Shadow
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It of course depends on the job requirements. many jobs in factories require no welding/brazing skills at all.Of course, I wasn't talking about trade school.
Apprentice programs such as I was discussing continue right now, and continue to work. Factories who use this method won't be in articles such as the one in the OP, whining about not being able to find skilled workers.
I'm sure they do work,but you would still need a basic knowlege of welding skills. Some of the ones I've seen that have been required are Oxy-fuel welding and brazing ,Flux-Core Arc Welding (FCAW),Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) probably others. As well as how to use other equipment such as cutting machines etc...Most do make you take a welding test to qualify.
Maybe so, but I was going by the welders and machine operators (to work laser cutters) that they were talking about in the article. They did say they were having a hard time finding electricians also. I would imagine they would need basic training also to apply for any sort of apprentice training program.
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