Greg Siepert

Greg Siepert’s recent discussion on welding acronyms has led him to dive deeper into one of the more important ones used by welders: welding procedure specification (WPS). This documentation (or "recipe of a weld") make up the paper trail of a completed weld.

The welding industry commonly uses many acronyms, abbreviations, and slang terms, and that can be frustrating for new students and entry-level welders.

Some students may not be able to differentiate one hand tool from the next. The Last Pass columnist and Hutchinson Community College welding instructor Greg Siepert said these scenarios present opportunities for educators (including himself) to adapt and grow.

Welding instructor and The Last Pass columnist Greg Siepert shares the third piece of advice that has greatly influenced the start of his career: Never stop learning.

Greg Siepert says three pieces of advice have proved beneficial to him in his welding career. The first piece of advice he discusses is the value of joining a professional organization.

The Last Pass columnist and welding educator Greg Siepert acknowledges a changing welding landscape and challenges readers to embrace it while honoring the industry’s tried and true processes.

New columnist Greg Siepert introduces himself and discusses mentorship, following in Jim Mosman's footsteps, and what to expect from the new column.