Welding

High School Diploma/GED, some technical training, Manufacturing Foundations Certificate

• Foundational employability skills
• Basic math
• Basic computer skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Safety awareness
• Drug free

Short-term Certification Pre-Apprenticeship at Community College Credentials/Tech Centers

• Robotic weld technician skills
• Operate and care for tools and equipment including: hand tools, measuring devices, and precision instruments; operate grinders, debur stock, rough removal of material

Short-term Certification Pre-Apprenticeship at Community College Credentials/Tech Centers

• Weld operator skills
• Demonstrate use of machine safety and PPE
• Inspect materials and parts
• Operate welder to specifications of supervisor or team lead

One-Year Technical Certification, Apprenticeship and/or Extensive Work Experience

• Basic welding processes (SMAW, SAW, FCAW, GTAW)
• Set-up, operate, and maintain welding equipment
• Identify electrode or welding wire
• Fillet and groove weld plate in designated positions
• Weld pipe in the vertical and horizontal positions

Completed Apprenticeship/Extensive on-the-job training

• Advanced skill with Basic welding processes (SMAW, SAW, FCAW, GTAW)
• Oxy-fuel cutting
• Basic rigging and crane signaling
• Chip and grind material using handheld tools
• Conduct destructive and nondestructive testing

On-the-job training / Associate Degree

• Weld-fitter & welding inspector quality assurance skills
• Troubleshoot and correct process errors and equipment issues
• Inspect welding staff work product

On-the-job training / Associate Degree

• Maintenance welder & welding inspector quality assurance skills
• Layout stock from blueprints, sketches, and templates
• Set-up and target piping assemblies

On-the-job training / Associate Degree

• Maintenance welder & weldfitter skills
• Drill, ream, countersink, counter-bore, spot face, tap holes using portable equipment
• Oversee destructive and nondestructive testing

Bachelor’s Degree (ABET accredited)

• Knowledge of math, physics, statistic, etc.
• Product/ Process Design
• Quality Control/ Assurance
• Automated systems control
• Management skills