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Grab your welding helmet, we’re going international. Today’s guest is Martin Willinger from Austria, an R&D Arc Welding Technician at Fronius International GmbH, pushing arc technology to the next level. We dig into Austria’s dual apprenticeship model and compare the hands-on intensity of Canadian training programs. Martin opens his lab door to explain the interesting work his team is focused on, and if you’ve ever fought a cast-iron repair, this is your masterclass. Come for the process insights, stay for the mindset shift!

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Shaun “Birdman the Welder” Bird has carved out a career in welding on his own terms. From custom car builds to Boilermaker shutdowns, and now running a one-man architectural metal shop, Shaun shares what it really takes to navigate different corners of the trade without losing your footing. At the core of this episode is something deeper than weld processes and shop setups. Shaun marks nine years sober and speaks openly about mental health, addiction recovery, and rebuilding a life alongside a career. It’s an honest look at trade culture, pressure, pride, and the quiet strength it takes to choose a better path. This episode is a reminder that welding is more than square footage or follower counts. You get to choose the work that matters and build a life strong enough to hold it.

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From the pressure of the WorldSkills stage to the realities of running a welding business, Adam Sebastian’s journey is built in millimetres and measured in discipline. In this episode, the Legacy Welding Services owner and former WorldSkills Team Canada competitor pulls back the curtain on what elite-level welding actually demands. We talk about the grind behind the podium, the mentorship at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, and the mental rehearsal required when a fraction of a point can separate first from fourth.

If you care about welding techniques, WorldSkills insights, starting a welding business, and building a career that holds under X-ray, this episode will light a spark!

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