How to set up a MIG welder
Proper setup prevents most MIG problems. Always check the machine’s manual.
7 steps →How-to guides
Welder How-To Guides
Step-by-step guides to common welder tasks: the practical side of the job.
Common welder tasks
Step-by-step overviews of tasks welders perform regularly. Use them to understand the job, prepare for training or refresh your memory.
How to run a horizontal fillet weld
The horizontal fillet (2F) is one of the most common welds in fabrication.
7 steps →How to inspect a weld for common defects
Visual inspection is the first line of quality control.
7 steps →Before you practice
Learn every core task
Our Welder training walks through these procedures and more, alongside vocabulary, safety and career-launch lessons.