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Somewhere near Vrbas, Serbia, a skilled welder is still working because his employer invested in automation. But how? That the employer in question, steel fabricatorKM MONTin Petrovaradin, Serbia, employs about 75 skilled welders and about 300 workers total might intrigue some people. Also notable: The company’s new automated rotary pipe welding line, aPEMATW5000-25 that includes a column and boom station
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The shortage of welders forCanada jobsis so severe it could become a crisis for the industry, says a welding industry organization that provides certification, management systems registration and training. “The Canadian welding industry is experiencing a shortage of welding professionals in several provinces and sectors due in significant part to an aging Canadian population, a lack of young people being
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A welding machine is a vital piece of equipment for every metal craftsman. Welding machines are used to weld two metal pieces together by applying tremendous heat to the metals and fusing them together. The power levels a machine can generate are often overlooked, but they are an important feature when selecting a welding machine. This is related to the
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Young people seeking a line of work with a living wage and job opportunities across the country should consider welding, a field that professionals say is both a science and an art. Welders generally need a certification or associate degree to practice the trade. Those interested in a four-year degree might consider welding engineering or welding engineering technology. https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/welding-school-can-lead-to-a-well-paid-career
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MANILA, Philippines — About 10,000 jobs in South Korea are open to Filipino welders and other foreign workers, local recruitment consultant Raul de Vera said yesterday. He said he received information that South Korea is looking to hire 10,000 welders for shipbuilding. https://www.philstar.com/nation/2023/04/03/2256434/10000-jobs-welders-open-south-korea
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A welding and pipefitting hub is being launched by industry training provider Catch, with designs on taking 60 new apprentices a year. It is a direct response to an identified shortage in skills with huge infrastructure projects emerging on top of the existing need across the Humber Bank and beyond https://www.business-live.co.uk/economic-development/skills-shortage-sparks-dedicated-welding-26411528
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Retaining workers is a concern for any business, but metal fabricators face some unique challenges. Because the industry requires specialized skills, there is a shortage of workers who have the necessary experience to meet shops’ needs. The physically demanding nature of the work can be a barrier to attracting workers. And because metal fabrication often involves working with heavy machinery
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