Welding Technology Department
Industrial A, room 104 ·· 541-917-4583 ··
Majors and Programs | Instructors
Welding is a rewarding career for men and women who enjoy challenges and like to work with their hands. Welding is used in constructing ships, automobiles, bridges, buildings, aircraft and many other products. In the welding process, heat is used to fuse metal pieces together. Soldering and brazing are similar processes that are used on electronic and other small equipment.
People already employed in welding or a related field may upgrade their skills by enrolling in the classes offered through the Welding department. Welding I, Welding II, Welding III, and Preparation for Certification classes offer students limited exposure to welding processes and practices. Advanced coursework to prepare for certification in pipe or plate welding is available with instructor permission. Testing is done by an independent agency.
The Welding Technology program supports student participation in Skills USA-VICA and the student membership program with the American Welding Society (AWS).
The welding shop is a large, modern facility with up-to-date equipment. It has 29 oxyacetylene stations, 23 manual stick electrode stations, 36 MIG and 18 TIG stations. Other equipment includes plasma arc, Computer/Numerical Controlled flame cutting, template cutting, shearing, bending, drilling and rigging equipment. Classrooms are conveniently located next to the shop and audiovisual materials are available.
