machinist and weldors

[MBG]

What kind of companies would need a machinist and weldor? I am a machinist now but thinking about going to school to get my AWS certificate.. Would there or is there any industry or company that would hire a guy like me?

[dmgdesigns]

I worked in the oil industry for years before retiring and learned both of these trades as well as others. However these were in small job shops of less that 10 employees. Most everyone at these small shops in the oil field had many skills. We had to, there was no telling what would come through the door. The more you knew or learned the more job security you had. Don't count on a job requiring both skills. Having more than one skill or trade will increase your ability to find employment and is always a good idea.

[Mcgyver]

hopefully the answer to the second question is YES or there's really not much point in the first. look for companies that do both precision metalworking and frabrication. so you've got your machinists papers now right? adding skills and education is beneficial but you also want to be adding experience and references as well

[MBG]

Originally Posted by Mcgyver hopefully the answer to the second question is YES or there's really not much point in the first. look for companies that do both precision metalworking and frabrication. so you've got your machinists papers now right? adding skills and education is beneficial but you also want to be adding experience and references as well

I konw waht you mean right now I do plan on working for the guy I am with while going to school. So to answer your question I am gaining experience and references.

[MBG]

I am just afraid that if I do go back to school for welding that in a few months after school I will forget it by not using it =(... That is what I do NOT wnat to happen....

[Mcgyver]

maybe you already went back to school, learned welding, and have forgotten it

dodo dodo dodo dodo

[sendkeys]

then dont stop using it buy a welding and have some fun :P
then if you do get a job you can just make a cheat sheet for reading the schematics again

[MBG]

Originally Posted by sendkeys then dont stop using it buy a welding and have some fun :P then if you do get a job you can just make a cheat sheet for reading the schematics again

yea you guys are right something like that you don't forget. I can't wait =)

i'm going to make like go karts or something hahahah

[mxtras]

Welding is like riding a bike. Once you know the right from wrong it only takes a few minutes to recall even after years. TIG has changed quite a bit during the last 5 years with the new inverter machines, but stick and MIG have been unchanged for many, many years. Take notes and practice. In order to be certified you must know what you are doing - it's not advanced Calculus.

Scott

[MBG]

Originally Posted by mxtras Welding is like riding a bike. Once you know the right from wrong it only takes a few minutes to recall even after years. TIG has changed quite a bit during the last 5 years with the new inverter machines, but stick and MIG have been unchanged for many, many years. Take notes and practice. In order to be certified you must know what you are doing - it's not advanced Calculus. Scott

yea I know ahahha

I will get it and have yet another thing under my belt

[MBG]

YAY!! well I made my decision I am going back in january =) =) going to have to tough it out yet again with just minimal hours