Automation Skills

Automated Material Handling
Essential skill for modern manufacturing environments.
High demand
Entry
Conveyor Systems
Design, maintenance, and troubleshooting of belt and roller conveyors.
High demand
Advanced
Pneumatics
Compressed air systems for actuators, valves, and cylinders.
High demand
Specialized
Hydraulics
High-pressure fluid systems for heavy machinery and presses.
High demand
Entry
Sensors and Actuators
Proximity sensors, limit switches, and output devices.
Medium demand
Advanced
IoT in Manufacturing
Connected devices, data collection, and cloud integration.
Medium demand
Specialized
Industrial Networking
Industrial Ethernet, fieldbus, and network architecture.
Medium demand
Entry
Ethernet/IP
Industrial protocol for real-time communication.
Growing demand
Advanced
Profinet
PROFINET industrial Ethernet standard.
Growing demand
Specialized
Sensor Fusion
Combining multiple sensor inputs for accurate measurement.
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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