world Welding Organizations

       

Here is a list of organizations, what they do and how they can help you when you are pursuing a career in welding:

American Welding Society

The American Welding Society provides a body of knowledge about the welding profession. Their mission is to advance all aspects of welding starting with the technology, science and application of the various processes. They create the best practices and help develop the different ways of doing the job. If you are looking for historical information about the profession, this is where to go.

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

This organization creates the standards for the United States in terms of what welders are to do and how they are supposed to be paid. They provide the body of information that will make sure that welders are safe and do their work responsibly. They oversee most groups that have to do with welding and provide the educational accreditation for welding programs; they also create global program standards.

Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International (FMA)

This organization provides companies with the resources and tools they need to continue improvements in their operations. They provide programs, publications and an event once a year that is considered the largest welding, fabricating and metal forming event in North America. Their goal is to educate people in the fields of metal forming and fabricating through volunteerism, award programs and networking.

Welding Research Council

Pressure vessel technology and joining are the concerns for the welding research council. They too are an educational arm of welding and they provide information for a variety of welders including Equipment Fabricators, Designers, Standards Developers, Consultants and more.

Divers Academy International (DAI)

One of the foremost schools for training of commercial divers, DAI prepares and places commercial divers globally. Divers train for five months and then are ready to be placed in a variety of employment opportunities. When they finish their training they have not only acquired classroom skills, they have acquired several certificates and hundreds of hours in hands on experience.

Edison Welding Institute (EWI)

The Edison Welding Institute (EWI) is the development and research arm for those who are interested in welding. They lead technology and engineering and help develop materials for joining and welding. They consult with their members on how to do their jobs more effectively. They also train welder in a variety of people in automotive, aerospace, energy and chemical and more.

The Canadian Welding Bureau

If you are in Canada this is an important organization to know about because they provide certifications for welders in Canada that meet standards for welders in Canada.

Society of Manufacturing Engineers

For welders in manufacturing, the SME provides education on every facet of manufacturing and welding. Their primary mission is to create learning experiences through publications, professional development and a conference once a year to keep their members abreast of new technologies and current trends in the field.