Advanced Skills

Additive Manufacturing
3D printing and additive production methods.
High demand
Entry
3D Printing Metals
Metal powder bed fusion and DED processes.
High demand
Advanced
Laser Cutting
High-precision laser cutting and engraving.
High demand
Specialized
Waterjet Cutting
Abrasive water cutting for various materials.
High demand
Entry
CNC Machining
CNC mill, lathe, and multi-axis programming.
Medium demand
Advanced
Smart Factory Tech
Industry 4.0 connected manufacturing systems.
Medium demand
Specialized
Digital Thread
Data continuity from design through production.
Medium demand
Entry
AI for Vision
Machine vision with AI-powered defect detection.
Growing demand
Advanced
Machine Learning for Predictive
Machine learning for predictive analytics.
Growing demand
Specialized
Augmented Reality Support
Augmented reality for maintenance and training.
Growing demand
Entry

Career Path

Entry Welder Helper
0-2 years experience
$35K - $45K

Certifications

OSHA 10 AWS D1.1
Mid-Level Certified Welder
2-5 years experience
$45K - $65K

Certifications

AWS Certified 3G/4G Plate 6G Pipe
Senior Lead Welder / CWI
5-10 years experience
$65K - $85K

Certifications

AWS CWI ASME IX API 1104
Expert Welding Engineer
10+ years experience
$85K - $120K+

Certifications

CWE/CWEng PE License Six Sigma

Training Programs

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Lincoln Electric Welding School

Cleveland, OH
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Hobart Institute of Welding Technology

Troy, OH
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Tulsa Welding School

Tulsa, OK • Jacksonville, FL • Houston, TX
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