We asked welders, metal fabricators, pipefitters, boilermakers, sheet metal workers, ironworkers, machinists, industrial maintenance mechanics, automotive body repairers, aircraft mechanics, and marine welders/fabricators to share their real-life stories about their training, early jobs, certifications, and projects they worked on.
These hardworking people also shared their tips for aspiring welders (and other skilled jobs) and explained how their careers impacted their lives.
We hope you will enjoy these stories as much as we do!