Personal Narrative: A Career As A Welder

Introduction I turn on my welder and sparks begin to fly, what will I put together or what will I take apart, it all just depends on the job. The career that I have chosen is a welder. A welder works with metal material, connecting pieces to make a project. Welders can also make repairs on metal and take apart metal. I chose this career because my dad is a welder and he owns his own business which I hope to take over one day. It also has a decent pay to support one person a year. Also, it’s a job that I think I’d be good at. Welding is a good job because it uses a lot of creativity, thinking, and movement that should be used every day.

Work Environment Welders have to do many tasks with metal working every day. The main job of a welder is to join metal parts and to fix broken metals. This is done with an electric tool that uses extreme heat to melt metal wire as it is applied to the metal. I think working with heat in high temperatures could be a problem. Also, welding is a job that can only be done on metal material. If metal breaks it can be fixed while most other materials with most likely be easily replaced. This could make the job easier for me by only using certain metal materials. Overall, the job of a welder could be very easy or very difficult.
Welders work short hours and mostly work in one location. A welder works about 8 to
You do hands on and hands free work every day. I still plan on being a welder. My dad is already teaching me how to weld so that I can work with him. Also I still hope to take over his business one day. I will think about the amount of money needed to be saved in order to get a house. Second is the location that I’m going to work which will possibly in Ross or Miamitown. Also, if I’m going to go from high school to work or if I’m going to college. Overall welding is a great career that can be done by anyone with an interest of