MICHAEL J. MCGINNIS, CHARLES JEFFRESS, and ALAN CLIPPERTON By: MICHAEL J. MCGINNIS, CHARLES JEFFRESS, and ALAN CLIPPERTON Students learn basic programming from Gabe Johnson, LeTourneau University’s robotic instructor. The American welding industry faces a critical labor gap. According to AWS, 320,500 new welding professionals are projected to be needed in the United States by 2029 (Ref. 1). This gap affects manufacturers across the country, from rural operations to major industrial centers.
