The article endeavours to entertain the reader in thought during analysis of the welders' role in the welding profession. To be a welder is not necessarily a first choice occupation for the up and coming generation as the role is very misunderstood by the layman in society. The conclusions derived from this article should go a long way to improve the image of being a welder and help to recruit suitable fresh blood to join the fraternity of welding. The analysis explores what it means to be a welder and the relationship between the other disciplines of the welding profession.