The following appeared many years ago in a newsletter from Hobart Brothers Company. It did not carry an author’s name, but it did reflect a considerable amount of character and pride in the profession of welding and it bears repeating.

Let it be known to all men that I will do my utmost to live up to the following Principles of the Weldor’s Creed:

• I believe that I should be proud of my profession as a WELDOR
• I believe that WELDING offers me the greatest opportunities for the future.
• I believe that I should do everything possible to increase my knowledge and improve my proficiency in the ART and SCIENCE of WELDING.
• I believe that I should be ever willing and eager to exchange ideas and experiences with everyone else interested in WELDING.
• I believe that I should keep an open mind for new WELDING PROCESSES, new WELDING EQUIPMENT, and new WELDING MATERIALS.
• I believe that I should report HONESTLY on any tests of WELDING processes, equipment or materials in which I may have the privilege of participating – without fear or favor for any supplier.
• I believe that I should perform every WELDING task assigned to me in such a thorough and competent manner that I never have the slightest reason to believe that I am being overpaid.
• I believe that it is my duty to treat WELDING equipment and materials in my care with the utmost respect, in order to provide longer life of equipment and maximum results from the materials.
• I believe that I should not condone the improper care or use of WELDING equipment and materials by others.
• I believe that it is my duty to expose any inferior WELDS that come to my attention – either of my own doing or that of others.
• I believe that I should do everything possible to promote and encourage the use of WELDING for every purpose to which it is adaptable.
• I believe that it is to my own advantage, and to that of the entire WELDOR’S profession, to adhere strictly to the principles of this creed – and I will conscientiously endeavor to do so.