Welding Program

 

The Welding Technology program prepares students to compete for employment as an entry-level welder in building trades, ship building, structural fabrication, automatic and semiautomatic welding, and in maintenance welding.

The Welding Technology ATA program prepares students for advanced welding skills in Flux Cored Arc (FCAW), GTAW (TIG), GMAW (MIG), and SMAW (stick) welding. Students will have the opportunity to gain WABO Welding Certification.

 

 

 

 

 

A Certificate of Completion in Welding can be completed in just 1 year with our evening welding program. Classes are offered in the evening to provide students the flexibility of attending other classes during the day or working students can continue to work while earning their certificate.

Examples of some of the welding joints performed.

Career Opportunities

Welding technician jobs exist in nearly all manufacturing, construction, repair and processing industries. Welders are employed in vehicle and heavy equipment manufacturing, ship and aircraft building, bridge, building and pipeline construction and the list goes on and on. In general, if metal joining (welding) is a part of the manufacturing, construction or repair process, welding technicians are doing it. There are many local and regional employers in manufacturing, construction, and maintenance. The average salary for an entry level welder is $8-$16 per hour in the region and up to $45 or more per hour for highly skilled certified welders..

Instructor Information

Ken Cotton -- teaches first year classes

Phone: 736-9391 ext. 391

email: kcotton@centralia.edu

Mike Driscoll -- teaches second year classes

Phone: 736-9391 ext. 202

email: mdriscoll@centralia.edu