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Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters
Job Information
Use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.
Information
- About 2 out of 3 jobs in this occupation are in manufacturing industries.
- Training ranges from a few weeks to several years of school and on-the-job training.
- Employment is projected to experience little or no change.
- Job prospects should be good for skilled welders because employers are reporting difficulty finding enough qualified people.
Statistics
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Personality | I'm hands on |
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Salary | $35,920/yr ($17.96/hr) |
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Job Outlook | Average |
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Education | High School diploma |