Welding
The Welding program provides students the opportunity to gain technical skills for a career in the welding industry. Students will become certified in Gas Metal Arc, Shielded Metal Arc, Flux Core Arc, and Gas Tungsten Arc. Students will learn how to permanently join metals together through the study and application of these various welding techniques. The majority of students in this program will be job-ready and working in the field during their senior year while also earning more than 12 points in industry credentials.
Welding Instructor

Dennis Naples
Phone: 330-729-4100 EXT: 1457
Email: denny.naples@mahoningctc.com
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Students in this program will learn:
- MIG, TIG, and SMAW
- Quality Control Application
- Computer Design and Fabrication
- Fabrication TEchniques
- FCAW Welding
- Shop Safety
- Metal Cutting Through OxyFuel Processes

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Welding Higher Education Options
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Welding Career Options
Students who have completed this program are prepared for careers as:
- Entry-level welder in stick, MIG, & flux core
- Welders helper
- All-purpose welder
- Welding salesman
- Maintenance welder
- Fabricator
- Set up welder
Welding Industry Credentials
- American Welding Society (AWS) 12 points
- NCCER Core and Level 1- 12 points
Welding Industry Organization

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