My name’s Vincent, I’m 21 years old, and I’m currently in a two-year welding program. The program includes 8 months of internships in the industry, giving me the chance to gain real-world experience while learning in school. About halfway through the program, I discovered my love for TIG welding. Right from the start, it felt natural — I had a steady hand and quickly realized that this was the process I wanted to specialize in. That discovery shaped the rest of my journey. My first internship was at a large fabrication shop that built heavy mining equipment. I helped weld and fabricate massive mining buckets using flux core and multi-pass welds that were sometimes up to 5 inches wide. It was tough, rewarding work that gave me a solid foundation in structural welding. After that, I decided to steer my path toward TIG welding and joined a performance automotive shop. There, I worked mostly as a mechanic but also built custom exhaust systems for performance cars. It was the perfect place to practice and refine my TIG welding skills while doing something I’m passionate about. I’m now completing my latest internship at a shop that manufactures electrical service trucks. Each placement has helped me grow — whether it’s learning new techniques, understanding how different materials behave, or adapting to different industries. TIG welding is where I’ve found my passion, and I’m excited to keep developing my skills and building a career around it. I hope we can grow this community togheter by helping each other out in the best of our own abilities!

I'm Stephen, I'm excited to join this community. I'm about to launch an enclosed race trailer business with to veterans in the industry. We'll be crafting high-quality aluminum/steel race car trailers. While my background is in finance/new home construction, I'm eager to learn more about the specifics of trailer fabrication and design. I'm here to connect, share insight, and gain knowledge.. looking forward to engaging with everyone here!! Thank you for having me!