Welders fuse materials and objects together by applying heat or pressure.
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Using flames, electricity or other welding techniques, these skilled professionals join different pieces of metal by melting the materials together and allowing them to cool, creating a strong bond.
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*Wage information from 2022 NCCER Construction Craft Salary Survey.
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