The (welding) life and times of Bret Jeror
Meet Bret Jeror, aka @focusonthearc, a native New Yorker with extensive welding knowledge and the talent to back it up. We’ve been sitting on Bret’s interview for quite some time now and honestly, don’t know why we haven’t shared it until now.
Without further ado, here’s a peek behind the hood …
BRET AT A GLANCE
Who are you and where do you come from?
My name is Bret Jeror. I was born on 04/06/82 and come from Malone, New York
What is your welding specialty?
All processes / Pipe
What was your introduction into the welding industry?
Weld school
Who are your role models/mentors?
My mom
What was your first welding job:?
Kennecott Copper Mine
What are your favorite welding brands?
Miller Welders & 3m Speedglas
What is your favorite welding application?
All of them
What tools do you use to learn new skills or keep up with welding trends?
Instagram & Youtube
What advice do you have for others in the industry?
Practice is passion and passion is practice
Where would you be without welding?
Who knows?!
Has social media helped or hurt the industry?
100% helped! It made being a welder cool
RAPID FIRE
TIG or MIG?
Both!
Sleeves or Jacket?
Hoodie
Pipeline or Shop Life?
Both!
Fabtech Expo or SEMA Show?
Fabtech
Jesse James or Bryan Fuller?
Nicky Hayden
Instagram or Facebook?
Coca-Cola or Pepsi?
Coke, but I try not to drink pop.
Chevrolet or Ford?
GMC
Football or Basketball?
Football
Favorite pizza topping?
Supreme
Favorite place to vacation?
Home (New York)
Last song listened to?
“Hustle & Motivate” by Nipsey Hussle
Last thing that made you go, “huh?!”?
The list is too long.
We’d like to thank Bret for being an all-around amazing guy! He’s seriously talented, super kind, and has supported Arc-Zone® for God only knows how long. Check him out on Instagram and show him some love!!
