MIG Welder or TIG Welder Jobs Can Offer Viable and Rewarding Career Options
With the existing and continuing emphasis on the use of computers, mobile devices, and wireless technology in the workforce, there is an interesting contrast in Canada relative to trades jobs in general and welder jobs in particular; whereas welding will often appear on lists of in-demand trades, the actual number of skilled welders across the country has been and remains in short supply. This inconsistency between supply and demand offers a prime opportunity for individuals who might be entertaining a career as a welder.
A welder is a skilled tradesperson who joins/fuses metal together and/or fills and repairs holes in metal construction through the use of intense heat and gas. There are several industries in which skilled welders can find and maintain rewarding jobs:
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Shipbuilding
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation
The most popular among welder jobs is SMAW or Shielded-Metal Arc Welder, commonly found in the construction industry. There are also various areas of specialization in this trade that are often linked to the use of specific types of metals and/or associated with particular industries; two of the more familiar types of welder sub-specialties would be:
- Metal Inert Gas or MIG Welder – steel and aluminum (automotive and shipbuilding)
- Tungsten Inert Gas or TIG Welder – for any type of metal (airplane manufacturing)
Though MIG and TIG welders may be in somewhat high demand throughout the country, these jobs are not open to anyone who might have a passing interest. There are several fundamental yet important factors that must be taken into consideration by candidates looking to establish a career as a welder.
To prepare for their welding career, candidates should pursue and complete the following educational and training pathways:
- A high school diploma (with an emphasis on math and science)
- Post-secondary studies at a community college or technical school
- An apprenticeship with an employer during and/or after these studies
- Completing the relevant certification exam for the area of specialization
Upon completion of their apprenticeship and certification, principal duties outlined in the job description of a MIG welder or a TIG welder could entail some or all of the following:
- Reading/interpreting blueprints or process specifications
- Weld metal parts; fill holes, indentations, seams with solder
- Operating manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
- Assist in the maintenance and repair of all machinery/equipment
- Adjusting welding heads and tooling based on project requirements
- Start, monitor, adjust, and shut down robotic welding production lines
- Operation of machinery used for shaping, straightening, or bending metal
As seen by the wealth of opportunities, within this skilled trade and across the industrial sector, a MIG welder or TIG welder job can provide a viable and rewarding career option.
A Professional Placement Agency Can Help You Find Work as MIG or TIG Welder
Perhaps the most significant challenge for individuals interested in pursuing a career as a MIG welder or TIG welder would be securing an appropriate apprenticeship, particularly for those who might not have access to such on-the-job learning opportunities via their post-secondary studies program. Consequently, they may find it beneficial to align their efforts with a professional staffing and placement agency like Winters Technical Staffing; this can be initiated by joining Winters Technical Staffing’s talent network online.
For over 45 years, Winters Technical Staffing has specialized in identifying and recruiting personnel for the manufacturing sector, especially in those industries for which qualified welders would be viable assets to have on staff. By collaborating with the job placement specialists at Winters Technical Staffing, candidates for welder jobs will have access to:
- Long-standing working relationships with companies in many industries
- Information on a range of apprenticeship and employment opportunities
- Job postings for employers in the Toronto area as well as out-of-province
- Job opportunities that will best suit their area of specialization and skill set
- Employment avenues that may not be posted/advertised on public job boards
To this latter point above, individuals with a keen interest in pursuing welder jobs might find it helpful to view the current job listings available via the Winters Technical Staffing talent network.
Contact Winters Today
Looking for professional guidance and support to help find work as a MIG welder or a TIG welder? Call the recruitment specialists at Winters Technical Staffing at 416-495-7422 today or contact us to request a no-obligation discussion with one of our consultants.
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