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\"Pamela
Pamela Richardson: Woman Welder \/ Professor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Over twenty years ago Pamela Richardson was having car problems and the family mechanic, Uncle Walter, was busy. When Pamela\u2019s car broke down (again) across the street from a Mom and Pop garage, she must of thought it was fate\u2026 the guy checked under the hood and said he could fix the car by the next day\u2014for $450. She\u00a0was so proud of herself for taking care of her own business until her uncle told her she\u2019d been ripped off. The mechanic had installed $20 thermostat, a repair that with her uncle’s help she could have done herself.<\/p>\n

Uncle Walter told Pamela she better learn how to do things like this for herself or she would continue to get taken advantage of… advice that resonates with any Do-It-Yourselfer!<\/p>\n

\u201cThat very week I went to the nearest skill center,\u201d she said. \u00a0Pamela enrolled in an automotive repair program where she learned that in order to be a master mechanic she\u2019d have to know how to weld as well. A quick tour of the welding department and she was ready to sign up.
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\"Pamela\u201cThe timing couldn’t have been more perfect because Maxine Waters,\u00a0our State Representative, had poured money into the skill center to encourage females to enter into nontraditional crafts,\u201d Pamela said.<\/p>\n

Game for something new, Pamela went home and rounded up four female friends and a sister and they all enrolled. A grant paid for training, books, weld gear, and even a stipend.<\/p>\n

And talk about dedication: Pamela became pregnant three months into the program, but she continued until she became certified in December of \u201894.<\/p>\n

What excites you about welding?<\/h2>\n

I am presently a Welding Professor at a community college full-time, and I love teaching people what I know. I love the way the guys get shocked when they see that I can explain AWS codes as well as weld various processes in various positions.<\/p>\n

And what welding process(es) do you use most? \u2026\u00a0 what process do you use the most or feel more familiar with?<\/h2>\n

I am an instructor, so I teach various processes, SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, OAW, OAC, GTAW, PAC, and pipe welding positions. I also train welders for the LA City Certification required on most construction jobs.<\/p>\n

How did you train?<\/h2>\n

I went to adult school, Watts Skill Center and Abram Friedman Occupational as an expectant mother. I became certified 1 month before my son was born.<\/p>\n

What kind of welding jobs have you held?<\/h2>\n

I was a welder for Local 108 Sheet metal JAC and worked on the Red Line of the Metro Rail. I presently weld for Tom Farrage, Inc. in my spare time when I’m not teaching. I was blessed to be able to work on the headquarters for well-known architect Thom Mayne who started the design firm Morphosis.<\/p>\n

Have you experienced discrimination as a woman welder? if YES how have you handled it? if NO, why do you think that is?<\/h2>\n

I have been blessed that even when I knew I was being discriminated against, the Lord put me in a better position.<\/p>\n

What advice would you give your 15-yearold self?<\/h2>\n

Hang in there, yours is coming!<\/p>\n

What advice would you give young women interested in welding as a career?<\/h2>\n

Stick with it and don\u2019t let the guys discourage you! Make sure you attain a degree so that you can expand your trade.<\/p>\n

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If you’re a woman interested in welding, be sure to check out Arc-Zone’s line of welding gear for women– welding apparel that fits women<\/a>, welding gloves that fit\u00a0(check out the AngelFire and Firefly gloves)<\/a>, and welding helmets that are fun<\/a>.<\/p>\n

And check out the other New Rosies<\/a> we’ve featured, and tips for women in the welding industry<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ask about our Welding Student Discount program<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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