{"id":5072,"date":"2022-06-14T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-14T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/?p=5072"},"modified":"2022-08-30T08:40:09","modified_gmt":"2022-08-30T15:40:09","slug":"support-your-local-girl-gang-make-way-for-the-welding-women-syndicate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/2022\/06\/14\/support-your-local-girl-gang-make-way-for-the-welding-women-syndicate\/","title":{"rendered":"Support Your Local Girl Gang: Make way for the Welding Women Syndicate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We were first introduced to Tiffany Orff via Instagram when she was a welding instructor out of Oceanside, CA. Here we are nearly a year later and she is now creater of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/welding_women_syndicate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Welding Women Syndicate<\/a>, a page dedicated to women in the industry regardless of the paths they\u2019ve taken. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Post-7-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5079\" width=\"509\" height=\"509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Post-7-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Post-7-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Post-7-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Post-7-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Post-7-320x320.png 320w, https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Post-7-720x720.png 720w, https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Post-7.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 509px) 100vw, 509px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;It started as a page, then a logo and a website and now a full on movement of not only women but men who support women in the welding industry,&#8221; Tiffany says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the midst of of creating a place to &#8220;celebrate, discuss and provide resources for women in the welding industry,&#8221; Tiffany took the time to tell us more about herself, her welding history and where she sees the opportunities in the trades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long have you been welding and what got you interested in it?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve been welding for almost 10 years now. The bug for me was watching my mentor make it look so effortless when I stopped by his welding\/ fabrication shop. For the first time in my life I felt like I was where I was supposed to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How did you train? And what welding processes do you use the most or feel more familiar with?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Lots of different forms of training and experience have placed me where I am today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have an AAS in&nbsp;Welding Technology. I&#8217;m certified in SMAW, GMAW &amp; FCAW. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Post-3-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5080\" width=\"509\" height=\"509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Post-3-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Post-3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Post-3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Post-3-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Post-3-320x320.png 320w, https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Post-3-720x720.png 720w, https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Post-3.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 509px) 100vw, 509px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>An Airgas contract had me building structural components 12-16 hrs a day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also taught private lessons and machine tutorials. And was the co-owner of a welding &amp; custom suspension shop for many years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, I&#8217;m a welding Instructor on a college level.<br><br>As far as processes, I\u2019m comfortable with SMAW, GMAW, FCAW and GTAW.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is your job now?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m a welding instructor out of Oceanside, Ca. I teach welding 101, TIG 101 and a Welding &amp; Fabrication class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Post-6-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5086\" width=\"509\" height=\"509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Post-6-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Post-6-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Post-6-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Post-6-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Post-6-320x320.png 320w, https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Post-6-720x720.png 720w, https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Post-6.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 509px) 100vw, 509px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What has been your biggest career challenge to date?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>COVID&#8230; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Working on touring other college\u2019s and hoping to collaborate with them to help encourage and increase their female attendance has been a challenge when they all keep getting shut down or reduced to zoom type meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where do you see the Job opportunities in this industry? What\u2019s the best path for success for both women and men, especially given the projected shortage of skilled welders?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I recently interviewed a woman who specialized in mechanized welding and the broad range of paths that could evolve from it. Certainly opened my eyes to a very exclusive, niche type of welding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you think it is a good career path for a young woman starting out today?&nbsp; What advice would you give a young woman entering the workforce?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s absolutely a good career path. An amazing one actually. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I started out at an older age, but I was also raised differently. I had experience and wisdom behind me that I think younger women lack when entering at a younger age. Most women aren\u2019t taught about tools, shop protocol, field work&#8230; where men are, so they are groomed differently. We as women, are not necessarily as well prepared as men are. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Post-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5088\" width=\"509\" height=\"509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Post-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Post-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Post-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Post-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Post-1-320x320.png 320w, https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Post-1-720x720.png 720w, https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Post-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 509px) 100vw, 509px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>My advice to a young woman entering the field would be to start at the bottom and work your way up. Get a job doing maintenance on the welding machines, tacking, finishing, etc.. Then move up as opportunity, your skill set and confidence increases. It\u2019s important to know every aspect of the welding industry in order to fully embrace the craft. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, leave your ego at the door and pay your dues like anyone else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What advice would you give your 15 year old self? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t feel compelled to follow the conventional path. If you enjoy getting dirty and playing flag football with the boys, do it. Or maybe you are interested in how motors work, find someone to show you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, this was me. I loved it and was never afraid of being different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A lot of people rely on social media to find like-minded tradespeople, or they attend welding courses to interact with them. Where do you find support to make it through the industry?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram! That is my family, friends and network of support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do you say when you hear the following?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You don&#8217;t need to be smart to be a welder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I guess they never heard of the Space-Ex program?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Welding is dirty work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of it is and I absolutely love it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Post-2-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5092\" width=\"509\" height=\"509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Post-2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Post-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Post-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Post-2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Post-2-320x320.png 320w, https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Post-2-720x720.png 720w, https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/wp-content\/uploads\/My-Post-2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 509px) 100vw, 509px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">There are not a lot of opportunities to advance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Depends on how much you advocate for yourself and your skill set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Welding is not work for women<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>And skinny jeans and buns are not for men, but here we are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Have you experienced discrimination as a woman welder? If yes, how have you handled it?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an interesting question. I\u2019ve felt it on the most intimate level, possible. I&#8217;ve had friends, family and loved ones who didn\u2019t support what I was doing. Thankfully, I have come to love and excel at all things welding, so someone\u2019s opinion or lack of interest in my career, drive or abilities doesn\u2019t change that. I\u2019m not here to impress anyone. I\u2019m here to continue to improve upon my skill set so I can pay it forward by teaching &amp; advocating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about Tiffany, <meta charset=\"utf-8\">visit her on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/shopgirlvonorff\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a> and be sure to <meta charset=\"utf-8\">check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weldingwomensyndicate.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Welding Women Syndicate<\/a> for industry resources.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meet the woman who created a place to celebrate, discuss and provide resources for women in the welding 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