Strengthen Your Future!

Join our program to become one of the most in-demand professionals around - a skilled welder! Work with virtual reality and actual welding equipment as you learn several major arc welding techniques including Gas Metal Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Oxy-Fuel Welding and Flux Core Arc Welding.

  • Experiment with a variety of welding techniques and materials
  • Explore the differences between soldering, brazing and welding
  • Learn welding symbols and how to read blueprints
  • Repair customer items big and small

Tools & Equipment

  • CNC and Fabrication Machines

  • Fume Extractors

  • Metal

  • STIG

  • MIG

  • TIG

  • Wire Brush


Through this program, you’ll be prepared to earn -

  • SENSE 1

  • OSHA-10


Up to 25 free college credits available*

*Students must meet requirements. 

The number of credits varies by college.


Future Career Options & Earning Potential

The range of pay for professionals in Welding Technology covers a broad range and depends upon many factors. Below are annual salary ranges for a few roles this program may lead you into.

With a HS diploma (some certification could be required):

  • Welding, Soldering & Brazing Machine Setter - Entry Level: $35,480 | Median: $42,530 | High End: $55,830
  • Structural Metal Fabricator/Fitter - Entry Level: $37,960 | Median: $47,950 | High End: $67,580
  • Welder - Entry Level: $39,090 | Median: $49,990 | High End: $70,200
  • Boilermaker - Entry Level: $48,430 | Median: $98,220 | High End: $107,150

With additional college and/or advanced certifications: 

  • Plumber, Pipefitter, or Pipe Welder - Entry Level: $46,560 | Median: $80,190 | High End: $103,430
  • First-Line Supervisor of Mechanics/Installers/Repairers - Entry Level: $46,490 | Median: $77,810 | High End: $121,840
  • Materials Engineer - Entry Level: $62,640 | Median: $94,050 | $139,690

* Note: Jobs titles and salary data are taken directly from O*Net.

Classes are held at:

Kent Career Tech Center

Drew Black Welder
Erik Dedenbach Career Tech Education Specialist
Jordan Sund Welding Technology
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