Welding and Manufacturing

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!

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Career Opportunities

Welder – Metal and Plastics
Fabricator
Welding Inspector
Manufacturing/Design
Combination Welder
Equipment Repair

Career Skills Developed

Blueprints and projects
GMAW, SMAW, GTAW and Oxyfuel Welding
Fabrication of a variety of products
Proper operation of shear and press brake
Testing of weld samples
Scientific concepts in the materials joining process
Training of machine-guided Oxyfuel and Plasma Arc cutting including CNC programming of equipment

Program Highlights

Students will participate in the national technical organization SkillsUSA where they will have the opportunity to enter competitions to showcase the skills they have learned.

Additional Features

Early job placement opportunity during second semester of senior year
Mentoring opportunities
Apprenticeships

Columbus State Community College allows up to 10 selected credits earned in this program at SWCA to be transferable to the college and applied toward a degree. The number of college credits are subject to change.

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The Materials Joining Students on Their Trip to AutoTool

The Materials Joining Program was invited to tour the AutoTool facility located in Plain City. Students were able to take part in hands-on activities and be exposed to a real-life work environment. Special thanks to AutoTool!

Featured Former Student

Kristen Frizzell is a CTE class of 2014 graduate. Kristen came to the South-Western Career Academy from Westland High School and spent two years in the Materials Joining Program. Through the program, Kristen states, “In addition to learning the skill of welding, work ethic and the importance of being accountable were valuable lessons I learned."

Her career goal is to become an underwater welder and commercial diver on an oil rig. Kristen is currently enrolled for commercial diving at CDA Technical Institute in Jacksonville, Florida!

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