More and more these days, young people are being encouraged to pursue careers in the trades. Jobs are waiting to be filled. But do these jobs pay a livable wage? Can a skilled worker expect a wage that justifies the expense of training and hard work that go into mastering a skill? These questions are … Read More
Welder Tiffany Orff’s life has been full of curves, both on and off the road. When seeking to have the suspension on her extreme static dropped Chevy Tahoe repaired, she embarked on a journey that led to her becoming co-owner of Custom Industries and pursuing formal training in welding. I was introduced to Tiffany Orff through … Read More
A welder for 20 years, Mike Coleman credits spending time in his grandpa’s shop with sparking his interest in welding. Since 2013 Mike has been running his own shop, Elite Fabrication LLC, with help from his wife and daughter. (Continue Reading)
Different shops have different tools, based on different needs. Sometimes, even the smallest tool or that accessory you didn’t know you needed becomes the most essential and favorite. (Continue Reading)
Pivotal life moments can define who we are. Trisha Falconē gathered up the broken pieces of her life after experiencing great personal loss and turned them into a career as a welder and fabricator. Here’s how she did it. (Continue Reading)