In 2012, I took a train to North Dakota, where I was hired as a welder’s helper for a natural gas pipeline company. I helped and watched the welders welding the pipe together and was very intrigued by the process. When we had a bit of downtime, I asked the foreman if I could use a spare welding hood and give welding a try for my first time ever.
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