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Are you ready to start a welding training program but wonder what types of welding careers are available in Arizona? You have come to the right place. This article reviews some of the welding careers in Arizona for graduates of the RSI Welding Program.
What Welding Careers Are Available in Arizona?
Arizona has many welding jobs available for trained welders. Some of the welding careers include:
Pipefitters
A pipefitter manages the installation and maintenance of piping systems for different liquids and gases. They weld and solder the joints on pipes and attach them together to make a pipeline. Some of the responsibilities included in this job are reading blueprints, installing support equipment, threading and bending pipes, joining pipes, and detecting welding abnormalities.
TIG Welder
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A tungsten inert gas (TIG) welder uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode to deliver current to a welding arc joining metal together. As a TIG welder, you will work with different metals, including aluminum, stainless steel, steel, nickel alloy, and chromoly.
MIG Welder
A Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welder cuts and joins metal using an electric arc. They feed a metal wire through a welding gun to join two base metals.
Welder Fabricator
Welder fabricators cut and shape metal for various uses, such as motorcycles, vehicles, and other metal objects. They prepare the metals for welding, cutting, and grinding.
Sheet Metal Worker
A sheet metal worker fabricates sheet metal products. Sheet metal is a thin metal that supports the framework of products and secures materials together.
Welding Inspector
With an additional certification, you can become a welding inspector after graduating from the Welding Program at RSI. The American Welding Society (AWS)1 offers a certification for welders to become inspectors. The welding inspector makes sure welds comply with quality and safety standards.
Specialty Welding Careers
Although these typically require additional training and/or on-the-job experience, there are also several types of specialty welding careers that our programs can provide the foundations for. Those include types of welding jobs like:
Pipeline Welder
These welders work on oil, gas, and water pipelines, often in remote locations. They need to be skilled in various welding techniques like shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) to handle high-pressure systems.
Underwater Welder
Working in marine environments, underwater welders perform tasks like repairing ships, maintaining offshore oil rigs, and installing underwater pipelines. This role requires certification in commercial diving and specialized underwater welding techniques.
Aerospace Welder
These professionals work on aircraft, spacecraft, and related components. They must be proficient in welding lightweight materials like aluminum and titanium, and often need certifications from bodies like the American Welding Society (AWS) or the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Nuclear Welder
Nuclear welders work in nuclear power plants and other facilities handling radioactive materials. Their work requires a deep understanding of safety protocols and precision welding techniques, often under strict regulatory standards.
Structural Welder
Structural welders focus on large-scale construction projects, including bridges, skyscrapers, and industrial plants. They often work with steel and other heavy metals, requiring certification and experience with high-strength welding processes.
Robotic Welding Technician
As automation increases, robotic welding technicians program and maintain welding robots used in manufacturing. They need knowledge of both welding and robotics to ensure quality and efficiency.
Different Welding Strokes for Different Folks
Now that you know about the different welding careers in Arizona that you can get after completing our training , it is time to learn more about the Welding Specialist program itself. In as little as seven months, you can complete your career training and be ready to start working as an apprentice welder. We even help you find an apprenticeship after graduation, and we have our own job board where students can look for open positions.
Final Thoughts
Now that you know about the different welding careers in Arizona that you can get after completing the Welding program, it is time to learn more about The Refrigeration School (RSI). In as little as seven months, you can complete the Welding program and be ready to start working as an apprentice welder. We even help you find an apprenticeship after graduation. Let RSI prepare you for a welding career with the training you need to succeed.
Want To Learn More?
The welding certification path starts with enrolling in RSI’s Welding Specialist program. We offer hands-on training with classroom lectures to prepare you for entry-level structural, alloy, and pipeline welding job opportunities. To learn more, contact us.
