I call bullshit. I can weld steel, aluminum, stainless, nickel, titanium, etc.
I took courses in metallurgy to keep up on the newest trends.
When I went to a boat manufacturing company and showed my certifications they where more than happy to hire me at $15 dollars an hour. II told them I was a certified for underwater welding. They entire place was filled with Cubans. I told then for $15 an hour I’ll weld black steel only.
They wanted me to weld stainless steel tuna towers and high bridges.
I didn’t study for years to become a high grade welder for $15 dollars an hour. I used to at nuclear plants making $46. I will bag groceries before I weld for $15 an hour. This isn’t taught in schools anymore or any other trade raft. These snowflakes need an electrician to install a lightbulb.
I think they almost want it that way. The owner makes a profit, the worker gets paid, and the get to TAX the service.
Why not have an apprenticeship? Bring in some kids that show potential and as they become better advance their skills beyond just welding black steel for trailers. I would be happy to teach anyone that wants to learn but I’m not doing it for 15 bucks an hour.
Lets start at 100k, 2 week vacation,, full medical, 401K, bonus for every student that passes a 6G welding test.
They don’t want o pay a craftsman, they want a yard monkey.
Guess ill stick to bagging groceries.
Companies would welcome back slavery if they could get away with it.