Welder / Fabricator
Join and shape metal for buildings, ships, energy plants and machinery.
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- Typical pay
- €26k–€48k
- Usual education
- Apprenticeship friendly
- Outlook
- Solid, with shortages in shipbuilding, energy and heavy industry.
A day in the life
Read a drawing, set up the machine, run precise welds, then inspect and grind the finish.
Ways in
- Welding apprenticeship
- Technical college course
- On-the-job training
What to study at 16
The subjects you choose for the final years of secondary school can shape which degrees, exams and careers are easiest to reach. This is about choosing courses, not choosing a school.
Spain
FP de Grado Medio
France
Bac professionnel
Germany
Ausbildung (duale Ausbildung)
Poland
Technikum
Ireland
PLC and apprenticeships
Switzerland
EFZ apprenticeship (Lehre)
Skills that matter
Best courses to take
The study routes that lead most directly into this career.
Welding & Fabrication Certificate
Coded welding tickets that employers ask for directly.
Coded tickets are what get you hired.
Helpful school subjects: Design technology
Welding and Boilermaking (Grado Medio)
Arc, MIG and TIG welding plus metal fabrication, with recognised welding certificates.
Leaves you with certified welding processes employers ask for.
Helpful school subjects: Welding, Metalwork, Blueprint reading
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CAF
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EDP
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Endesa
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Enel
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