What Skills Does a Welder Need?

Welders fuse materials and objects together by applying heat or pressure. 

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. 

What are some of the skills and interests a welder should have to set them up for success? 

• Being Active: Welding involves some physical activity and the use of tools like chipping hammers and angle grinders. 
• Being Creative: Welders are design-oriented and use their imagination to create structures with varied materials. 
• Being Outside: Welders primarily work outside or in outdoor conditions. 
• Detail-Oriented: Precision is important in welding.  

To learn more about careers as a welder, check out our welder career page.