What is a resistance welder and how to become one

Key steps to become a resistance welder

1. Explore resistance welder education requirements

   Most common resistance welder degrees

   High School Diploma

   52.5 %

   Associate

   23.0 %

   Diploma

   18.0 %

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2. Start to develop specific resistance welder skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Tack	45.47%
   Resistance Welding	37.82%
   Spot Welding	7.19%
   Quality Checks	4.17%
   Hand Tools	3.49%

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3. Complete relevant resistance welder training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New resistance welders learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a resistance welder based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real resistance welder resumes.

4. Research resistance welder duties and responsibilities

   • Set up and operate CNC resistance seam welder and Mazak milling centers.
   • Position and clamp work-pieces together and properly assemble them in jigs and fixtures.
   • Fabricate turbine engines and aircraft parts.operate CNC machines and maintain a clean and safe work area.
   • Assemble steel and aluminum panel enclosures for commercial power generators according to construction documents.

5. Apply for resistance welder jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a resistance welder job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams