Some info from a welding instructor wannabe
When I got my driver’s license, I studied and had actually driven a car before the “test”. Prior to becoming “certified” as a welding inspector by the AWS, I had actually studied and inspected welds before taking the test. However today, many want to become certified SO they can inspect. That’s fine and the results…
Well, I had been on a local construction project as a pipe welder for almost 2 weeks when I was FIRED!. What a bummer. Work was scheduled to go until the 22nd of Dec. It was for a bad weld is my understanding. I fully accept the responsibility for whatever the cause was but thought…
A few words about getting back on my tools
My Name is Gerald Austin. I have been in the welding industry for over 38 years since. I am currently the technical/facility manager for the Southwest Virginia Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Abingdon Va. This WordPress site is for sharing welding related experiences and information. My efforts at an online presence for sharing welding…