Also called: Explosion Cladding Technician, Explosive Metal Bonding Technician
Uses carefully placed explosives to slam two metals together so hard they fuse, making special plates for chemical plants.
At a remote test site you lay a sheet of titanium over a thick steel plate and spread a measured layer of explosive on top. After clearing the area, you set it off. The blast welds the metals in a split second, and you inspect the bond with ultrasound back at the plant.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 1 year after high school. High school; explosives training and licensing on the job.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing about average. Tiny niche serving chemical, oil and shipbuilding plants.
Low risk for 10 years. Explosive handling and setup in the field stays human.
Classes: Chemistry, Physics, Shop class, Algebra.
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