Combination Welder
Combination Welder
You will learn to:
- Operate fire and electricity to design, dismantle and construct a wide range of metal products
- Develop the confidence, work ethic, team cooperation, and stamina necessary for a career in fabrication
- Utilize a wide range of welding processes to earn essential industry recognized certifications
Description
This program will teach students to do quality welding for a variety of construction and manufacturing jobs using multiple structural welding techniques. Instruction will cover welding theory and safety, fabrication, layout, print reading, symbols, math, welding codes, metal characteristics/properties and oxyfuel cutting. Students will learn to perform high quality welds in accordance with welding procedure specifications used in a variety of welding occupations. They will also gain an introduction to pipe welding skills, using SMAW, FCAW and GTAW techniques.
Employment Options
The following list is associated with the approved SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) for this program and does not necessarily represent immediate opportunities; additional training may be required for some options listed.
- Structural Welder
- Pipe Welder
- Combo Welder
- Pipefitter
- Welder’s Helper
- Production Welder
Approximate Pay Potential: $14-31 per hour (O*NET source: 51-4121.00 - Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers)
Who can attend?
Adult
High School
Where?
Lawton - Main Campus
Frederick - Branch Campus
Certification Outcomes:
- Oklahoma Welder Certification
- OSHA 10: General Industry (5302)
- Forklift Certification (2410)
- Cutting Process Operator
- Flux Cored Arc Welder
- Gas Metal Arc Welder
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welder
- Shielded Metal Arc Welder
Applying for this Program
Adult Student
Start Your Application Today!
Please download and read the Non-Medical Admission Booklet above then start your application below.
If you are applying as an ADULT STUDENT, please come to Student Resource Center at Great Plains Technology Center and meet with a Career Advisor to finalize your application.
Student Resource Center
Call: 580-250-5535
Email: studentresourcecenter@greatplains.edu
Walk-in or Postal:
Great Plains Technology Center
Attn: Student Resource Center
4500 SW Lee Blvd.
Building 100, Room 107
Lawton, OK 73505
High School Student
Start Your Application Today!
For more information, visit with your high school counselor, or use any forms of the communications below to schedule an appointment with a Career Counselor.
Student Resource Center
Call: 580-250-5535
Email: studentresourcecenter@greatplains.edu
Walk-in or Postal:
Great Plains Technology Center
Attn: Student Resource Center
4500 SW Lee Blvd.
Building 100, Room 107
Lawton, OK 73505
Konrad Littau
Combination Welder Instructor
Contact:
Phone: 580-250-5626
Send Mr. Littau a message.
Great Plains Technology Center
4500 SW Lee Blvd.
Lawton, OK 73505