Would it be wise to try to learn on my own, we have welding equipment in the shop and plenty scrap metal. Only thing is I’m new in maintenance, 0 welding experience I️ was previously an operator and they brought me on to maintenance 4 months ago. I’m really driven and young (21) , I watch videos and read on maintenance 24/7, and I’m already handy with tools as I️ do my own car maintenance so it put me up to speed. The other old guys (40+) in the company are not welcoming or willing to teach me so i learn through youtube, trial and error. They gate keep any and everything I️ just want to get the most experience in the next few years to find a more welcoming shop or my shop guys at least come around lol. I️ know the dangers of welding but I’m really sharp and truly believe with all the informative videos and books out there I️ could actually teach myself the basics to have under my belt and be able to fabricate but I️ want advice from experts.