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American Welding Society
Founded in 1919, the American Welding Society is a nonprofit organization with a global mission: to advance the science, technology, and application of welding and allied joining and cutting processes worldwide, including brazing, soldering, and thermal spraying.
By fostering knowledge, embracing change, and providing real-world opportunities through scholarships, fellowships, and workforce development, AWS provides the tools to help members succeed—and to inspire future generations of welding professionals.
By fostering knowledge, embracing change, and providing real-world opportunities through scholarships, fellowships, and workforce development, AWS provides the tools to help members succeed—and to inspire future generations of welding professionals.
Vision
We strive to be the preeminent global resource that enables welding professionals and the industries they serve to protect and improve lives.
Mission
Our mission is to advance the science, technology, and application of welding and allied joining and cutting processes worldwide, including brazing, soldering, and thermal spraying. What does that mean for our members? We provide professional certification, education, and advancement opportunities; access to a network and community of mentors and industry leaders; and the chance to be a part of developing the next generation of welders.
Additional Culture Details
AWS’s employee culture blends mission-driven work, strong benefits, and a collaborative, evolving environment that supports professional growth and respect for diverse perspectives.
Employees are part of a nonprofit with a clear mission to advance welding science, technology, and education worldwide, which gives the work a strong sense of purpose and impact.
AWS emphasizes working alongside “highly talented, collaborative, and creative people,” with a shared commitment to being the best for one another and for the welding community.
Core values highlight respect, dignity, fairness, transparency, and welcoming different backgrounds and viewpoints, framing an inclusive and professional internal climate.
AWS promotes a respectful, kind workplace where people are loyal, dedicated, and encouraged to treat colleagues with consideration in day-to-day interactions.
AWS employee feedback notes competitive pay, excellent benefits (including strong medical and retirement plan), hybrid schedule and perks such as wellness and exercise initiatives, engagement events, and opportunities to travel for events.
Employees describe AWS as a place with supportive supervisors in many roles, and an environment that allows talented people to succeed and move up.
AWS provides opportunities for continuous learning and professional development are embedded in the culture through education programs, certifications, and workforce development initiatives that employees help create and deliver.
Employees are part of a nonprofit with a clear mission to advance welding science, technology, and education worldwide, which gives the work a strong sense of purpose and impact.
AWS emphasizes working alongside “highly talented, collaborative, and creative people,” with a shared commitment to being the best for one another and for the welding community.
Core values highlight respect, dignity, fairness, transparency, and welcoming different backgrounds and viewpoints, framing an inclusive and professional internal climate.
AWS promotes a respectful, kind workplace where people are loyal, dedicated, and encouraged to treat colleagues with consideration in day-to-day interactions.
AWS employee feedback notes competitive pay, excellent benefits (including strong medical and retirement plan), hybrid schedule and perks such as wellness and exercise initiatives, engagement events, and opportunities to travel for events.
Employees describe AWS as a place with supportive supervisors in many roles, and an environment that allows talented people to succeed and move up.
AWS provides opportunities for continuous learning and professional development are embedded in the culture through education programs, certifications, and workforce development initiatives that employees help create and deliver.
Values
- Respect
- Treating everyone we encounter with respect and recognizing the dignity of all stakeholders including members, volunteers, and AWS staff.