CAREER OPTIONS

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

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Helpful Personal Attributes

• Highly motivated to work with industry
• Strong sense of ethical behavior
• Positive attitude
• Ability to work well with others
• Effective oral, written and communication skills

Welding Technology Diploma

The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metalworking industry.

Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes. Courses may include math, print reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing providing the student with industry-standard skills developed through classroom training and practical application.

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.

Find more information on the program: https://catalog.robeson.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=6&poid=696&returnto=507

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.

Welding Technology Certificate

This certificate purpose is designed to provide individuals with entry-level competencies in oxy-fuel, cutting systems, shielding metal arc (stick) welding process, and gas tungsten arc (TIG) welding process.

Find more information on the program: https://catalog.robeson.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=6&poid=695&returnto=507

 The Welding Technology Certificate is a 18-credit hour program.

Levinson, Michael

Electrical Systems Program Director | Building – 9
Email: mlevinson@robeson.edu
Phone: (910) 272-3471

Locklear, Bobby

Welding Program Director | Building – 1
Email: blocklear@robeson.edu
Phone: (910) 272-3474