NEXT PROS: Tiffany Demoret, Welder
By Arkansas Next staff on Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Tiffany Demoret
Hometown: Hot Springs | Age: 27 | Where I trained: National Park College and on-the-job training | What I earned: TIG Welding Certificate and on-the-job training | Job title: Welder/Boat Builder | Employer: Alumacraft in Arkadelphia
What does a welder do?
Welders fuse and cut metal materials. They can work in several different industries, so welders might build structures or repair existing infrastructure.
“What I love most about my job is the people I work with. I’ve never worked anywhere where they treat you as if you are their family, and they care about their product.” – Tiffany
Responsibilities
• Utilize welding machines to cut or fuse metals such as aluminum or steel.
• Understand blueprints and calculate dimensions and specifications for the welds.
• Safely clean, set up and maintain the equipment.
• Supervise the process to prevent overheating.
Job Outlook
+9%
Expected growth from 2016 to 2026 in Arkansas.
620
Average annual job openings in Arkansas.
5,680
Jobs in Arkansas by 2026.
This option is for you if:
√ You are creative or artistic.
√ At the end of the day, you want to think, “I helped build that!”
√ You work to a rhythm.
√ You’re patient and detail oriented.
√ You follow directions well.
√ You like a challenge
Related Occupations
• Sawing Machine Operator
• Welding, Soldering and Brazing Machine Operator
• Cutting, Punching and Pressing Operator
• Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Operator
• Metal And Plastic Molding, Core Making and Casting Machine Operator
High-end earners (top 10%) make
$60,460
Median wages in Arkansas
$36,620 Annual
$17.16 Hourly
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| Cargill |
| CenterPoint Energy |
| Central Flying Service |
| Hytrol |
| Lexicon Inc. |
| McKee Foods Corporation |
| Pace Industries |
| Simmons Foods, Inc. & Affiliates |
| Tyson Foods |
| Union Pacific Railroad |
| Welsco |
Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics and CareerOneStop.org
