Arc Junkies

In this mont's edition of Weld Wednesday with AWS special guest Steve Snyder is a Senior Certified Welding Inspector (SCWI) and Educator (CWE) with over 15 years of international experience in manufacturing, fabrication, and construction industries and is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to various welding codes, standards, welders, and procedure qualifications. In this episode, he'll be sharing his expertise on welding codes, standards, and qualifications. He'll discuss the new Welder Performance Qualification and Welding Procedure Qualifier endorsements available to CWIs and SCWIs. This episode offers valuable insights for anyone preparing for these endorsement exams or looking to demonstrate their proficiency in welder and procedure qualification testing, as well as WPS preparation. It's also ideal for professionals involved in training, testing, or considering becoming an AWS Accredited Testing Facility for Welders.

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Joining me this week is Kevin Roy out of Regina Canada. Kevin is a welder, fabricator, foreman and metal artist. I have been following Kevin on Instagram for several years and had the chance to meet him in-person at CanWeld last October. In this episode, Kevin and I discuss fabrication tricks, production welding, new technology, shop safety and more.

Follow Kevin Here

Arc Junkies Podcast:

Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arcjunkiespodcast9253

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-becker-45407b72?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BKipEwR3uQXCmCjaEfNzo6w%3D%3D

Arc Junkies Website: https://arcjunkies.com

Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home

Underground Metal Works: https://www.underground-metalworks.com/

Friends of the Show:

Rockmount Research and Alloys, Inc.

Rockmountwelding.com

Instagram: @Rockmountwelding

Use ARCJUNKIES10 for 10% off all Abrasives and Consumables

Use AJP at checkout to get 1lb. of Tartan AAA when you spend $250 on Rockmount Products.

Outlaw Leather LLC

Outlawleather.com

Instagram: @outlawleatherusa

Use ARCJUNKIES for 15% off all in-stock leather goods

CK Worldwide

https://www.ckworldwide.com/

Fronius USA

https://www.fronius.com/en-us/usa

Everlast Welders

Instagram: @everlastwelders

YouTube: Everlast Welders

Online: https://bit.ly/37xJstI

Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a stock foot pedal and TIG Torch.

Strong Hand Tools

Stronghandtool.com/arcjunkies

Instagram @Strong_hand_tools

ISOTUNES:

Instagram: @isotunesaudio

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In this episode, I'm breaking down some of the myths and misinformation around Welding Certification.

Qualification VS. Certification

https://arcjunkies.com/episodes/weld-wednesday-w-aws-qualification-vs-certification-w-daryl-peterson-458

WPS, PQR, WPQR, and Other Accronyms

https://arcjunkies.com/episodes/wps-pqr-qpqr-and-other-acronyms-w-charlie-cross-and-padraic-bean-476

Arc Junkies Podcast:

Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arcjunkiespodcast9253

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-becker-45407b72?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BKipEwR3uQXCmCjaEfNzo6w%3D%3D

Arc Junkies Website: https://arcjunkies.com

Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home

Underground Metal Works: https://www.underground-metalworks.com/

Friends of the Show:

Rockmount Research and Alloys, Inc.

Rockmountwelding.com

Instagram: @Rockmountwelding

Use ARCJUNKIES10 for 10% off all Abrasives and Consumables

Use AJP at checkout to get 1lb. of Tartan AAA when you spend $250 on Rockmount Products.

Outlaw Leather LLC

Outlawleather.com

Instagram: @outlawleatherusa

Use ARCJUNKIES for 15% off all in-stock leather goods

CK Worldwide

https://www.ckworldwide.com/

Fronius USA

https://www.fronius.com/en-us/usa

Everlast Welders

Instagram: @everlastwelders

YouTube: Everlast Welders

Online: https://bit.ly/37xJstI

Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a stock foot pedal and TIG Torch.

Strong Hand Tools

Stronghandtool.com/arcjunkies

Instagram @Strong_hand_tools

ISOTUNES:

Instagram: @isotunesaudio

Online: https://shop.isotunes.com/arcjunkies10.

Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout and save $10 on your purchase

Joining me this week is Adam Benjamin a Welder, Inspector, Rope Access Specialist and Artist in Nova Scotia Canada. I was introduced to Adam by Eddie Alverez who was on the show just a few weeks ago. In this episode, Adam and I talk about his journey into becoming a full time metal sculpter. He makes some truly amazing pieces.

Check Adam out on Instagram @Irontide.ca

Arc Junkies Podcast:

Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arcjunkiespodcast9253

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-becker-45407b72?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BKipEwR3uQXCmCjaEfNzo6w%3D%3D

Arc Junkies Website: https://arcjunkies.com

Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home

Underground Metal Works: https://www.underground-metalworks.com/

Friends of the Show:

Rockmount Research and Alloys, Inc.

Rockmountwelding.com

Instagram: @Rockmountwelding

Use ARCJUNKIES10 for 10% off all Abrasives and Consumables

Use AJP at checkout to get 1lb. of Tartan AAA when you spend $250 on Rockmount Products.

Outlaw Leather LLC

Outlawleather.com

Instagram: @outlawleatherusa

Use ARCJUNKIES for 15% off all in-stock leather goods

CK Worldwide

https://www.ckworldwide.com/

Fronius USA

https://www.fronius.com/en-us/usa

Everlast Welders

Instagram: @everlastwelders

YouTube: Everlast Welders

Online: https://bit.ly/37xJstI

Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a stock foot pedal and TIG Torch.

Strong Hand Tools

Stronghandtool.com/arcjunkies

Instagram @Strong_hand_tools

ISOTUNES:

Instagram: @isotunesaudio

Online: https://shop.isotunes.com/arcjunkies10.

Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout and save $10 on your purchase

In this weeks episode, I am chatting with Anne D. I first met Anne via Instagram a few years ago while she was in Welding school. We would chat all the time about different weld processes, procedures, techniques, theory, and more. In this weeks episode, I'm catching up with her to see what she's been up to since she graduated Welding school.

Arc Junkies Podcast:

Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arcjunkiespodcast9253

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-becker-45407b72?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BKipEwR3uQXCmCjaEfNzo6w%3D%3D

Arc Junkies Website: https://arcjunkies.com

Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home

Underground Metal Works: https://www.underground-metalworks.com/

Friends of the Show:

Rockmount Research and Alloys, Inc.

Rockmountwelding.com

Instagram: @Rockmountwelding

Use ARCJUNKIES10 for 10% off all Abrasives and Consumables

Use AJP at checkout to get 1lb. of Tartan AAA when you spend $250 on Rockmount Products.

Outlaw Leather LLC

Outlawleather.com

Instagram: @outlawleatherusa

Use ARCJUNKIES for 15% off all in-stock leather goods

CK Worldwide

https://www.ckworldwide.com/

Fronius USA

https://www.fronius.com/en-us/usa

Everlast Welders

Instagram: @everlastwelders

YouTube: Everlast Welders

Online: https://bit.ly/37xJstI

Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a stock foot pedal and TIG Torch.

Strong Hand Tools

Stronghandtool.com/arcjunkies

Instagram @Strong_hand_tools

ISOTUNES:

Instagram: @isotunesaudio

Online: https://shop.isotunes.com/arcjunkies10.

Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout and save $10 on your purchase

In this episode I am going to take you through the step by step process on how to study and prepare for the CWI Exam and give you all of the resources to help you get prepared for the hardest exam I have ever taken in my life. This is a very difficult Exam to take and it will require a lot of time, effort and attention to detail. But if you are able to pass this test, it can be a very lucrative investment.

Start here at AWS.org

AWS Price List

CWI Initial Application

CWI Examination User Guide

PART A Resources

CWI Fundamentals Part A

AWS QC1:2016-AMD1

AWS B5.1:2016-AMD1

ANSI Z49.1 Safety in Welding, Cutting and Allied Processes

A2.4 Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing and Nondestructive Examination

A3.0 Standard Terms and Definitions

Bart B Resources

CWI Part B Practical Exam User Guide

CWI Part B Book of Specifications

Part C Resources

CWI Part C Fundamentals Examination Information

Places offering CWI Seminars

American Welding Society

Real Educational

Lincoln Electric

SI Certs

Hobart

Arc Junkies Podcast:

Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arcjunkiespodcast9253

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-becker-45407b72?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BKipEwR3uQXCmCjaEfNzo6w%3D%3D

Arc Junkies Website: https://arcjunkies.com

Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home

Underground Metal Works: https://www.underground-metalworks.com/

Friends of the Show:

Rockmount Research and Alloys, Inc.

