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In this episode of the Arc Junkies Podcast, Jason sits down with George Rolla , a pipe welder, inspector, educator, and industry leader with over 50 years of hands-on experience in the welding trade. George shares his jo...
392. 50 Years Under the Hood w/ George Rolla is an episode from Arc Junkies by Jason Becker. In this episode of the Arc Junkies Podcast, Jason sits down with George Rolla , a pipe welder, inspector, educator, and industry leader with over 5...
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Published Jan 20, 2026, 02:41:45 long, audio available.
In this episode of the Arc Junkies Podcast, Jason sits down with George Rolla , a pipe welder, inspector, educator, and industry leader with over 50 years of hands-on experience in the welding trade. George shares his journey from welding in the Canadian Arctic and North Dakota oil fields to becoming an AWS Senior Certified Welding Inspector , Certified Welding Engineer , and founder of the California Welding Institute . Together, Jason and George have an honest, in-depth conversation about what's broken in welding education, why instructor quality matters more than ever, and how poor training creates ripple effects throughout fabrication, inspection, and code compliance. They also discuss fast-track training done the right way, the realities of workforce development, the challenges of welding codes becoming law, and why documentation, ethics, and real-world experience still matter in a rapidly changing industry. This is a must-listen episode for welders, inspectors, educators, and anyone who cares about protecting the integrity of the trade. π₯ Support the Arc Junkies Podcast Sponsors The Arc Junkies Podcast is made possible by the companies below. If you enjoy the show, please support the brands that support the welding community. Supporting these sponsors helps keep the Arc Junkies Podcast free and independent. ποΈ Arc Junkies Podcast Website: Instagram: @ArcJunkiesPodcast YouTube: Email: show@arcjunkies.com LinkedIn (Jason Becker): π§’ Arc Junkies Merch: π Underground Metal Works Hands-on welding education for hobbyists, makers, and professionals Website: π€ Friends of the Show & Sponsors π§° BattlBox Premium outdoor, EDC, and survival gear delivered monthly Website: Instagram: @BattlBox Promo Code: ARCJUNKIES Offer: Save up to 30% off your first BattlBox ποΈ American Welding Society β Conferences Stay current on inspection, code updates, and industry leadership AWS Inspection Expo & Conference Event Info: Promo Code: ARCJUNKIES Offer: Free gift at the event π§€ Outlaw Leather LLC Handcrafted welding hoods and leather PPE built to last Website: Instagram: @outlawleatherusa Promo Code: ARCJUNKIES Offer: 15% off all in-stock leather goods β‘ Everlast Welders High-performance welding machines without the high price tag Website: Instagram: @everlastwelders YouTube: Everlast Welders Promo Code: ARCJUNKIES Offer: Free Nova Foot Pedal + TIG Torch with qualifying machine purchases π§ ISOtunes Certified hearing protection designed for jobsite communication Website: Instagram: @isotunesaudio Promo Code: ARCJUNKIES10 Offer: Save $10 on your purchase
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392. 50 Years Under the Hood w/ George Rolla is from Arc Junkies by Jason Becker.
Published Jan 20, 2026 and 02:41:45 long