Factory Skills

Forklift / Lift Truck
Powered industrial truck operation and safety.
High demand
Entry
Lean Manufacturing
Waste reduction and flow optimization.
High demand
Advanced
Kaizen Events
Continuous improvement events and methodology.
High demand
Specialized
5S Implementation
Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, Sustain workplace organization.
High demand
Entry
TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)
Total Productive Maintenance programs.
Medium demand
Advanced
Just-In-Time
Pull-based production and inventory systems.
Medium demand
Specialized
Kanban Systems
Visual workflow and inventory management.
Medium demand
Entry
Changeover Reduction
SMED and quick changeover techniques.
Growing demand
Advanced
Safety Compliance (OSHA)
Workplace safety regulations and compliance.
Growing demand
Specialized
Lockout/Tagout
Energy isolation procedures for maintenance.
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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