(ROSENBERG, Texas) – Welders are a key part of construction. Indeed, they are the ones who keep things structurally sound and together. That is why they are almost always in high demand, which, in turn, can lead to job stability and great pay.
In Texas alone, there was forecast to be a 23% increase in job openings for welders, cutters, solderers and brazers between 2020 and 2030, according to onetonline.org. Roxanna Cardoza, HR director for custom steel fabrication company Spitzer Industries, said the company has seen a similar increase in its hiring of welders since 2022.
“While there are normally ups and downs in how many people we need, it’s only been up since then,” she said.
Spitzer is looking to hire for just about every role, from apprenticeships to instrumentation and warehouse work. When looking at potential hires, Cardoza notes that a willingness to be taught and improve are of great importance.
“We do assessment testing for our fitters and welders,” she said. “We base our decision on it, but also have a dialogue afterward and, if there is potential, we will often try to give them a chance.”
For those who want to work with their hands, it is hard to find a better option than welding. There are also various types of welding that can be done, from pipe fitting to even underwater welding.
“It is nice to see the final product you’ve been working on for so long,” Cardoza said. “Welders are proud, artistic people who can provide for a family with job stability and a great career.”
Welding Technology is available at every Texas State Technical College campus. Students can choose between an associate degree or multiple certificates of completion, depending on the campus.
Registration for TSTC’s summer and fall semesters is open. For more information, go to tstc.edu.