Welding Technology

Overview

  • Delivery: Daytime and Afternoon/Evening Classes
  • Start: Fall Semester, Full-Time
  • Location: Rosemount Campus

Outcomes

Program Data Sheet

Major Description

The Welding Program offers a variety of training in different welding processes specific to our trade. Students will gain knowledge through theory in class and hands on experience in the welding lab. The major topics and welding processes will be covered in this nine-month course to ready the student for entry level positions in the industry. Subjects that are  covered include:  Shielded Metal Arc, Gas Metal Arc, Flux Cored Arc, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Processes Oxy/Fuel, Plasma Arc, Carbon Air Arc Cutting and Gouging Processes. Students will work with a variety of metals which include: Steel, Stainless Steel, and Aluminum. Shop Fabrication, Blueprint Reading, Math, Visual Inspection, Safety are covered in the curriculum.

Work Environment

Welders with the ability to fabricate and weld metal products from blueprints are needed in great demand in a wide range of industries. Working careers in industry consist of three major areas:  Manufacturing, Construction, and Repair.

Potential Job Titles

  • Welder
  • Welding Assembly Technician
  • Machine Operator
  • Spot Welder
  • Braze Operator
  • Fitter-Welder
  • Robot Operator
  • Fabricator
  • Finishing Technician

Salary Data

  • Average Wage:  $19.17/hour
  • Top Earners:  $25.94/hour

Gainful Employment Reports

Academic Advisor


Instructors

Timothy Felch 651-423-8314 Tim.Felch@dctc.edu BIO
Bruce Hartung 651-423-8479 bruce.hartung@dctc.edu BIO