John King, owner of JK Welding, sat down with Josh Wolfe on the Speaking of Skilled Trades podcast to talk about welding, leadership, and building a fabrication shop in Texas.
The conversation covers what it takes to grow in the trades, how standards and discipline shape results, and why pride in craftsmanship matters on every job. Press play and hear the full episode here on Spotify.
In this episode, John shares how he built JK Welding from the ground up in the Houston area and what he expects on every job. He talks about shop standards, leadership, training, and how real world experience shapes better outcomes for customers. If you hire a welding and metal fabrication shop, you will hear what separates average work from professional results. This conversation also covers what it takes to grow in the skilled trades, from showing up on time to taking ownership of quality.
What you will hear in the episode
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John’s path from welder to business owner
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How JK Welding approaches quality control and consistency
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Hiring, training, and building a strong shop culture
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What customers should ask before choosing a welding shop
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Why craftsmanship and accountability protect schedules and budgets
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Related services from JK Welding
If you want pricing or lead times, start here.
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Custom metal fabrication
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Stainless steel fabrication
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Aluminum fabrication
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Laser cutting services
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On site welding support
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Quick FAQ
Where is JK Welding located
JK Welding is based near Houston in Cypress, Texas.
Who hosts Speaking of Skilled Trades
Josh Wolfe hosts the show and interviews leaders across welding and skilled trades.
How long is the episode
Check the Spotify player on this page for the exact runtime.