Few part time jobs exist. Almost all employers provide paid vacation. Medical, dental and life insurance, and retirement plans are also common benefits.
Some employers pay sick leave.
7,200 Employment Trends by California County Robotics welding systems have already eliminated some routine cutting and welding jobs. These basic processes in the manufacture and installation of metal products for machinery and equipment are fairly easy to automate. Welders, however, will still be needed for repair, maintenance and other work in manufacturing that cannot be automated. The long term outlook shows a moderate demand for Combination Welders, as manufacturers continue to expand the use of various metals and adopt new welding processes. Nationwide, it is expected that there will be a gradual decline for Welders and Cutters through the year 2005.