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Jeff Ray AKA Titanium Ray is one of our Co-Hosts at Weld.com. He currently works full time at Heffner Performance and has been welding for over 10 years. TIG welding came very naturally to him and stainless is his specialty. He is very proficient in titanium and has several years of experience in sanitary processes as a welder/fitter (combo hand) and doing custom exhausts and projects for Ballistic Cycles. Jeff is always interested in learning new technology and processes and enjoys sharing his knowledge with the Weld.com community. In this episode, Jeff shares how he got started with Weld.com, what some of the best resources have been in his career, advice for new welders and more.

Barbie the Welder has inspired so many women to enter skilled trades. She exudes confidence and passion for her work. We talked to Barbie about why she got into welding, some of her favorite sculptures to date and the significance of the pieces. 

Steve Darnell has a business in Las Vegas called WelderUp. He has also been on the Discovery Channel on "Vegas Rat Rods." We've talked to Steve several times about the younger generation of welders and how just not so many are entering skilled trades. He has a true passion for passing on his knowledge about welding and how to start a business. Steve created a Welder 101 course to help those interested in learning to weld and even has an in person class at this shop. He is such a down to earth guy and if you are ever in Vegas, you should definitely go see him!

Ben Arn is the Director of Welding & Certification and CWI at Warren Fabricating & Machining Corp. in Warren, Ohio. In this episode, we talk about the win/win of automation in the welding industry. Too often, we hear that welders are scared that a machine will replace their jobs and we discuss how that's not really how automation works. Technology is always advancing in our industry and those who embrace it, will benefit from the knowledge they seek. Not to mention the health benefits and saving your back!

EP 1 introduces the new Social Media Manger of Weld.com, Jessica Mathe, and one of our new welding advisors and co-hosts, Chris King the Director of Skilled Training at Campbellsville University!  Find out what's new with Weld.com, why we are here and what our mission is in providing an amazing, diverse, resourceful hub for the welding community globally.