Thinking About a Career in Welding?

Are you thinking about a career in welding?  There are many benefits and opportunities to having a career in welding. For instance, welding careers can you take to heights you never thought possible, like working for NASA! Being that we use metal in almost all of our today’s products, the possibilities are limitless with a welding career. Here are some easy steps to get you started in figuring out if you’re meant to operate an arc welding machine. 

1. First you need to figure out if you like everything that a welding career entails, such as the type of psychical and mental work associated with welding.
2. After you’ve thought it over, the next step would be to find a school that offers welding or a welding type major. Make sure it’s a school that offers everything you want.   
3. This step canbe applied once you’ve already been accepted or when you begin classes. Step three is  a matter of personal preference. Since a welding career has so many vast markets, you can choose to focus your education on a specific career, such as underwater welding or a profession in the manufacturing industry.
4. Graduate and start your career! This is the first step to the rest of your life in a lucrative welding career!

These four steps are of course vague in their nature; however, they do give you a good insight as to what you can expect from the first steps of considering a welding career. We do recommend you research every aspect of this industry and even see if you can job shadow to make sure this is right path for you! 

Calling all Hobbyist Welders!

As you may know welding is not just a profession, it’s also a hobby, and a pretty neat one at that! At U.S. Welding & Safety Supply Co. we have all the welding tools and safety supplies you need to bring the love welding to your backyard. Metal can take shape of anything that you can dream of, for instance in these projects you’ll see a minion grill and farm animals to name a few. It’s amazing to see metal take shape the way these hobbyist welders have done it.  Take a look at the amazing welding projects we’ve seen so far! 

Photo Credit: SteampunkTendencies.com

• Old Farm Scrap Metal Creations
• The Piston Army Head
• Recycled Horseshoes
• Minion Fire Pit

It’s truly astounding what can be made out of metal and little bit of elbow grease. Just like any medium, metal can really begin to take shape when we have a little imagination. As you can see from these posts the possibilities are endless when it comes to metal manipulations! With any welding project, just make sure you’re using the proper safety techniques and the right equipment; safety should always be your number one!  You can browse USWeldingSupply.com to find the perfect tools you need to produce any welding project!  

We would love to see some of the work that you’ve created! Share your work with us on our Facebook Page!

Think Safety First with Welding Safety Supplies!

Safety should always be the first priority on your list, whether you’re starting a new project or finishing one that you already have started. You don’t want to lose said hand because of a simple safety slip!  At U.S. Welding & Safety Supply Co. we have the welding safety supplies you need to keep you safe while welding. 

Safety seems like a topic that’s second nature however; it’s also one that is overlooked by many welders. Some of the safety supplies we offer are earplugs, earmuffs, fall protection, respirators, and sound detectors. 

• Earplugs & Earmuffs: Earplugs and earmuffs are great for keeping your ears protected from the loud sounds of welding machines. Both are going to protect your ear drum, but depending on your comfort level you may like one choice over the other. 
• Fall Protection:  We know the job of a welder can get pretty dangerous. The proper protection can ease your mind. Our fall protection products will help you stay safe on the job!
• Respirators: Respirators are another essential safety tool! They take long term safety to the next level.  We have many options to fit the needs of you or your team, which include adjustable straps and respirators  recommended for the environment you’re working in.
• Sound Detector: Sound detectors are used to detect sound levels and determine the degree of hearing protection needed. They are designed to help welders detect, protect and prepare themselves in all types of noise levels.

Stop by USWeldingSupply.com for all of your welding safety supplies!