Becoming a Pipeline Welder in Meridian, Mississippi
A welder is a tradesperson who specializes in fusing materials together. The term welder refers to the operator, the machine is referred to as the welding power supply. The materials...be joined can be metals (such as steel, aluminum, brass, stainless steel etc.) or varieties of plastic or polymer.
Tools of the Trade
What Pipeline Welders Love About Their Trade
Characteristics
High Paying
Work Indoors
Not Customer Facing
Variety of Tools
Not Hard on Body
Small Teams
Outlook
Optionality PotentialHigh
Many fields require welding. Many ways to specialize.
Entrepreneurship Potential Very High
Very low startup cost and high likelihood of success.
Demand ForecastMedium
Very dependent on the oil and gas industry.
Pipeline Welder Reviews(177)
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Jason B.
5+ Years of Experience
It's a very good trade you and you can raise your family on a good wage. You will be proud at the end of each day that you've done...job well.
Kris P.
20+ Years of Experience
You can make some great money and do a lot of traveling and get paid for it. I learned so much, made good money, and got to see a lot...places with this trade.
Amaya M.
New to the Trade
It's hard work, but it's one of the best decisions I've made in my life. It's challenging, both mentally and physically, but rewarding. I'm only 20, but I pay my...bills, own my car and am saving for a house. I don't have to rely on anyone else!
