Today I am talking with Scott Witkowski of Republic Testing Services in Houston Texas. I have had the opportunity to chat with Scott quite a few times over the past couple years but haven't had the opportunity to chat with him 1 -on -1 on the podcast. Scott's been in the Industry for a long time and he's a wealth of knowledge and information.    Arc Junkies Website: https://arcjunkies.com Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home   Friends of the Show: Rockmount Research and Alloys, Inc. Rockmountwelding.com Instagram: @Rockmountwelding Use ARCJUNKIES10 for 10% off all Abrasives and Consumables Levrack Instagram: @levrack Online: www.levrack.com                                                                                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.   O2 Armor https://www.o2armor.com Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout and save 10% on your purchase 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   Arc Junkies Podcast: Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast TIKTOK: @Arcjunkiespod Email: Show@arcjunkies.com

236. Changes in The Welding Industry w/ Scott Witkowski

Arc Junkies is a Welding Podcast that is on a mission to help, educate and inspire the next generation of welders. Each week I talk to a new guest about their journey as a welder. Throughout the episodes, we cover different techniques, processes, variables, technical information and life lessons.

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 Joining me today on location at Underground Metal Works is Kegan Dale all the way from Flemingsburg Kentucky. Kegan is a pipe welder who trained at KWI and now travels the country welding pipe and riding dirt bikes. In this episode we chat about the opportunities the welding industry has to offer, some of the pathways you can take,  how having the proper attitude can carry you a long way and how your financial decisions in like can make or break you.   Arc Junkies Podcast: Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arcjunkiespodcast9253 Email: Show@arcjunkies.com 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: 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.  ISOTUNES: Instagram: @isotunesaudio Online: https://shop.isotunes.com/arcjunkies10.  Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout and save $10 on your purchase    

326. Life Lessons w/ Kegan Dale

This week’s guest is Jesse Perrone. Jesse has a pretty diverse background in welding to include structural steel ironwork, plumbing and pipefitting, and he’s also a CWI. He started his journey in a fab shop and worked his way into the ironworkers but later got in to pipe welding to increase his earning potential.   Arc Junkies Podcast: Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arcjunkiespodcast9253 Email: Show@arcjunkies.com 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: 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   Jawzrsize  https://jawzrsize.com/ARCJUNKIES Use ARCJUNKIES at checkout for 15% off  

325. Movin' on Up w/ Jesse Perrone

Joining me this week is Jesse McCullum and Mark Winchester. In this episode we discuss some of the differences between 4043 and 5356, different methods for teaching welding, waveforms on the Typhoon system. We also have a great discussion about Laser welding.   Arc Junkies Podcast: Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arcjunkiespodcast9253 Email: Show@arcjunkies.com 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: 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   Jawzrsize  https://jawzrsize.com/ARCJUNKIES Use ARCJUNKIES at checkout for 15% off  

324. The Future of Welding w/ Mark Winchester and Jesse Mccullum

In this conversation, Jason and Gerald discuss their introduction to welding and their experiences in the industry. They talk about the importance of sharing knowledge and nurturing the interest of young welders. They also touch on the challenges and rewards of teaching welding and the constant learning and progression in the field. Overall, the conversation highlights the passion and dedication required to succeed in welding. In this conversation, Gerald Austin and Jason discuss the importance of networking and sharing knowledge among welding instructors. They emphasize the value of learning from each other's experiences and finding new ways to teach welding skills. They also talk about the challenges of teaching welding, such as addressing different learning styles and focusing on practical skills versus fabrication. Gerald shares his passion for teaching and his desire to continue sharing his knowledge even after retiring as an instructor. They also discuss the importance of practical skills in welding and the unique challenges and rewards of the trade.   Foe more information on how to become a member or get involved with AWS Click Here

Weld Wednesdays Do Something with the Fire w/ Gerald Austin

In this weeks episode I am chatting with Shaun Graham @thedrivenweldor about his experiences in the scenic industry. This is an area of welding many don’t know about. But if you’ve ever been to a theme park, amusement park, museum, a special event or watched a movie, the scenic industry has helped bring it to life.   In this episode, Shaun and I chat about how he got involved with the scenic industry, some of the tools and equipment he uses to bring these creations to life and some of the cool project he’s been involved with.   Arc Junkies Podcast: Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arcjunkiespodcast9253 Email: Show@arcjunkies.com 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: 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   Jawzrsize  https://jawzrsize.com/ARCJUNKIES Use ARCJUNKIES at checkout for 15% off  

236. Changes in The Welding Industry w/ Scott Witkowski

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