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I would like to say thank you for motivating and encouraging the e-mail list. You will be notified of news and information
our path in the welding field. I am incarcerated in the Texas approximately once each month.
prison system and currently enrolled in the college welding
program. I have found welding to be a life-changing experience
in my life. I am a 35-year-old college student who has been REQUEST A FREE POSTER
working towards my degree in Associates of Applied Science
in Welding Technology. I pray that those young students grow
in the welding field and go on to become master welders. Enhance the wall in your classroom or welding
Many times I wish I could have a second chance and I will one department with a new poster from Hobart Institute!
day maybe. But to you young people, I say this: Have fun, do You may also request a free DVD to learn more about
the right thing, and try not to make foolish mistakes as I have. Hobart Institute.
I am at the tail end of my 6-month course and our instructor Send your name, address, phone number and e-mail to:
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and prepare for the free world. We have been introduced to 400 Trade Square East
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done our bend tests and lecture tests. In all my years of being
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of you the best in welding and in life. Sincerely ~ F.B., Texas

I would like to see you post some of the salary pay scales for
some of the welders in your stories. ~ G.H., Texas

EDITORIAL RESPONSE:
There are many factors that weigh into the equation when
comparing wages for welders. Level of training, level of
capability, years of experience, certifications, area of the
country, shift differentials, and type of work are a few of the Introducing the
variables which is why many companies do not post their WP-280 Water-Cooled TIG Torch!
wages, but prefer to interview first. We are seeing postings
from $10/hour for low entry level and up. Many of those who The water-cooled
leave Hobart Institute with the Combination Structural and solution for demanding
Pipe Welding Program diploma can make $15 - $16 / hour to applications
start. Some areas of the country are paying $18 - $19 / hour to
Hobart graduates to start. Welding in extreme conditions pays • Exclusive Super Cool ™
better as a general rule. One way to make comparisons is to technology
search the online job boards and see what welders in any given • Multi-position handle
area are earning. ~ Marty Baker, Editor
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Thank you for the tour of Hobart Institute of Welding. I really control and comfort
enjoyed it and also learned a lot. If I were to become a welder,
I would definitely choose Hobart. Thank you for all of your Weldcraft.com
time. It was very nice of you to take time out of your day
for me. I was very impressed with your facilities and your
knowledge of the trade. Thanks again! Respectfully, Phone: 1.920.882.6800
~ Atley King
8th grader who toured the Institute with HIWT Instructor Bob Toll-free: 1.800.752.7620
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