Jim Mosman, AWS, CWI/CWE

In his farewell to the Jim's Cover Pass column, Jim Mosman addresses a long-time frequently-asked question: What do you see for the future of the welding industry?

Jim Mosman looks back at his decades-long career in welding, what has changed, and how he’s managed to survive the highs and lows throughout the years.

Jim Mosman gives his take on how to teach SMAW and GMAW processes to nonwelding employees

A welding shop in the middle of restructuring its leadership understandably will raise eyebrows among employees. How can a manager calm employees fear, concern, and temper their initial resistance to change at a metal fabrication company?

Want to become a good welder? Our seven expert welding tips and tricks can help anyone in their quest to become a good welder. Learn how here.

Tribal knowledge is great in a metal fabrication shop, but what happens when the tribe retires? Jim Mosman explains the benefits of evaluating manufacturing processes and having written weld procedures to ensure consistent, quality work.

Having trouble finding and keeping employees in a metal fabrication shop? Hiring managers should also be evaluating their soft skills like compatibility, communication, and professionalism during the interview process.

Jim's Cover Pass columnist and welding instructor Jim Mosman describes his first day of in-person class after more than a year of navigating virtual instruction.

Jim Mosman compares the bells and whistles on modern welding power sources to the infinite number of channels available on cable television. While they are convenient and useful to some, he still tends to fall back on his favorites.

Jim's Cover Pass columnist Jim Mosman chimes in on the age-old debate: Is welding a scientific process or an art form? Or is it both?

If you want to become a certified welding inspector (CWI), it requires a major time and financial investment. Learn the benefits of getting a CWI certificate here.

Treat wearing face masks in the metal fabrication shop the same as you would a helmet, gloves, FR jacket, or other welding safety equipment.

Blueprints can look like a foreign language to new welders. Jim Mosman has a few tips to help simplify metal fabrication shop prints.

Jim Mosman gives a fellow instructor tips to develop welders who can make an immediate impact on local industry.