Throughout the state, employers are looking for welders with mechanical aptitude, good hand-eye coordination, and the willingness to work under occasional adverse conditions. Shop safety Industrial First Aid and CPR Job Search Skills Emphasis is on stick electrode welding. Destructive tests are performed on groove welds in both the stick and wire feed processes. Instruction is individualized so that students may progress at their own rate. An eye examination and glasses, if needed, are strongly recommended before enrollment.
National certification is available through an independent agency.
This is an additional cost. Contact instructor for exact costs. The shop is also equiped with a power hacksaw and metal shears and brakes. Physical requirements of the occupation are the ability to lift 100 lbs., carry 50 lbs., and stoop, kneel, crawl, walk, and stand continuously.