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Automotive Industry Workers

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 (AWS) 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. The AWS says that "earning a specialized welding certification can reward you with higher salary potential, stronger employment demand, and better job stability."

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