SO MUCH MORE THAN A JOB

Forge Your Own Path

Your career will be as unique as the awesome stuff you’re going to create, shaped by the things that matter most to you. Choose what matters most from the options below, and we’ll ignite the career in welding that’s perfect for you. Your choices, your torch—let’s light it up!

Welding Engineer

Welding Engineers employ their extensive knowledge of physics, engineering, metallurgy, materials, welding, and standards to design, examine, and evaluate welds as well as to plan, supervise, and document welding operations in accordance with relevant codes, contracts or drawings. The role of the Welding Engineer is critical to the integrity of the vast number of buildings, vehicles, machinery and products that require welds.

Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Demand by State

Welding Technician

Welding Technicians use their extensive knowledge of joining processes, materials, welding equipment, welding techniques, and standards to assist welding engineering personnel with the development, application, evaluation, and documentation of welding techniques, equipment, and processes used to manufacture welded products according to relevant codes. Welding technicians may also play a role in product engineering and research and development.

High School
Minimum Education

High School

Demand by State

Technical Sales

Technical Sales Representatives serve a very important function in the welding industry. They are the conduit between manufacturers & distributors and their customer base. They relay information concerning new technologies that can improve the productivity, reliability, and quality of welding processes. Technical sales representatives also offer manufacturers invaluable technical support and guidance in the appropriate application of welding technologies.

Associate’s Degree
Minimum Education

Associate’s Degree

Demand by State

Shipfitter      Pipefitter      Pipeliner      Welding Fabricator      Boilermaker      Ironworker      Robotic Welding Technician      Underwater Welder      Welding Inspector      Welding Supervisor      Welding Engineer      Welding Research Scientist      Technical Sales      Welding Educator Shipfitter      Pipefitter      Pipeliner      Welding Fabricator      Boilermaker      Ironworker      Robotic Welding Technician      Underwater Welder      Welding Inspector      Welding Supervisor      Welding Engineer      Welding Research Scientist      Technical Sales      Welding Educator

Shipfitter      Pipefitter      Pipeliner      Welding Fabricator      Boilermaker      Ironworker      Robotic Welding Technician      Underwater Welder      Welding Inspector      Welding Supervisor      Welding Engineer      Welding Research Scientist      Technical Sales      Welding Educator Shipfitter      Pipefitter      Pipeliner      Welding Fabricator      Boilermaker      Ironworker      Robotic Welding Technician      Underwater Welder      Welding Inspector      Welding Supervisor      Welding Engineer      Welding Research Scientist      Technical Sales      Welding Educator

Your Welding Journey

Choose a starting point from the options to see how the advancement opportunities can play out over time with the right education and experience.

Apprenticeship

Pipefitter

Welding Certification & Experience

Boilermaker
Shipfitter
Pipeliner
Welding Educator
Robotic Welding Technician
Foreman
Artist
Aerospace Welder
Welding Inspector
Technical Sales

Welding Certification & Experience

Welding Inspector
Welding Supervisor
Owner

Associates Degree

Welding Technician

Welding Certification & Experience

Welding Engineer
Robotic Welding Technician
Foreman
Artist
Aerospace Welder
Welding Inspector
Heavy Equipment Welder

Welding Certification & Experience

Technical Sales
Welding Supervisor
Owner

Start Your Future

AWS connects thousands of students to tools, training, and opportunities that support every step of their welding journey. Explore the resources below to get started.

The AWS education and business directory helps you explore accredited schools to begin your journey, and find employers in your area who may offer apprenticeships or on-the-job training.

The AWS Foundation has awarded more than $15 million and 12,000 scholarships to welding students. Turn your passion for welding into a rewarding career today.

This AWS job platform is tailored for passionate job seekers and employers. We also recommend exploring Indeed.com and other top career sites for the latest and most comprehensive list of opportunities in your area.