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Skills that open doors
More welding processes
MIG (metal inert gas) wire welding is the shop standard. Adding TIG (tungsten inert gas) for stainless and aluminum makes you rarer.
CNC (computer numerical control) plasma and laser programming
Somebody has to nest the parts on the plate and run the table.
Certified Welding Inspector
A credential from the American Welding Society. A move into checking work rather than doing it, with less grinding.
Blueprint reading and estimating
Quoting jobs accurately is a rare skill and the step towards running a shop.