Automation Skills
Automated Material Handling
Essential skill for modern manufacturing environments.
Conveyor Systems
Design, maintenance, and troubleshooting of belt and roller conveyors.
Pneumatics
Compressed air systems for actuators, valves, and cylinders.
Hydraulics
High-pressure fluid systems for heavy machinery and presses.
Sensors and Actuators
Proximity sensors, limit switches, and output devices.
IoT in Manufacturing
Connected devices, data collection, and cloud integration.
Industrial Networking
Industrial Ethernet, fieldbus, and network architecture.
Ethernet/IP
Industrial protocol for real-time communication.
Profinet
PROFINET industrial Ethernet standard.
Sensor Fusion
Combining multiple sensor inputs for accurate measurement.
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 SigmaTraining Programs
View all →Lincoln Electric Welding School
Cleveland, OH
Hobart Institute of Welding Technology
Troy, OH
Tulsa Welding School
Tulsa, OK • Jacksonville, FL • Houston, TX
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