"Last year, I completed my welder apprenticeship programme where I completed on-the-job training and in-school training for three years. This allowed me to take the Red Seal examination and receive an endorsement on my provincial trade certificate. The Red Seal endorsement allows me to work in any province or territory."

"If I saw another Welder breaking a safety regulation, I would inform him. He may not know every rule yet. If he continued to break safety regulations, I would inform management to ensure no one gets hurt."

"In my ten years as a Welder, I have worked with a variety of welding processes. I have experience with TIG welding, MIG welding, laser beam welding, and FCAW welding. I have the most experience with TIG welding, but I would be happy to adapt to any process you use."

"The biggest challenge I've faced as a Welder was getting used to all the safety regulations. Welding safety regulations are quite detailed and constantly change, so it can be hard to keep up with them. To overcome this challenge, I make it a point to read over the safety regulations every month to ensure I remember them all. If a new or updated safety regulation comes out, I will post it somewhere I can see it every day."

"To eliminate errors in my work, I always take my time. Welding is not a job you can do quickly or else cracking, blowholes, and other defects can occur. I also ensure to prepare my materials and weld site properly beforehand. If you don't prepare the metal, contaminants like dirt, paint, or rust will enter the weld area."

"To stay healthy and active, I work out every day. My workouts fluctuate depending on the weather or how I'm feeling, but I usually enjoy running or cycling outside. I also go to a yoga class once a week, which strengthens my back, making it easier to stand for long periods of time and move into different positions when welding."

"When welding, we must wear a helmet, hand shield or goggles which protects us from things like exposure to radiation, debris, sparks, and burns. We must also wear flame-resistant clothing which prevents burns. Insulated gloves and rubber-soled safety shoes are also necessary to protect us from being shocked or burned. When not wearing a helmet, a respirator and ear protection may be necessary."

"There is a whole handbook on safety protocols that welders need to follow to keep ourselves and our colleagues safe. One of the biggest regulations we follow is wearing the correct PPE. PPE, such as a helmet or flame-resistant apron, protects us from fire, fumes, and other hazards. Another big safety regulation we must uphold is creating a safe work environment. This can include ensuring a workspace is properly ventilated, inspecting equipment before using it, and having a fire extinguisher on hand at all times."

"I recently apprenticed with a shielded metal arc welder who taught me how to weld with a consumable electrode covered with a flux. Although it's one of the most popular welding processes, I only knew TIG welding beforehand. Apprenticeships are a great way to learn and practise as it's hands-on work in a controlled environment with a professional supervising you. I also enjoy reading magazines, such as Welding Productivity and The Fabricator as they help me improve my knowledge."

"Once, I noticed another Welder was storing their filler metals in a contaminated area to have easier access to them. The area was not protected, so it was prone to grease, oil, and dirt. Using contaminated filler materials can damage the weld, so I approached my colleague with the issue. He told me he didn't realise there was a proper way to store filler materials and did it after that."

"My strongest quality as a Welder is my attention to detail. I have a keen eye for noticing errors in my work and the workplace so I can solve them before it's too late. Having good attention to detail also allows me to produce high-quality work, something that's very important as a Welder as any errors can lead to safety issues down the line."

"Everyone that's on-site is responsible for upholding health and safety regulations. Even if you aren't working at the time, you are still responsible for creating and upholding a safe work environment for others. This can be as simple as picking up trash in work areas or telling a colleague to tie their shoe. When you are working, you're responsible for wearing the proper PPE, following health and safety regulations, and ensuring your colleagues are as well."

"I have had one disagreement with a team member in the past when they insisted I was using the wrong materials for the weld I was doing. He suggested using thicker material, but I told him that a thicker material wouldn't bond to the base metal properly. After going back and forth with each other for a while, we called our supervisor to ask for his opinion. The supervisor agreed with me, my colleague apologised, and we continued working."

"MIG and TIG welding are similar as they both use an electric arc. But, MIG welding is good for large or thick materials as it uses a feed wire that moves through the gun, creating a spark and melting to the base metal. TIG welding is more versatile as it uses long rods and fuses two metals together directly."

"Welding robots are beneficial as they are a safer alternative to manual welding. They can also work faster than manual welders can, and after the initial investment, robotic welders are cheaper. But welding robots aren't as flexible. Welding robots are good for long projects when many processes need to be repeated, but they can't switch tasks as efficiently as a manual welder."