ABOUT IRONHAND WELDING
BUILT ON INTEGRITY. BACKED BY EXPERIENCE.
At Ironhand Welding, we believe that quality workmanship begins with knowledge, skill, and a commitment to doing the job right.
Based in the Sacramento, California region, Ironhand Welding LLC provides professional welding inspection, welder qualification testing, and welding education services to individuals, contractors, fabrication shops, and industrial businesses.
Our mission is simple: To promote welding excellence through reliable inspection, professional qualification testing, and quality education.
With extensive hands-on experience in welding, fabrication, and quality control, we understand the importance of meeting industry standards, maintaining structural integrity, and developing skilled welding professionals.
Whether you're seeking an independent welding inspection, qualifying personnel for an upcoming project, or expanding your technical knowledge, Ironhand Welding is committed to delivering dependable service backed by real-world industry experience.
EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST
INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS. PROVEN EXPERIENCE.
Ironhand Welding is led by Larry Berry, an AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and Certified Welding Educator (CWE) with experience spanning welding, fabrication, inspection, quality control, and workforce development.
Our background includes work in structural steel fabrication, industrial manufacturing, and transportation equipment production, providing valuable insight into the challenges faced by welders, contractors, and quality assurance professionals.
This combination of hands-on welding experience and professional inspection knowledge allows us to approach each project with a practical understanding of welding processes, workmanship requirements, and applicable industry standards.
We recognize that welding quality affects more than the appearance of a finished weld. It influences structural performance, reliability, safety, and the long-term success of a project.
That's why we emphasize accurate evaluations, clear communication, and professional accountability in every service we provide.
WHAT WE DO
THREE CORE SERVICES. ONE COMMITMENT TO QUALITY.
WELDING INSPECTION & NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING
CONFIDENCE THROUGH QUALITY ASSURANCE.
Ironhand Welding provides professional welding inspection and nondestructive testing services to help identify weld discontinuities, evaluate workmanship, and verify compliance with applicable acceptance criteria.
Our inspection capabilities include:
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Visual Testing (VT)
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Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT)
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Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
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Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
We support contractors, fabrication shops, manufacturers, and project owners who need dependable welding inspection services and professional documentation.
EXPLORE INSPECTION SERVICES
WELDER QUALIFICATION TESTING
PROVE YOUR SKILL. VERIFY YOUR QUALITY.
A qualified workforce is essential to producing reliable welded products.
Ironhand Welding provides welder performance qualification testing designed to evaluate welding abilities according to applicable codes, procedures, and project requirements.
Our services include test administration, visual examination, coordination of required mechanical testing, and qualification documentation.
We work with individual welders and employers seeking to establish or verify documented welding qualifications.
EXPLORE QUALIFICATION SERVICES
WELDING EDUCATION & TRAINING
BUILD YOUR KNOWLEDGE. DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS.
We believe education is one of the most effective ways to improve welding quality and advance the welding industry.
Ironhand Welding offers educational resources designed for apprentices, experienced welders, and professionals seeking to expand their technical knowledge.
Our programs include:
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Apprentice welding education
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Journeyman-level technical training
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AWS CWI examination preparation resources
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Welding safety and fundamentals
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Welding symbols and technical drawings
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Welding inspection and NDT education
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Interactive learning tools and simulations
Through accessible training and practical industry knowledge, we help students develop a stronger understanding of welding principles and inspection practices.
EXPLORE TRAINING PROGRAMS
OUR MISSION
PROMOTING EXCELLENCE IN EVERY WELD.
Our mission is to strengthen the welding industry by promoting quality workmanship, professional accountability, and continued education.
We strive to provide dependable inspection services, meaningful qualification testing, and accessible training that helps individuals and businesses meet their welding quality objectives.
OUR CORE VALUES
INTEGRITY
We believe professional credibility begins with honesty, transparency, and impartial evaluations. Our inspection findings are based on observed conditions and applicable requirements.
QUALITY
We are committed to maintaining high professional standards in our inspections, qualification testing, documentation, and educational services.
SAFETY
We recognize the importance of safe welding practices, proper procedures, and responsible workmanship in protecting people, equipment, and structures.
EDUCATION
We believe that continued learning is essential to professional growth and long-term success in the welding industry.
PROFESSIONALISM
We value clear communication, dependable service, and respectful working relationships with every client and student.
WHY CHOOSE IRONHAND WELDING?
REAL EXPERIENCE. PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE. DEPENDABLE SERVICE.
Choosing the right welding inspection and training provider means working with someone who understands both the technical requirements and practical realities of the welding industry.
At Ironhand Welding, we offer:
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Leadership by an AWS Certified Welding Inspector and Certified Welding Educator
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Extensive hands-on welding and fabrication experience
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Practical knowledge of welding quality and inspection requirements
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Professional welder performance qualification services
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Educational resources for multiple experience levels
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A commitment to clear communication and objective evaluations
Our goal is not simply to complete an inspection or administer a test. It is to help our clients and students better understand welding quality, strengthen their capabilities, and approach their work with confidence.
LET'S BUILD QUALITY TOGETHER
YOUR PARTNER IN WELDING QUALITY & EDUCATION.
