ALL OUR Tower field welders weld structures that are part of telecommunication towers. They climb to heights of up to 500 feet. This welding career also involves a lot of travel—you can expect to work across multiple states for extended periods of time.
As you always work outdoors, work conditions can sometimes be difficult. Tower climbers work whether it is rainy, windy, very hot or very cold.
Enrolling in welding classes is an important first step, especially since telecommunications tower welding requires a lot of skill and many positions require structural welding experience. Plus, employers generally prefer welders with post- secondary training.6
Aspiring tower field welders should be skilled at flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) and shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). They must know how to weld horizontally, vertically and overhead. Additionally, they must be proficient in the use of cutting torches, plasma arc torches and cutting machines.2
TWS prepares students for careers in structural welding, and instructs them in SMAW, plasma arc cutting and plate welding in various positions. Learning the fundamentals of structural welding can help you jumpstart your tower welder career