Welding Technology is one of American industries' most vital production and trade processes.
Skilled welders plan and lay out their work from drawings, blueprints or written instructions.
They are able to operate automatic welding machines as well as perform manual welding. They often perform jobs where strength of the weld is critical and may be required to pass a qualifying examination. The employment outlook for graduates of the Welding Technology Major is very good. Graduates can expect to find full-time employment in production work, manufacturing, repair and maintenance, as well as the construction industry. Welding skills also lend themselves to entrepreneurship and some welders go into business for themselves.