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Bridge welder skills for your resume and career
Updated January 8, 2025
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Quoted experts
Ryan Houtcooper,
Ryan Houtcooper
Below we've compiled a list of the most critical bridge welder skills. We ranked the top skills for bridge welders based on the percentage of resumes they appeared on. For example, 64.2% of bridge welder resumes contained aws as a skill. Continue reading to find out what skills a bridge welder needs to be successful in the workplace.
5 bridge welder skills for your resume and career
1. AWS
Here's how bridge welders use aws:
- Completed required welding certification class required for employment which followed strict AWS guidelines.
- Maintained AWS certification, Received and maintained Confined Space certification training and certification.
2. Arc Welding
Here's how bridge welders use arc welding:
- Utilized sub-arc welding techniques for production line crossbeam and girder construction.
- Performed high-quality gas metal arc welding and weld testing for manufacturing electrical bus.
3. DOT
Here's how bridge welders use dot:
- Certified bridge welder DOT state of MD.
- DOT Road Construction and Repair Hwys & Bridges of Texas
4. Torches
Here's how bridge welders use torches:
- Operated various forms of welding machines to include FCAW, GTAW, SMAW as well as oxy-acetylene torches.
- Ignite torches or start power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded, completing electrical circuits.
5. SMAW
Here's how bridge welders use smaw:
- Welded metal parts with SMAW, and gas welding equipment as specified by layout, welding diagram, or work order.
- Produced X-Ray quality welds using SMAW, by utilizing templates and detailed drawings.
What skills help Bridge Welders find jobs?
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What skills stand out on bridge welder resumes?
Ryan Houtcooper
Professor of Welding, University of Alaska Southeast
The skills that stand out most depend a great deal on the geographic location of the individual. For example, if I were to have someone approach me for a job here in Ketchikan, I would look for two things. Is the person capable of welding aluminum and stainless steel? Now, if I were still down in the midwest chasing pipelines and someone came to me for a job, I would be looking for two different things. Is the person capable and efficient at fitting and welding pipes? However, should a person who has a magnitude of experience and is well rounded in most welding processes ever approach for a job, then that person would supersede anyone who has just one or two capabilities.
What soft skills should all bridge welders possess?
Ryan Houtcooper
Professor of Welding, University of Alaska Southeast
For a welder, having PATIENCE is the biggest attribute. But there are a few other key factors that go into the success of a welder's career, such as having good communication skills, both written and oral. Having the knowledge and ability to do mathematical problem solving, along with the ability to read blueprints/shop drawings. These are the most critical aspects to the welder.
What hard/technical skills are most important for bridge welders?
Ryan Houtcooper
Professor of Welding, University of Alaska Southeast
Knowing how to troubleshoot welding equipment, setting up and taking down equipment related to the trade (pan breaks, plate rollers, plate shears, torch sets, overhead cranes, forklifts, CNC machines, etc...). Rigging heavy objects for crane picks is also an important factor for big outfits.
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Read more about what experts have to say about bridge welderList of bridge welder skills to add to your resume
The most important skills for a bridge welder resume and required skills for a bridge welder to have include:
- AWS
- Arc Welding
- DOT
- Torches
- SMAW
Updated January 8, 2025
Updated January 8, 2025