Meet The Pro: Bryan Rosas, Welder
By Arkansas Next on Friday, October 10, 2025
Hometown: Little Rock
Age: 19
Higher Education: Class B Welder Training
Job Title: Welder
Employer: Lexicon, Inc.
Bryan Rosas first discovered his love for welding during his junior year at Southwest High School through classes at Metropolitan Technical School. While many students were unsure of their future, Bryan felt an immediate connection with the craft.
“I loved the trade and felt passionate about it,” Bryan said. “I just knew I wanted to weld for a living.”
Now, as a full-time welder at Lexicon, Bryan spends his days welding, grinding, drilling and assisting others, all while making safety a top priority. Though the job has its challenges, like working in tight spaces, he finds fulfillment in the discipline and dedication the trade demands.
“The rewarding parts [of my job] include the dedication I have for the career, the respect, the discipline and the gratitude of being part of Lexicon,” Bryan said.
For Bryan, this hands-on career path made more sense than a traditional four-year college. With Class B welder training under his belt and real-world experience in the field, he’s gaining valuable skills while building financial stability. He encourages students to consider welding not just as a job, but as a rewarding career.
“College isn’t for everybody,” Bryan said. “Trade schools are a good option too… you could benefit yourself from working in this field and working on yourself as well.”
At just 19 years old, Bryan Rosas of Little Rock is already forging a path of success in one of Arkansas’ most in-demand industries. As a welder for Lexicon, Bryan brings passion, precision and purpose to every weld, and he’s just getting started.
More About the Job
Education Needed:
High school diploma or GED
You'll Be Great At This Job Too If...
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Have always had a knack for building things or working on DIY projects
- Tend to master hands-on skills easily
- Enjoy a routine and are a rule follower
- Would rather get paid to learn on the job rather than in the classroom
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Do You Have What it Takes?
Check off the experience you already have...
► Intense Physical Labor (yard work, building, lifting heavy boxes)
► Disciplined (sports, jobs, schoolwork)
► Precision (attention to detail in schoolwork and other activities)
► Repetitive Work (not bothered by doing the same thing over and over again)
High-end earners (top 10%) make
$63,570
Median wages in Arkansas (top 50%)
$47,100
WHERE TO LEARN
- Arkansas Army National Guard
- Arkansas Northeastern College
- Arkansas State University Mid-South
- Arkansas State University Three Rivers
- Arkansas State University-Beebe
- Arkansas State University-Mountain Home
- Arkansas State University-Newport
- Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus
- Lexicon, Inc.
- Northwest Technical Institute (NWTI)
- Union Pacific Railroad
- University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-Crossett
- University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-McGehee
- University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville
- University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton
- University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College
- University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College
- W&W|AFCO Steel
WHERE TO WORK
- ABB
- Arkansas Army National Guard
- Arkansas State University-Beebe
- Hytrol Conveyor Company, Inc.
- Lexicon, Inc.
- McGeorge Contracting
- Union Pacific Railroad
- W&W|AFCO Steel
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