Whether you're a contractor preparing for an inspection, a fabrication shop qualifying welders, or an individual investing in professional development, Ironhand Welding is ready to assist.
We take pride in supporting quality workmanship and helping build a stronger, more knowledgeable welding workforce.
REQUEST AN INSPECTION
EXPLORE OUR TRAINING PROGRAMS
CONTACT IRONHAND WELDING
IRONHAND WELDING LLC
Welding Inspection • Qualification • Training
Built on Integrity. Backed by Experience.
MEET THE FOUNDER
LARRY BERRY III
AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) | Certified Welding Educator (CWE)
EXPERIENCE. INTEGRITY. COMMITMENT TO QUALITY.
Larry Berry III is the founder of Ironhand Welding LLC, a Sacramento-area business dedicated to professional welding inspection, welder qualification testing, and welding education.
With a career built on hands-on welding experience, structural steel fabrication, nondestructive testing, and quality assurance leadership, Larry brings practical industry knowledge and technical expertise to every aspect of Ironhand Welding.
His professional background includes welding inspection and quality assurance responsibilities in structural steel fabrication and rail transportation manufacturing, where precision, compliance, and workmanship are essential.
As an AWS Certified Welding Inspector and Certified Welding Educator, Larry combines his inspection expertise with a passion for helping welders develop their skills, understand industry requirements, and advance their professional careers.
His philosophy is straightforward: Quality welding begins with knowledge, develops through experience, and is maintained through integrity.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE. PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP.
Siemens Mobility — Quality Assurance Group Lead
Sacramento, California | 2019–Present
As a Quality Assurance Group Lead at Siemens Mobility, Larry coordinates welding inspection activities and supports quality assurance operations within the rail transportation manufacturing industry.
His responsibilities include:
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Coordinating inspection schedules with production teams, customers, and quality management.
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Performing and overseeing visual and nondestructive weld inspections.
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Conducting first article inspections on welded structures.
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Reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
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Maintaining welding inspection records, NDT documentation, and weld discontinuity reports.
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Training inspection personnel on welding quality requirements and inspection practices.
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Supporting the identification, documentation, and resolution of welding quality issues.
Siemens Mobility — Welding Inspector
Sacramento, California | 2018–2019
Before advancing into quality assurance leadership, Larry worked as a Welding Inspector, performing visual and nondestructive testing on welded components.
His responsibilities included verifying weld quality, interpreting technical drawings, maintaining inspection documentation, and witnessing welder qualification testing.
Clark Pacific — Welding Inspector
Woodland, California | 2013–2015
At Clark Pacific, Larry performed welding inspections and supported quality control activities for structural steel fabrication.
His responsibilities included verifying welding procedures, inspecting welds, reviewing material specifications, witnessing qualification testing, and maintaining material traceability documentation.
This experience helped establish a strong foundation in structural welding requirements, fabrication quality, and inspection procedures.
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS & TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
CERTIFIED KNOWLEDGE. PRACTICAL APPLICATION.
Professional Certifications
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AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
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AWS Certified Welding Educator (CWE)
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Ultrasonic Testing (UT) — Level II
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Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) — Level II
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OSHA 10-Hour Safety Training
Welding Inspection Capabilities
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Visual Testing (VT)
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Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT)
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Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
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Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
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Welding procedure and specification review
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Welder performance qualification verification
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Welding discontinuity identification and evaluation
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Engineering drawing and welding symbol interpretation
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Inspection documentation and quality reporting
Additional Industry Experience
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Structural steel fabrication and erection
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Welding quality assurance and quality control
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Welding materials and consumable verification
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First article inspections
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Welding inspection personnel training
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Manufacturing quality documentation
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Technical drawing interpretation
FROM INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE TO WELDING EDUCATION
SHARING KNOWLEDGE. DEVELOPING SKILLS. BUILDING FUTURES.
Throughout his career, Larry has recognized that producing quality welds requires more than technical ability. It requires an understanding of welding processes, procedures, materials, inspection requirements, and safe work practices.
That belief became a driving force behind Ironhand Welding's educational programs.
As a Certified Welding Educator, Larry is committed to helping aspiring welders, apprentices, experienced tradespeople, anzd future welding inspectors strengthen their technical knowledge.
Through online courses, practical instruction, and interactive educational resources, Ironhand Welding works to make welding education accessible and relevant to real-world industry applications.
A MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER
"Ironhand Welding was built on my belief that quality workmanship, professional integrity, and continued education are essential to the welding industry.
Throughout my career, I've had the opportunity to work as a welder, inspector, and quality assurance leader. Those experiences have shown me how important it is to understand not only how to produce a weld, but also how to evaluate its quality and meet the requirements of the job.
My goal with Ironhand Welding is to use that experience to help businesses maintain welding quality, assist welders in demonstrating their abilities, and provide educational resources that support professional growth.
Whether I'm inspecting a weld, evaluating a qualification test, or helping someone understand a technical concept, my commitment remains the same: provide dependable service, share practical knowledge, and uphold professional standards."
— Larry Berry III
Founder, Ironhand Welding LLC
AWS CWI | AWS CWE
IRONHAND WELDING
Welding Inspection • Qualification • Training
BUILT ON INTEGRITY. BACKED BY EXPERIENCE.