by Chris Holdheide | Welding Careers
Are thinking about becoming a welder but worried it might be a stressful job. Truth be told welding can be a stressful job. I’ve been doing it for 20 years and I don’t want to sugarcoat things and make it sound like it’s perfect. There are a lot of...
by Chris Holdheide | Welding Careers
I’ve been running a welding business for the last 12 years and hiring new employees is one of those jobs I’ve become quite familiar with over the years. In that time I’ve seen all kinds of people come through my door and there are some things that...
by Chris Holdheide | Welding Careers
If you’re considering a career in welding you might be wondering is it on the way out. Do we really need welders anymore? After all, with all the advancements in technology and robotic welders, I can see how you might come to this conclusion but you would be...
by Chris Holdheide | Welding Careers
As someone who’s owned a welding business for over 10 years now, I can tell you there are certain personality traits I look for in a good welder. You might think it all about how well you can lay down a bead but you’d be wrong. It goes way beyond that. So...
by Chris Holdheide | Welding Careers
Whether you’re just entering the workforce and settling on a career or you’re looking to possibly change careers, there are a lot of paths you can consider. I joined the welding industry because I felt as though I had something to offer. I had some knowledge of the...
by Chris Holdheide | Welding Careers
If you’re planning your welding career, it’s important to consider every aspect of welding and what type of area you want to work in. When it comes to welding, there is a myriad of career paths you can choose from. For instance, you might decide to be a construction...
by Chris Holdheide | Welding Careers
There are a lot of factors to consider when you’re planning to pursue a welding career. One important factor is the dollar signs involved in such a career. We all have to make a living and sometimes part of the selection process boils down to whether or not you will...
by Chris Holdheide | Welding Careers
Welding skills are always in high demand because everything needs welding. Cars, planes, ships, buildings, piping… everything. They work in difficult and unpredictable environments, and the job can be incredibly dangerous. What are the highest paid welding jobs? The...
by Chris Holdheide | Welding Careers
Several years ago when I was first getting started with my welding business I often wondered if MIG welding was the right option for me. After all with other options like Stick and TIG available I felt it was worth my time to see which was right for me and what the...