Advance your career
Develop the skills you need to pursue a great career in welding fabrication. In this program, the learner will discover the wonderful world of welding and fabrication through the use of the three major electrical welding processes: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). Learners will weld in all positions preparing you for a career in many fields of work, including manufacturing, shipbuilding, custom fabrication and pipe welding. Learners will perfect their welding technique on mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum with a thickness range of 16 gauge up to one inch thick. Learners will perfect their weld quality techniques by using visual inspection and destructive testing. Throughout this program, the learner will apply math and print reading to today’s industry standards. In this technical diploma, learners will set up, program, and use metal cutting and forming equipment to produce steel fabrication to industry specifications. Learners will be introduced to Lean manufacturing by applying their welding and fabrication skills in an automated fabrication cell to include robotic welding.
Lakeshore is an accredited test facility for the American Welding Society. Learn more about our testing facility.
*Welding program course content prepares students for numerous state and national certifications. None are required to complete the program; there are additional costs for testing/certification. The College does not guarantee its curriculum matches the requirements for preparation, examinations, or licensure for other states.