#WhyWeWeld

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#WhyWeWeld: The Bearded Jeeper
Kyle, better known as The Bearded Jeeper, is a Jeep enthusiast who has been learning to weld while working on his Jeep-related projects. We wanted to learn more about his interest in welding and the community of "Jeepers" who are passionate about driving and working on Jeep vehicles.
November 4, 2021Read article
#WhyWeWeld: Sharon Guerrero
Sharon is a welding student based in Houston, Texas, who aims to eventually become a welding instructor. Through an Associates Degree program at a local community college, she has learned four welding processes so far. We interviewed her to learn about her welding degree, her experience as a student, and how she believes more young women can be encouraged to join the trades
September 30, 2021Read article
#WhyWeWeld: @lunawelding
@lunawelding is a UK-based welder who works with a number of processes in the food manufacturing industry. With more than a decade of experience, and an interesting story of learning to weld, we chatted with @lunawelding to draw from his knowledge of the industry, and to discuss his advice for those starting out.
September 23, 2021Read article
#WhyWeWeld: Aleksandr Valerievich
Aleksandr is a welder-sculptor based in Russia, who became the first welder featured in YesWelder's #WhyWeWeld campaign back on Instagram last year. Alex is known for his metal art creations, including sculptures of animated film characters. We caught up with Alex again, to ask him more about his work:
September 16, 2021Read article
#WhyWeWeld: Alex Rodrigues
Alex Rodrigues is a welder based in Brazil, best known for his impressive pipe welds. He regularly shares images and videos on social media, capturing day-to-day life on the job as a welder in the field. We wanted to learn from Alex's experiences, so we chatted with him to find out more about his work.
August 20, 2021Read article
#WhyWeWeld: Doug Boyd
Doug Boyd is a custom metalwork artist and business owner based in Phoenix, Arizona. After years in the entertainment industry, Doug became a metal artist, learning new skills and working with different materials. We chatted with Doug to learn about his experiences and advice for those getting started.
June 21, 2021Read article
#WhyWeWeld: Saray Hernandez
Saray Hernandez is a traveling welder from San Diego, California. As a traveling welder, Saray spends time working in different parts of the United States, mainly on a number of structural and pipe welds. We talk to her about her experience as a welder, and her advocacy for more women in the trades.
May 27, 2021Read article
#WhyWeWeld: Roger Dorsey
Roger Dorsey is a welder from Bossier City, Louisiana. As a younger welder, Roger knows what it's like to be new to the trades after years of being interested in welding. We wanted to learn about Roger's work and his thoughts on getting started as a welder.
May 14, 2021Read article
#WhyWeWeld: David Griesmyer
David Griesmyer is an artist specializing in the creation of stainless steel sculptures, known for his detailed and carefully crafted work. Although he now works with metals everyday, David's career started very differently. We learn more about his journey from medical rep to tradesman.
May 6, 2021Read article