Calling all Women Welders
There’s been a lot of talk lately about the welder shortage:
- “Solving The Welder Shortage: he nation is starving for welders. Here’s how you can make a difference.” by Jim Horvath
- “Solving the Welder Shortage One Tinkerer at a Time,” Miller Viewpoints
- “Where Have all the Welders Gone…” by Ilan Brat, Wall Street Journal
And there’s been a lot of talk about why women don’t become welders (too tough a job, too dirty, etc)
The fact is there are a lot of misconceptions about what kind of work welding is, and what kind of women weld… and I’d like to do my part to change that.
I’m initiating a new regular feature for this site, Women in Welding, and plan to feature women welders.
If you know a woman who welds, or if you are a woman who welds and would like to be featured, contact me directly: carmenelectrode –at– arc-zone.com. (or you can use the Contact Carmen Electrode form). I’m looking for all kinds of women to showcase the variety of opportunities there are for women whether its your hobby or profession I want to hear from you!
May 12th, 2008 at 11:41 am
I am a female agriculture teacher and I teach basic SMAW and OAW to high school students.
July 3rd, 2008 at 2:26 pm
I am a woman blacksmith and welder! I have been doing it since 1997 and I love it. It’s hot, dirty, FUN work. I wouldn’t trade it for the world. Its fun to see different peoples reactions when I tell them what I do.
August 27th, 2008 at 11:03 am
[...] We’re initiating a new regular feature for our CarmenElectrode.com site, Women in Welding, and plan to feature women welders. If you are a woman who welds, or know a woman who welds, let us know…. details online. [...]
October 16th, 2008 at 7:08 pm
I have been a metal fabricator/ welder now for over 10 years. I create sculptures out of mostly rebar and used building material. I also have a line of stainless steel and found steel jewelry. The possibilities are endless. To quote my fellow faber, “Steel is Real”!!
November 8th, 2008 at 4:17 pm
I am a female welder/metal fabricator/bike builder. I was one of the 1st women to do a biker build off. I was on the “Metric Revolution” on ESPN. I love that you have this site and love to see women in the industry. Congrats to the other women who broke the mold.. Dana D’Oench
November 8th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
I am 25 years old and have been welding for 6 years. I excel in structural welding and fabrication (7018 Vert/Horiz/Flat/Over) as well as heavy equipment repair and general welding (Mig/TIG Alum, SS, and Mild steel). In my opinion, there is nothing more satisfying than busting my ass all day in the hot sun, burning rods 30+ feet in the air and then coming home dead tired to drink a few beers. I love what I do and I take A LOT of pride in what I do. I wouldn’t change it for the world. I’d go toe to toe with any man that talks shit and thinks they can weld better than me because i’m female. Good luck boss….
January 21st, 2009 at 8:20 pm
I am a 27 year women and am taking welding technology at Shasta College in California.I am excited about a career in welding and there is only 1 other girl. I will update on my progress!
February 4th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
at the present time i am going to mmtc school to be a welder. i am the only women in the class. i love it it is fun you learn alot. right now im in tig and its fun. the instructors are fun to be around.i graduate in sept of 09.
February 22nd, 2009 at 8:21 am
I am a high pressure pipe welder. I have been welding for twenty four years.When I came out of trade school there were not many women in the field. The work environments were harsh and it was always a fight to prove that I was there to work not to date or look pretty.But I love welding. the fight was well worth the things I have gotten back from my trade.
September 8th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
I’ve been welding for eight years now.My specialty is stainless steel and aluminium tig welding .I love what I do . The assembly part of it is awesome . Were I’m working now, I do custom work for residential and commercial kitchens.Including counter tops ,sinks, cabinet,exhaust hoods and backsplashes and much more. It is sometime hard working with men, but in the end ,the accomplishment that you feel is well worth it ! Go Girls! Go! lol