In the world of manufacturing and fabrication, production welding is a specialized skill set used to join metals and other materials together. It requires an experienced welder who can accurately complete high-volume welding jobs quickly and efficiently. As a result, those who are proficient in this type of welding can find employment in a variety of industries with many different roles.
Let’s look at what types of jobs Micro Weld, Inc. can perform that require production welding.
Automotive Manufacturing Jobs
Automotive manufacturing involves welding steel components together to create cars and trucks. Automotive welders use Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) and Metal Inert Gas (MIG) techniques for welding as well as robotic arms for precision welds on steel body panels, frames, exhaust systems, suspension components, and more.
Automotive welders must be highly skilled and able to read blueprints to complete the job correctly. Automotive welders are often employed by major car companies, but may also seek out freelance work in smaller auto shops.
Aerospace Manufacturing Jobs
Aerospace manufacturing involves building aircraft, such as airplanes and helicopters, from various metal alloys, including aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, magnesium, nickel-alloy steels, and more. Aerospace welders need specialized skills for working with these metals as well as knowledge of applicable codes and regulations regarding aerospace construction.
Aerospace production welders must be able to work quickly under tight deadlines while ensuring accuracy in their welds due to the critical nature of aerospace projects. They may find employment opportunities with major airlines or even work on private jets for wealthy individuals.
Shipbuilding Jobs
Shipbuilding requires extensive experience in production welding due to the sizes of ships being constructed as well as the complexity of their designs.
Shipbuilders will use both manual MIG/TIG welding processes as well as automated systems when constructing ships such as oil tankers or cruise liners from thick metal plates and components fabricated from various materials, including steel alloys and aluminum plates up to four inches thick.
Shipbuilding requires attention to detail since each component needs accurate measurements for it to fit properly into its place within the ship’s frame during construction or repair work later on down the line.