Rockmountwelding.com

Instagram: @Rockmountwelding

Use ARCJUNKIES10 for 10% off all Abrasives and Consumables

Use AJP at checkout to get 1lb. of Tartan AAA when you spend $250 on Rockmount Products.

Outlaw Leather LLC

Outlawleather.com

Instagram: @outlawleatherusa

Use ARCJUNKIES for 15% off all in-stock leather goods

CK Worldwide

https://www.ckworldwide.com/

Fronius USA

https://www.fronius.com/en-us/usa

Everlast Welders

Instagram: @everlastwelders

YouTube: Everlast Welders

Online: https://bit.ly/37xJstI

Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a stock foot pedal and TIG Torch.

Strong Hand Tools

Stronghandtool.com/arcjunkies

Instagram @Strong_hand_tools

ISOTUNES:

Instagram: @isotunesaudio

Online: https://shop.isotunes.com/arcjunkies10.

Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout and save $10 on your purchase

In this episode I am closing out the year with some listener submitted questions. This episode was a lot of fun and I look forward to doing a couple more like this in 2024.

Arc Junkies Podcast:

Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arcjunkiespodcast9253

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-becker-45407b72?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BKipEwR3uQXCmCjaEfNzo6w%3D%3D

Arc Junkies Website: https://arcjunkies.com

Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home

Underground Metal Works: https://www.underground-metalworks.com/

Friends of the Show:

Rockmount Research and Alloys, Inc.

Rockmountwelding.com

Instagram: @Rockmountwelding

Use ARCJUNKIES10 for 10% off all Abrasives and Consumables

Use AJP at checkout to get 1lb. of Tartan AAA when you spend $250 on Rockmount Products.

Outlaw Leather LLC

Outlawleather.com

Instagram: @outlawleatherusa

Use ARCJUNKIES for 15% off all in-stock leather goods

Everlast Welders

Instagram: @everlastwelders

YouTube: Everlast Welders

Online: https://bit.ly/37xJstI

Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a stock foot pedal and TIG Torch.

Strong Hand Tools

Stronghandtool.com/arcjunkies

Instagram @Strong_hand_tools

ISOTUNES:

Instagram: @isotunesaudio

Online: https://shop.isotunes.com/arcjunkies10.

Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout and save $10 on your purchase

My guest this week is Andrea Martin, a fall protection specialist from 3M. Fall protection has been on my list of topics for quite some time now and I have finally tracked down the perfect guest. Fall protection is important for anyone working above 6 feet. I have personally had a few misses in my career due to lack of training. So I wanted to bring Andrea on to provide some great info on equipment selction, inspection, uses and storage.

Check out the 3M Skilled Docuseries Here

Follow Andrea on Instagram @safety_chick

Arc Junkies Podcast:

Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arcjunkiespodcast9253

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-becker-45407b72?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BKipEwR3uQXCmCjaEfNzo6w%3D%3D

Arc Junkies Website: https://arcjunkies.com

Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home

Underground Metal Works: https://www.underground-metalworks.com/

Friends of the Show:

Rockmount Research and Alloys, Inc.

Rockmountwelding.com

Instagram: @Rockmountwelding

Use ARCJUNKIES10 for 10% off all Abrasives and Consumables

Use AJP at checkout to get 1lb. of Tartan AAA when you spend $250 on Rockmount Products.

Outlaw Leather LLC

Outlawleather.com

Instagram: @outlawleatherusa

Use ARCJUNKIES for 15% off all in-stock leather goods

Everlast Welders

Instagram: @everlastwelders

YouTube: Everlast Welders

Online: https://bit.ly/37xJstI

Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a stock foot pedal and TIG Torch.

