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Underwater Welding Takes Combination Of Skills
By:
Peter Vermeeren
Underwater welding is a high paying, much in demand, lucrative
and rewarding profession. Underwater welding also takes a
combination of skills. If you are wondering how to get started
in this great career, the American Welding Society makes
recommendations at their web site to encourage young people to
enter the career field of underwater welding.
To get a basic idea of just what it takes, here are a few skills
you should have. First you must be both a certified welder and a
commercial diver. It is essential to have good diving skills and
equally essential to place a premium on safety. Most of the
tasks involved in the job of an underwater welder are not the
welding itself, but the things that need to be done to get ready
for the job.
Those interested in becoming underwater welders can attend one
of the many fine commercial diving schools. Most of them offer a
certificate of completion and acceptance as a commercial diver
upon completion. You will also need to pass a diving physical
exam, and often times a written exam as well. The Association of
Commercial Diving Education provides a list of certified diving
schools by writing the Association of Diving Contractors -ADC-,
2611 FM 1960 W., Suite F204, and Houston, Texas 77068. Call them
at (713) 893-8388 or fax them (713) 893-5118. After completing
the course a person should have a good idea as to whether or not
they are comfortable under the water and want to continue in the
field of underwater welding. If you are comfortable and want to
continue, then many professional diving companies offer the
service of under water welding. Get your resume together and
apply.
Upon getting that first underwater welding job, most companies
will require you to enhance your skills by passing certain
qualification tests. Consult your company as to the requirements
they have. Generally the better your wet and dry welding skills,
the more valuable you are and the higher rating and pay grade
you will have.
Some people are already commercial divers when they become
interested, which then requires welding training. It is also
wise to be in peak physical condition since underwater welding
can be physically demanding. The better shape you are in, the
better you'll do.
What the chances are of finding work in underwater welding is a
question that also comes to mind for most people. The need for
skilled workers in underwater welding is usually very good,
though it is subject to the laws of supply and demand as most
professions are. As you gain experience the more job
opportunities will become available to you, and as your
reputation in underwater welding grows, the more sought after
you will be. Salaries in excess of $100,000 per year are
commanded by skilled and experienced technicians in underwater
welding, making it a career field worth looking into for anyone
with an interest in combining the two sought after skills of
professional welding, and diving.
About the author:
Peter Vermeeren is the owner and webmaster of:
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