Study welding at JCC
The Welding Technology degree at Jamestown Community College prepares you for employment in the expanding fields of welding and welding technology engineering. You can pursue careers such as welding technician, welding supervisor, inspector, and sales engineer. You’ll be involved in testing and improving welding processes, procedures, and equipment. Graduates can also transfer to four-year institutions offering the bachelor’s degree in welding engineering technology.
JCC’s program provides a strong foundation in welding processes, including safety, proper equipment setup, and metallurgy. You’ll also gain practical experience in shielded metal arc, gas metal arc, and gas tungsten arc welding.
JCC also offers NYSDOT welder certification testing »
2023 median pay for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers: $48,940/year according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Where to study at JCC
- Fully available on the Jamestown Campus
- Some courses must be completed on the Jamestown Campus
Welding technology skills
After you complete the program, you will be able to:
- Perform AWS code quality welds on plate and pipe in all positions using shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, and gas tungsten arc welding.
- Visually inspect all fillet welds and groove welds to ensure that they meet code criteria.
- Weld low carbon steel, stainless steel, as well as aluminum using shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, and gas tungsten arc welding.
- Accurately read and comprehend welding blueprints and welding symbols.
- Fabricate off of a blueprint.
- Write and understand welding procedure specifications, procedure qualification test records, and welding qualification test records.