{"podcast":{"title":"WELD","slug":"weld-3832015","podcast_index_feed_id":3832015,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/56a6df3c/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.weld.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/14437767/14437767-1755264467747-d098ddd100ba2.jpg","author":"Weld.com","episode_count":250,"summary":"WELD is the show that opens real doors in the welding world. From first arc to six-figure specialty work, host Beau Wigington talks with industry professionals as they share wins, mistakes, and the various pathways available in the welding industry. Whether you are in school or on the tools, guests will share practical steps, safety-first habits, and career plays to help you master the trade. MIG, TIG, stick, flux-core, pipe, fabrication, repair, inspection, and business growth all live here. New episodes each week.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-23T04:17:34.443660+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/weld-3832015"},"episode":{"title":"From Welding Booth to Robot Cell: Learning the Next Skill in the Trade","slug":"from-welding-booth-to-robot-cell-learning-the-next-skill-in-the-trade","published_at":"2026-05-01T16:00:01+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/weld-3832015/from-welding-booth-to-robot-cell-learning-the-next-skill-in-the-trade","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/weld-3832015","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/welddotcom/episodes/From-Welding-Booth-to-Robot-Cell-Learning-the-Next-Skill-in-the-Trade-e3iopur","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/56a6df3c/podcast/play/119350683/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-1%2F423287122-44100-2-5308ad781a6a4.m4a","summary":"Robotic welding is not replacing skilled welders, it is creating a new lane for welders who understand the puddle, the process, and how to work safely around automation.If you are a welder thinking about robotics, automation, or a career shift that builds on your hands-on welding skills, this episode shows what that path can actually look like.In this episode, you’ll learn:How GTCC’s new GMAW robotic welding course teaches students to program and operate Panasonic TM1100 robots with Miller Continuum weldersWhy robotic welding still depends on real welding knowledge, including parameters, puddle control, part prep, and knowing what a good weld should look likeWhat students learn first when stepping into robotics, from pendant controls and robot axes to home positions, approach points, and safe movement inside the cellHow proper fit-up, jigging, and part preparation can make or break production welding with a robotWhy safety, limiters, reamers, anti-spatter systems, and return-to-home programming matter before anyone starts chasing speed or production numbersZebidiah Downey is a welding instructor at GTCC and a pipe welder by background who is helping build the school’s robotic GMAW welding curriculum. He brings a hands-on welder’s perspective to automation, showing students that robotics is not about abandoning the trade, it is about applying welding fundamentals in a new environment. His approach keeps the focus on safety, skill, process knowledge, and helping welders become more marketable as the industry changes.Learn more about GTCC:Website: https://gtcc.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guilford_tech/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GTechCC/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/guilfordtech/ X: https://x.com/_gtcc Connect with Beau Wigington:Instagr…","meta_description":"Robotic welding is not replacing skilled welders, it is creating a new lane for welders who understand the puddle, the process, and how to work safely aro…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":897,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/weld-3832015/episodes/from-welding-booth-to-robot-cell-learning-the-next-skill-in-the-trade/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/weld-3832015/from-welding-booth-to-robot-cell-learning-the-next-skill-in-the-trade.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}