Charlene Morrisseau, Welder
My Job
Welding terms
With tungsten inert gas (TIG), I have a torch in one hand to direct the heat and a rod in the other to put into the puddle to make a weld. I have a foot pedal to control the heat. It's a clean weld with no fumes or spatter.
With metal inert gas (MIG), I use a gun. I pull the trigger and a wire comes out so I can lay a weld. MIG is a bit easier, but it's messier.
Most aviation welding is TIG but MIG is also used quite a bit. In this shop, there's more TIG.