Welding
Set up, operate, or tend welding, soldering, or brazing machines or robots that weld, braze, solder, or heat treat metal products, components, or assemblies. Includes workers who operate laser cutters or laser-beam machines.
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Jobs available locally 286 |
Demand Locally +1 % |
Annual Wage Range $43,081 – $68,069 |
Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Includes those engineers working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials. Includes metallurgists and metallurgical engineers, ceramic engineers, and welding engineers.
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Jobs available locally 133 |
Demand Locally +1 % |
Annual Wage Range $65,145 – $166,483 |
Use hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand-soldering, or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.
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Jobs available locally 2,869 |
Demand Locally +2 % |
Annual Wage Range $31,017 – $84,368 |
Program Level:
Continuing Education
Program Type:
Face-to-Face
Department:
Continuing Education
Institute:
Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics
College:
SPC
What is the Welding program?
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What is the Shielded Metal Arc Welding Program? |
Who Should Enroll
This course is ideal for beginners with little to no welding experience, as well as those looking to strengthen their understanding of SMAW fundamentals. Whether you’re pursuing a career in welding or seeking hands-on technical skills, this introductory course sets you on the right path.
Students will learn how to:
- Understand the operation of welding power sources and how they influence arc characteristics.
- Select the correct type of electrode and amperage settings for a range of material thicknesses and welding positions.
- Define the basic principles of arc welding and explain electrode classifications used in the industry.
- Perform SMAW operations across various joint designs and welding positions with confidence.
This course blends theory with practical skill development so that learners gain both knowledge and real-world experience in shielded metal arc welding.
Courses
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Program Information
Time Commitment80 Contact Hours 8 Week Training |
CertificationCertificate of Completion (Alamo) |
Career OutlookLearn more at the Alamo Colleges Career Coach website |
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