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PIPELINE WELDER

Brady Foradori

Nature Of Work

Welding pipes
together.
Operating heavy
machinery.
Using very
dangerous tools
near explosive gas

Education and Training

Trade School

Apprenticeship

Degree for
Engineering

Other Qualifications

Experience on
welding in many
positions
Positive work
attitude
Basic knowledge
of geometry

Job Outlook

Job opportunities vary by locality, but in


many areas there will be competition,
especially for jobs requiring limited skills.

Potential Earnings

The average wage for a pipeline welder is


around $60,000 annually or $25 an hour.

Related Occupations

Gas/Oil Drillers

Machine Shop Workers

Engineer

Construction Workers

Uncles Occupation

My uncle has been a pipeline welder for


over 24 years.
He went to a trade school for 2 years.
He had to take an advanced geometry
course.

Job Review

Pipeline Welders have many opportunities


to earn a very well paying salary,
provided they invest the time and effort
to learn the skills of the trade.

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