Welding 48.0508

Program Overview

The welding industry forms the very foundation of manufacturing across the automotive, construction, infrastructure, energy, and aerospace sectors. As one of the most popular techniques for permanently joining metals, welding plays a pivotal role in fabricating innumerable components and end products. This program is designed to train individuals in all aspects of the welding industry. Students will learn how to use welding and thermal cutting processes along with various types of metalworking equipment to fabricate different types of weldments to close geometric tolerances specified on blueprints. There are various industry certifications offered along with job opportunities through our cooperative education program. If you are good with hand-eye coordination and enjoy a challenging and rewarding career, the “Welding Technology/Welder Program” may be for you.

Skills

Welding Safety
Welding Math
Physical Characteristics & Mechanical Properties of Metals
Preheating and Postheating of Metals
Destructive and Non-Destructive Weld Testing
Weld Inspection, Blueprint Reading
Weld Symbols
Oxy-fuel cutting
Plasma Arc Cutting
Air Carbon
Arc Cutting and Gouging
Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Gas Metal Arc Welding,
Flux-Cored Arc Welding
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

Careers & Initiatives

Jobs in Fayette and the surrounding counties are: Fabricator, Fitter, Certified welding inspector, iron worker, Pipe fitter, Sheet metal worker, Boilermaker, Steam fitter, Industrial maintenance technician, Pipe welder, Underwater welder.

In 2023, the average wage for Welders was $25.12 an hour and $52,240 annually.