

The Navy, however, has it's own welding school in the shipyards of Norfolk Virginia. The other three branches send most enlisted welding students to a welding school at the Aberdeen ordinance proving ground in Maryland. Many, regardless of their branch affiliations, consider the Navy to be the premier training ground for welders. In some cases, Army welders are called upon to make equipment and vehicle repairs in the field, as well as working on bridges and other construction projects, and structural repairs. Machine and repair shops fabricate parts and make repairs for tanks, jeeps and other vehicles and equipment. In many cases, the welding specialization to which you are assigned as part of your duty service (fabricating parts, automobile repair, building ships, etc…) will put you ahead of the game in the civilian world, by giving you the practical experience necessary to pursue a particular career track in the welding industry.Īrmy welders are called upon to work in machine and repair shops, in addition to performing on-site construction and repair work in the field. Once you fulfill your military commitment, you'll emerge with a high quality welding education, and the on-the-job training you need to land a great civilian job, and launch your welding career. And best of all, the military will not only provide you with top-notch training and education, they will also put you to work on real-world projects that will help you gain practical experience in the welding trade. With America's military heavily engaged overseas, there is a definite demand for skilled trades in all four branches of the Military, particularly for welders.
