Building the Backbone of North America’s Infrastructure
Welders
United Association (UA) welders are highly skilled professionals who play a vital role in constructing, maintaining, and repairing the critical systems that keep North America running. From pipelines and power plants, to factories and commercial buildings, UA Welders deliver the expertise, precision, and safety needed for projects of every size and complexity.
What Do UA Welders Do?
UA welders perform a wide variety of specialized tasks, including:
Cutting and Joining Materials
Expertly welding, cutting, and joining metals such as steel, cast iron, and plastic for piping systems, structural supports, and machinery.
Fabrication
Creating custom components and assemblies for new construction, retrofits, and repairs.
Inspection and Quality Control
Ensuring every weld meets strict industry codes and safety standards through rigorous testing and inspection.
Maintenance and Repair
Diagnosing and fixing weld failures, corrosion, and damage to extend the life and reliability of critical infrastructure.
Specialty Welding
Performing high-pressure, sanitary, cryogenic, and other specialty welds required in advanced industrial settings.
UA welders are known for their technical expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to safety on every jobsite.
UA Welders are Trusted to Work in a Wide Range of Industries
Industries we serve
UA welders work across a diverse range of industries, including:
- Oil and Gas: Welding pipelines, refineries and storage facilities for safe energy transport and processing.
- Power Generation: Supporting nuclear, fossil fuel, and renewable energy plants with precision welding for boilers, turbines, and piping.
- Industrial and Manufacturing: Building and maintaining factories, chemical plants, food processing facilities, and more.
- Commercial and Institutional: Contributing to hospitals, schools, office towers, sports facilities, and public infrastructure projects.
- Water and Wastewater: Ensuring safe delivery and treatment of water through expertly welded piping systems.
Whether on a major pipeline, a hospital retrofit, or a new manufacturing facility, UA welders are trusted partners in building and protecting the systems that matter most.
Discover the Advantage of a Career as a Welder
Why choose a career as a UA welder?
There are many reasons to begin a career in the welding field, including:
In-Demand Skills
As infrastructure ages and new projects launch, the need for skilled welders continues to rise across North America.
Excellent Compensation
UA welders enjoy industry-leading wages, comprehensive healthcare, and robust retirement benefits.
Job Security
Welding is essential work, providing steady employment and advancement opportunities.
Continuous Training
Affiliated state-of-the-art UA training centers offer journeyman upgrade classes to ensure welders are at the forefront of technology, safety, and quality standards.
Begin Your Journey to a Brighter Future
Start your career as a UA welder
UA apprenticeships are the gateway to rewarding, high-demand careers in welding and other pipe trades. As a UA apprentice, you will:
- Earn While You Learn
Get paid from Day One, with no student debt. - Receive World-Class Training
Learn from industry leaders in state-of-the-art training facilities. - Gain Nationally Recognized Credentials
UA journeymen develop in-demand skills and gain certifications respected across North America. - Access Career Advancement Opportunities
From apprentice to journeyman and beyond.
Take the first step toward a stable, well-paying, and meaningful career.
Join the UA
Are you looking to begin a new career as an apprentice? Are you an experienced tradesperson searching for a brighter future?
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