Douglas Rupik, M.Ed., JIW; David Colameco, M.Ed.; Cameron Kjeldgaard; David Ridge; Stephanie Oostman; and Karl Fulton

This Book is About:

Welcome to our “Introduction to Welding” text, which will help you to explore the basics of a career as a welder. You’ll get to know more about Welding and how many industries rely on welders in order to function. 

This Book is For:

“Introduction to Welding” is an essential guide for you as you start your Welding program or explore career options in Welding. This full-color text provides a comprehensive introduction to the foundational concepts that are common across the Welding profession. It serves as a solid base for further learning in specific courses and is a great foundation for working in welding shops. The book’s goal is to offer an introduction so that you can familiarize yourself with key concepts before you begin more complex coursework.

This Book is Unique Because:

Welding teachers with broad workplace experience wrote “Introduction to Welding.” It incorporates current industry needs in its content. The book describes processes and issues that you will find throughout the many different welding jobs that you might encounter, although there is a specific focus on welding jobs in Washington state. This book aims to help you understand the basics so that you can practice safely and effectively in your shop classroom and in the industry.