Sharon Guerro turned a high school fascination with welding into a career

From welding student to teacher

Today, Sharon balances multiple welding roles. Having previously worked for other people, she now works for herself, taking on any kind of task, from big-rig welding jobs to handling repairs. She also works as a welding instructor at the same Houston college where she learned to weld.

“It’s really rewarding,” she says about teaching. “There’s sometimes students who think, ‘oh, I’m going to suck forever’, and it’s really rewarding when I watch them to be able to tell them, ‘this is what you’re doing wrong, and this is how you fix it’.”

Finding her passion in the trade

While she’s comfortable with all welding processes, Sharon prefers TIG welding because “it’s cleaner, it’s prettier, it’s a little bit less messy”. She’s also passionate about welding as an art form.
“The jobs I enjoy the most are the ones where I can take my time and do art,” she said. Her artistic creations include a cactus, a guitar, and a cowboy hat.

What’s the secret to her beautiful welds? “Honestly, it’s just a lot of practice,” she said. “It’s building muscle memory. You will do it over and over and over and you’ll have enough practice one day where it’s just second nature to you.”

Why Sharon loves Steel Blue work boots

Sharon loves Steel Blue pink work boots. For her, they represent more than just footwear—they’re a reminder of what she’s achieved.

“When I was going to test to see if I could get a promotion, I told myself, ‘If I pass this weld test then, as a little prize for myself, I’m going to buy myself these boots’,” she said.

The test was for a stainless-steel pipe welding position — perfect for showing off those new pink boots, because it’s a bit cleaner than other types of welding. She passed the test, got the boots, and has never looked back.

Beyond their stand-out colour, Sharon appreciates Steel Blue boots for their exceptional comfort.

“When I switched over to these, I felt like I was walking on a cloud,” she said. Most importantly, they come in her size — rare for work boots. “I’m a size five and so for me to find boots that actually fit me is really rare!”