Welding

  • Use advanced welding techniques to design, build, and troubleshoot complex manufacturing solutions
  • Make, cut, and repair various types of metals utilizing different types of welds
  • Interpret project blueprints and specifications while applying an extensive knowledge of materials

FAQs

What would I do in this lab?
  1. Welding and shop safety procedures
  2. Shielded metal arc welding
  3. Gas metal arc welding
  4. Tungsten inert gas welding
  5. Oxyfuel flame cutting
  6. Fabrication and blueprint reading
  7. Welding symbols
What are some employment opportunities when I graduate?
  1. Combination welder
  2. Pipe welder
  3. Welding equipment salesperson
What can I do with further education?
  1. Shop foreman
  2. Shop owner/manager
  3. Welding engineer
  4. Certified welding inspector
  5. Welding instructor
Program Quick Facts

Welding students must be able to:

  • Demonstrate shop and eye safety at all times
  • Exhibit professionalism & workplace ethics
  • Develop welding competencies and apply learned theory and technical information to prepare for career in the welding industry
  • Perform the job in both hot and cold conditions
  • Handle getting dirty as part of the job
  • Stand and work on your feet for several hours at a time
  • Read and comprehend welding book information and instructions
  • Comprehend and use welding math when using weld symbols and blueprints
  • Have good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to perform welding tasks
  • Communicate well with fellow students and staff

Under Ohio's statewide credit transfer system up to 6 semester hours of credit will be given to the graduates of this program at various colleges listed below:

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College Credits

Available Certifications

  • None

Lab Fees

Job Outlook

Uniform requirements

  • Jeans, cotton shirt, high-top leather boots, welding jacket, safety glasses, welding gloves, welding helmet (to be supplied by student)

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