Certification, Licensing, and Special Requirements
Certification or Licensing
Certification is available but not required for many of the positions in an automotive production plant. The American Welding Society offers a variety of designations to welding professionals (such as certified welder, certified welding engineer, certified associate welding inspector, certified robotic arc welding, and certified welding inspector) to members who meet education and professional experience criteria as well as pass an examination.
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