Welding Inspector

What is the role of the American Welding Society (AWS)?

• It provides financial support to welding schools.
• It regulates the industrial standards for welding and promotes the welding industry in the United States.
• It licenses internship programs for welders.
• It offers job placements for certified welders.

What is the projected job growth for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers from 2014 to 2024?

• 10-12%
• 4-6%
• 2-4%
• 15-20%

What are some typical career pathways for entry-level welders?

What does welder certification demonstrate?

• That a welder can work in any state.
• That a welder has the ability to weld to nationally-recognized standards.
• That a welder can teach other welders.
• That a welder has completed a college degree.

The ______ is a bureau of the U.S. Department of Labor responsible for collecting and providing economic data on the labor market.

What is one reason for the anticipated labor shortage in the welding industry?

• The introduction of automated welding machines.
• The retirement of a significant percentage of the current workforce.
• Reduced educational programs for welders.
• An increase in job opportunities in other fields.

A welder's average age is around ______ years old.

Why is it important for welders to possess Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?

What types of welding processes are commonly used in the construction industry?

• GTAW and GMAW
• FCAW and SMAW
• Both A and B
• None of the above

What role do welding technologists serve?

• Evaluate new developments in the field.
• Conduct research and develop new welding equipment.
• Assist engineering personnel while testing welding processes and materials.
• None of the above.