Uniform, Materials, & Tools

  • Uniform Store Link:  Welding Uniform Store

    I would suggest visiting your local welding supply store (Praxair/Linde, Skully, Airgas, Tractor Supply). You should try the PPE and make sure you are comfortable. 

    Uniform

    • (2x) of WMCTC welding shirts-Welding shirt link
    • 100% Cotton jeans – proper fitting, no skinny jeans, and no holes
    • Steel-toed/composite toe, all-leather work boots, min. of 8″ (Measure by placing ruler inside the boot) laced and tied or cowboy boots 
    • (2X) Safety glasses with side shields
    • Welding Jacket
    • All-cotton Welder’s cap
    • Leather Welding Gloves for SMAW & GTAW welding gloves

    Tools

    • Cutting glasses (shade #3 to 5)
    • Welding Helmet (If fixed, shade #11 is usually good)
    • Welding wire brush/chipping hammer combo
    • Flint Spark Lighter
    • Torch Tip Cleaner
    • 25′ Tape Measure
    • weld fillet gauge
    • Vise Grips
    • Welpers
    • Soapstone holder set
    • Flashlight for NDE examination-100-200 lumens

    Classroom

    • Pencils
    • Graph paper
    • Drafting set