AboutErnie Leimkuhler Expertise Questions about Oxy-Acetylene welding/cutting, MIG, TIG, Flux-core, Stick welding,
brazing and soldering, bike frames, air frames, motorcycle frames, structural welding,
pipeline welding.Also questions about Welding Certifications. All questions about
fabrication of metals (stainless steel, steel , aluminum, brass, bronze, copper). Some
questions about underwater welding.
Experience Extensive background in most welding fields. 18 years fabrication of metal theatre scenery, 10 years structural steel, 2 years pipe welding, 10 years as a Welding Instructor at South Seattle Community College, and the Divers Institute of Technology.
12 years Industrial Welding Consultant for fabrication shops in the greater Seattle Area.
11 years Architectural Metal Fabrication.
8 years in Film/TV; SPFX/construction/set-deco/props/.
27 years Blacksmithing.
Organizations American Welding Society - Welding Inspector/Educator
Publications Do a search on google groups for "Ernie Leimkuhler" in the rec.crafts.metalworking and sci.engr.joining.welding groups.
http://www.stagesmith.com/ http://www.metalwebnews.com/
Blacksmith's Gazzette - Anvil Making
Education/Credentials BA Theatre Technology - Purdue University.
Question I am in school studying welding. Right now we are doing plate groove welds in all positions and pipe welding. I am trying to get some info. on securing my first job. I want to make top dollar and am willing to travel in the US. Thanks
Answer Structural welding is going strong everywhere.
The Boilermakers cover a lot of shipyards and they are busy as all hell.
For big bucks with hard work, go pipeline across the midwest.
The gas companies are investing in a massive expansion of the natural gas pipeline infrastructure right now.
All the pipeliners I know are absolutely buried in work.
