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AI and Becoming a Certified Welder
Robots weld production lines, but humans weld bridges and ships — and earn a lot.
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- 1The big idea
- 2welding
- 3trade certification
- 4union
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Section 1
The big idea
AI and robots handle repetitive welds, but pipe, structural, and underwater welders earn six figures. Certification takes months, not years.
Some examples
- 6G pipe welders can earn $80-150K in oil and gas regions.
- AWS certification can be done in under a year at trade schools.
- Underwater welders make hazard pay but face real risk.
- Robots can't crawl into a ship hull or up a high-rise.
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