Welding Technology
Offerings For Welding Technology:| AAS Degrees | Credit Welding & Inspection Certificates | Continuing Education Certificates |
| The AAS degrees in welding technology are designed to prepare individuals for a career as welding technicians in the fabrication, construction and manufacturing industries. This program provides the foundation for continued studies should the student desire to continue his or her education at a four-year college or university. More |
The certificate in welding technology is designed to prepare the individual for a career as a welding technician in the fabrication, construction and manufacturing industries. These certificates provide the foundation for continued studies should the student desire to continue toward an AAS degree. More |
The welding technology continuing education certificate program prepares the student for entry-level employment as a structural welder. Some courses completed in the certificate programs may be applied toward the welding technology AAS degree through Linked Courses, however Semester Credit Hours can only be earned by enrolling through Credit Registration and not CE, and students must meet LSC Credit Registration qualifications – high school diploma, GED, or early admissions program entry. More |
Offerings Available At:
- CyFair
- Montgomery
- North Harris
Salary:
Welding Industry At-a-Glance
Beginning welders start at $13/hour in Texas Experienced welders can make more than $28/hour in Texas Most jobs offer overtime, which pays time-and-a-half There will be a 25 percent increase in the need for welders over the next 7 years in Texas. Many companies provide excellent benefits including medical insurance and paid vacation.
Welding training is extensive and consists of learning how to run the torch, the plasma cutting machine, stick welding, TIG and beveling machines, as well as safety requirements. There will always be the need for well-trained individuals in the various trade industries. Welding offers a variety of job options in this region, particularly in the oil & gas, and construction fields.
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What do welders do?
Welders use hand welding, flame cutting, hand soldering, or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products to produce a 100 percent weld according to specifications and blueprints.
Who hires welders?
Welders are needed in a variety of fields. Lone Star College is fortunate to have campuses near several major companies in our region:
National Oilwell Varco is a worldwide leader for more than 140 years in the design, manufacture and sale of equipment and components used in oil and gas drilling and production operations, the provision of oilfield services, and supply chain integration services to the upstream oil and gas industry.
Bauer Manufacturing, Inc. is a 200-year-old international company that manufactures equipment to build the foundations for some of the world's largest construction projects.
ReedHycalog is a global leader that designs, manufactures and sells premium roller cone and fixed cutter drill bits, drilling tools, and provides other specialty drilling services for the oilfield.
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