That’s because dual shield is pretty easy stuff compared to other technologies.
PIpeline guys who work out in the field and bring their own rigs to the job (usually a Lincoln machine) get upwards of $30/hour, and then $15 to $20 for rig rental on their rigs.
There’s more than a dozen “certificates” in welding. There’s certificates for process, then position, then some application certs as well. Saying “we’re hiring certified welders” is a pretty loose specification.
most of the structuiral these guys are welding they are using 1/16 wire and welding 3/8 to 2” sections in the shop.
The ones National are looking for are to fab hulls of commercial and navy ships.
They are looking for 2,000 to weed out to an eventual 1,500 full time employees.