Jumpstart Your Welding Career with Swanton Welding’s Hands-On Learning and Growth Opportunities

Choosing a career in the trades is a great choice for many adults who are looking for job security, excellent career prospects, and a competitive salary, and as welders are in demand in many different industries, welding is a great choice. As a welder, you will have the opportunity to see your work literally take shape before your eyes and know that you have contributed to something that will make a lasting impact. Instead of beginning your career by sitting in the classroom, jumpstart your career at Swanton Welding. Swanton Welding is committed to training their team for success right from the start.

Benefits of Choosing a Career in Welding

If you are looking for a new career, you are likely looking for something with excellent job security. It is no secret that skilled trades are in demand in today’s job market. As welding is a necessary skill for many different industries, welders will have many different job options. In addition, a career in welding can set you up for financial security. 

Welders get a competitive salary from the very start of their career. Welders can earn during their apprenticeships while they are training, which is a benefit over other options that may require a degree first. Most welders who have gone through training will begin their career making between $20-25 an hour, with the ability to double their income within a few years after gaining additional certifications or specialized skills. For an entry-level welder with a high school diploma, welding is one of the most lucrative career choices. Many high-quality fabrication shops promote from within, and when you begin your apprenticeship, your mentor can help you realize your opportunities to grow. Certified welders have many options as they gain skills and experience. Welding is an extremely diverse industry with plenty of options for specialization. 

Start Your Welding Career at Swanton

When you choose to begin a career in welding, there are several potential ways most new welders choose. You can enroll in a vocational or technical college, go through their program, then take the certification exams. This option usually takes one to two years, depending on the school, and will require an investment in tuition. 

A more popular option is to become an apprentice at a welding company. 

Swanton Welding knows the value of having a highly skilled and knowledgeable team of welders. To ensure we have the best team possible, we have invested in a comprehensive in-house training program. Although many fabrication shops prefer that their new welders have gone through a vocational training program, and passed their certification tests, Swanton doesn’t require anything but a desire to learn and grow. We provide extensive on-the-job training from the first day, allowing new welders to not only be trained in a way that will allow them to be successful at Swanton, but will allow new welders to begin earning as soon as they start. 

Exceptional Skill Development

One concern that some new welders have about opting for on-the-job training over a vocational program is that they will not get the same level of training or skill development. Swanton Welding offers exceptional training programs that are customized to every skill level, from the basics that every brand-new welder will need to, to the most advanced welding techniques for master welders. Swanton Welding’s training classes include safety protocols, equipment operation, industry best practices, and specialized techniques. We take pride in fostering a culture of mentorship, where experienced welders will work with the next generation to ensure that their skills are preserved. The training provided by Swanton Welding ensures that you will have all the skills you need to be successful in your career.

Practical Experience While You Earn

There are not many rewarding careers that allow you to earn while you learn. At Swanton, you are treated as a member of our team from the very beginning, and we are dedicated to making sure our welding team is not only highly trained, but highly valued. 

We demonstrate this principle to our team by allowing them to gain real, practical, and paid experience while they learn, practice, and hone the skills necessary for success as a welder in our shop. You will have a team of mentors to guide you through the process of learning the art of welding, pursuing certifications, and gaining specialized and advanced skills for advancement. This not only has immediate benefits for you as a new welder, since you are earning from day one, but also helps create the cohesive team that is the cornerstone of Swanton Welding’s success.

At Swanton, Career Growth is Our Goal

While we are always looking for great talent, Swanton Welding has a culture of career growth. We are dedicated to our team and make the commitment to promote and advance from within. We have taken our craftspeople through from apprentice, to technician, and beyond with more advanced roles like welding inspectors, supervisors, instructors, and project managers. 

When you are ready to jumpstart your career as a welder, look to Swanton Welding Company. Our team is ready to train the next generation of welders to uphold the standards we’ve established as a leader in the industry. Contact us today to learn more about our current job openings and let’s build something great together.