle.
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