Welding and Manufacturing

Check out the Welding and Manufacturing Intro Video!

The Technology of Multiple Joining Operations

The world of welding and manufacturing is an ever-growing field. Many area business leaders have stated there is a tremendous rise in the need for skilled and knowledgeable workers in this program's area, yet there are not enough of those skilled workers to fill the jobs available. If you are one who pays attention to detail, is good with your hands, and likes to develop and manufacture items from a simple print design to the live product, then this is the program for you!

Info Sheet

Career Opportunities

AWS Certified Welder or Inspector
Metal Fabricator
Iron Worker, Pipe Fitter, or Sheet Metal Worker
Pipeline Welder
Welding Engineer
Manufacturing/Maintenance Technician

Career Skills Developed

Blueprints, measurement, and project design
SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW welding
Plasma Arc, CAC, and Oxyfuel cutting
Fabrication of a variety of projects
Proper operation of hydraulic shear
Certified testing of weld samples
Chemical metallurgy
Industry recognized credentials

Program Highlights

Work Based Learning opportunity during second semester of senior year
Mentorship opportunities
AWS Certified Welding Certificate and/or Qualification opportunities
Multi-step independent work lab component

Curriculum Plan

Suggested Skill Set

Strong Measurement Skills
Mathematics
Verbal, Non-Verbal and Written Communication
Self-Motivated
Mechanical Aptitude
Kinesthetic Learner
Oral Communication
High Listening Ability
Collaboration

Coordination
Design
Critical Thinking
Multilimb coordination
Acuity
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Production and Processing
Operation and Control
Identifying object, actions, and event order

Organization
Self-Management
Initiative and Drive
Dependability
Professionalism
Prioritizing
Time-Management
Versatility
Project Management
Trust
Authenticity

Additional Features

Students who meet required criteria may participate in Work Based Learning in the second semester of their senior year
Students who successfully complete the two-year welding program may receive advanced college credit through agreements with Columbus State Community College
Successful skill attainment in this program may lead to an American Welding Society (AWS) Welding Certification and/or Qualification.
Students will participate in SkillsUSA, a student leadership organization, which is apart of the curriculum.

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Congratulations to Welding and Manufacturing senior Kaden Booher!

Kaden Booher, a senior in Welding and Manufacturing, participated in a first-time training partnership between Hilliard Schools, SWCS at SWCA, and Worthington Industries. Classes were held from January - May, and culminated in selective job offers and a signing day last Friday for seven students with Kaden being one of them. The final class project consisted of designing and installing a playground, where the signing day was held.

South Western City Schools Career Tech

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