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Where would be a good place to find a full time, temporary welding job?
Asked by KB
I would like to find a job welding for maybe a year in the US (preferably west coast), just to make some money before I go off to school. I have never had a real job as a welder; I have only taken shop, competed in Ag Mech, and built a BBQ.
Do you know of an area that is in high demand of welders?
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If you can pass a welding test, you can look up local fab shops and ask if there are any open positions.
If you want to weld in California, I believe you need to be able to pass both a written test and practical welding test. You are not allowed to use power tools for CA certification. And the book(S) required, for study, for the written test can cost up to $400 or more. This is the price for (Steel) AWS D1.1, which I needed for my test. There are also, if you want certs for these as well, aluminum D1.2, sheet steel D1.3, and reinforcing steel. It's also suggested that you understand weld symbols and have a basic welding book.
http://www.ladbs.org/lic_apprvd_prod/lic_apprvd_prod.htm
As for Oregon, and Washington, I'm not sure if they require anything other than AWS or ASME(for pipe) certs.
You can also look up http://www.jobhotsheets.com
You have to subscribe, or buy a single issue. It's an online magazine for welders, fitters, iron workers, etc. This, however, is industrial, in the field work, for power plants, refineries, shipyards, etc.
Hope this helps some.
certified structural/pipe welder, 3yrs exp
Answered by Big Bad Wolfy
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Try a railroad station. They always have job openings for welders. The only place I know of it Metro North but it is located in New York City.
Answered by Jamie
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I found a list of temporary job resources that can help. http://www.temporaryjobemploymentagencies.com
Answered by Shanice J
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