Welding
Career Description
The Welding Technology Diploma and Certificate curriculums provide students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metalworking industry.
Career Information
Graduates of the Welding Technology curriculum may be employed as entry-level technicians in welding and metalworking industries. Career opportunities also exist in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, quality control, supervision, and welding-related self-employment.
The following is a list of local employers in the field of Welding Technology:
- Public Schools of Robeson County
- Public Schools of North Carolina
- Campbell Soup
- Sentinel Fence
- Bluescope
- Titan Flow
- Dupont
- Sanderson Farms
- Precision Pipe
- McCarter Electric
- Design Tech Fabrication
Entry-Level Salary
- $12.00/hour – $25.00/hour
Program Requirements
The Welding Technology Diploma is a 39-credit hour program. There is a basic core of 30 credit hours. The program also consists of 9 general education credit hours. The Welding Technology Certificate is a 18-credit hour program.
Helpful Personal Attributes
Highly motivated to work with industry, a strong sense of ethical behavior, a positive attitude, ability to work well with others and effective oral, written and communication skills.
Program Contact
If you would like additional information about the Welding Diploma and Welding Certificate Programs, contact Michael Levinson, Department Chair, at 910-272-3471 or by email mlevinson@robeso.edu or Bobby Locklear, Discipline Lead, at 910-272-3474 or by email bolocklear@robeson.edu.
