About Us

Our Story

The Welding Expert was founded in Farmingdale, New York with one mission: to raise the bar for welding education, testing, and certification throughout Long Island, New York City, and the state.

At the heart of our operation is our founder, a union-trained welder and AWS Certified Welding Inspector with over 20 years of hands-on experience in structural steel, pipe welding, and fabrication. After working on major infrastructure, commercial, and industrial projects throughout the region, he saw a need: a local training and certification center where welders could not only pass their tests—but truly master their craft.

That vision became The Welding Expert.

Today, we’re proud to be an AWS Accredited Testing Facility and a New York City and New York State approved vendor for welder qualification and SSME (Small Size Mechanical Equipment) pipe welding. We train and test welders to meet some of the most demanding industry standards in the country.

Our programs serve both individuals and contractors:

• For aspiring and working welders, we offer hands-on instruction that mirrors real jobsite conditions—covering everything from structural and TIG welding to highly specialized SSME pipe welding required in NYC mechanical work.
• For companies, unions, and project managers, we offer reliable, code-compliant performance testing and welder certifications that meet AWS D1.1, ASME, and job-specific standards—administered by our in-house Certified Welding Inspectors.

At The Welding Expert, we combine the grit of field experience with the precision of code-level training. Whether you're starting your career, renewing certifications, or managing a crew, we’re here to get you certified, confident, and job-ready.

We’re not just building welders—we’re building the future of the trade, one arc at a time