(Journeyman - Master Tradesman): I have 2-5+ years of experience with topside welding. How can I become an underwater welder? Have you ever watched professional surfing on the TV? They make it look easy; as one wave falls and another folds over to take its place, surfers carve out the inside of each massive tidal […]
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On the career hunt for underwater welding jobs? Underwater welding has a big reputation: Lots of money Extreme competition Ruthless hours Hazardous environments Reality Check: These factors depend on your diving project responsibilities and the maritime company that employs you. Most importantly, the majority of companies highly value their divers’ safety and skill level. If they don’t, you should report […]
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(SCUBA Diver): I have my open water certification and several years of experience in the water. How do I become an underwater welder? All right. You’re comfortable in the ocean, you can check your pressure gauge and you know the secret ingredient to keep your goggles free of fog (Hint: it resides in your mouth). […]
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Underwater welding videos have a particular beauty about them. Maybe it’s the steady stream of bubbles firing from the weld site. Or perhaps the gentle glow of the electrode. Heck, even the preparation phase is interesting to watch - cleaning and clearing out before beginning the underwater weld. It’s a fascinating process. And we’re not […]
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(Apprentice - Journeyman welder): I have less than two years of experience with topside welding. How can I become an underwater welder? Advantage - You As a beginner welder, you have several distinct advantages over others. You’re young (at least at heart) You’re gleaning from more experienced welders Safety standards are much higher for you […]
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It’s no secret that welding underwater comes with many risks and dangers. Many welder-divers have come out of this field of work much different people than when they came in - some in wheelchairs, some with chronic headaches or aching limbs, and some haven’t made it at all - they’ve perished in a high risk […]
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Looking for underwater welding information? You’ve come to the right place. We’re going to focus on the two types of underwater welding, and how they can be applied in the workforce. Many tropical places in the world have two seasons: wet and dry. Underwater welding works the same way. welder-divers can learn both types in their training - […]
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No one knows everything about welding under the sea, but there’s certainly welder-divers with more experience and knowledge than others. Because of the lucrative and often mysterious nature of this interesting field, rumors are started by those that don’t understand it. Rumors are cool, but around here, we prefer facts. I have hand-picked some of the experts […]
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Time to make a decision. You must find the best underwater welding school. You’re going to pursue an underwater welding career - you just need to know where to earn your education so you can get your feet wet. A large investment like underwater welding school training should not be taken lightly; your future in underwater welding […]
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Commercial divers’ underwater welding salary can hit up to $300,000+ annually, according to divers and diving schools. But here’s the kicker: The majority of underwater welders’ income floats around $25,000 - $80,000. Why the large pay range? Most underwater welders receive pay by the hour or project. That means Joe Diver might make a hefty $30,000 in a few months […]
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