Strong Hand Tools

Stronghandtool.com/arcjunkies

Instagram @Strong_hand_tools

ISOTUNES:

Instagram: @isotunesaudio

Online: https://shop.isotunes.com/arcjunkies10.

Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout and save $10 on your purchase

In this weeks episode of the Arc Junkies Podcast, I am sitting down with John Grdina and Ryan Eubank. John is an Author, Life Coach and Host of the John Grdina Classroom Podcast. Ryan Eubank is one of my good friends in mentors. If you've listened to the podcast, you've no doubt heard me talk about Ryan. He's one of the main reasons that I am so passionate about welding education and motivated to share my knowledge with the next generation of welders.

In this episode, we talk about Ryan's passion for teaching welding, his career as an educator, his recent trip to train welders in Africa, and how we are missing the mark when it comes to training welders. Ryan's love and passion for helping others cannot be contained, you can hear it in his stories and in his voice.

John has been a longtime friend of Ryan's and decided to write a book about Ryan's welding Journey. Through this book, you will no doubt be able to identify with one or many of the chapters. Ryan is a life changer, and he's been doing it for over two decades and has helped thousands of people find their inner strengths and gifts and has fostered these flames to help others reach their full potential.

Camp Hope Fundraiser Click Here

Get an Autographed version of Ryan and John's Book Here

Arc Junkies Podcast:

Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arcjunkiespodcast9253

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-becker-45407b72?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BKipEwR3uQXCmCjaEfNzo6w%3D%3D

Arc Junkies Website: https://arcjunkies.com

Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home

Underground Metal Works: https://www.underground-metalworks.com/

Friends of the Show:

Rockmount Research and Alloys, Inc.

Rockmountwelding.com

Instagram: @Rockmountwelding

Use ARCJUNKIES10 for 10% off all Abrasives and Consumables

Use AJP at checkout to get 1lb. of Tartan AAA when you spend $250 on Rockmount Products.

Outlaw Leather LLC

Outlawleather.com

Instagram: @outlawleatherusa

Use ARCJUNKIES for 15% off all in-stock leather goods

Everlast Welders

Instagram: @everlastwelders

YouTube: Everlast Welders

Online: https://bit.ly/37xJstI

Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a stock foot pedal and TIG Torch.

Strong Hand Tools

Stronghandtool.com/arcjunkies

Instagram @Strong_hand_tools

ISOTUNES:

Instagram: @isotunesaudio

Online: https:https://shop.isotunes.com/arcjunkies10.

Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout and save $10 on your purchase

This week's guest is Michael Ewing. Mike is an Industrial Maintenance Technician out of Mississippi. Mike and his team do whatever it takes to keep plants all across the country up and running. They do a little bit of everything from welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, rigging, mechanical and anything else required to get the plants back up and running during failures or planned shut downs. In this episode, Mike and I talk about leadership, safety, welding, discipline and many other topics to help make yourself an asset in your given trade.

Give Mike a follow on instagram @michaelewing625

Camp Hope Fundraiser: Click Here

Arc Junkies Podcast:

Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arcjunkiespodcast9253

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-becker-45407b72?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BKipEwR3uQXCmCjaEfNzo6w%3D%3D

Arc Junkies Website: https://arcjunkies.com

Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home

Underground Metal Works: https://www.underground-metalworks.com/

Friends of the Show:

Rockmount Research and Alloys, Inc.

Rockmountwelding.com

Instagram: @Rockmountwelding

Use ARCJUNKIES10 for 10% off all Abrasives and Consumables

Use AJP at checkout to get 1lb. of Tartan AAA when you spend $250 on Rockmount Products.

Outlaw Leather LLC

Outlawleather.com

Instagram: @outlawleatherusa

Use ARCJUNKIES for 15% off all in-stock leather goods

Everlast Welders

Instagram: @everlastwelders

YouTube: Everlast Welders

Online: https://bit.ly/37xJstI

Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a stock foot pedal and TIG Torch.

Strong Hand Tools

Stronghandtool.com/arcjunkies

Instagram @Strong_hand_tools

ISOTUNES:

Instagram: @isotunesaudio

Online: https://bit.ly/36s7aFj

Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout and save $10 on your purchase