Welding-Industrial

Why Consider Welding-Industrial?

  • Welding skills are in high demand across many industries, making you a valuable asset for numerous employers.
  • You're interested in a career that allows you to see the skillful results of your hands-on work every day.
  • Mastering shielded metal, gas metal, and gas tungsten arc welding (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW) provides you an excellent foundation for a successful welding career.

Why Learn at 91Ƭ?

  • This program is offered through our flexible competency-based education (CBE) format, which allows you to accelerate your learning while receiving personalized coaching and support.
  • With frequent start dates, begin when it's convenient for you.
  • 91Ƭ is an American Welding Society Accredited Test Facility, making certification testing convenient for you.
  • Instructors have decades of combined experience in the field, teaching, and testing.
  • Learn in our state-of-the-art facilities, including our KOHLER Center for Manufacturing Excellence.

What It Takes

  • Attention to detail
  • Interest in understanding materials used in your work
  • Ability to read work orders and instructions to determine product specifications and material requirements
  • Good mechanical aptitude

91Ƭ’s Welding-Industrial program prepares students to obtain nationally recognized credentials to be employed/practice in the state of Wisconsin. However, the college does not guarantee its curriculum matches the full requirements for preparation, examination, or licensure in other states.

91Ƭ is an accredited test facility for the American Welding Society. Learn more about our testing facility.

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Career Area
Manufacturing
Type
Technical Diploma
Program Number
31-442-1
Availability
CBE
  • 2 Terms
  • 27 Credits
  • Financial Aid Eligible
  • Frequent start dates

Career Outlook

Welding - Industrial

Median Income: $56,728.00*

Potential Job Titles

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Set up, operate, and monitor machines that weld, solder, braze, or join metal components. Adjust machine settings, load and position materials, inspect finished products for quality and accuracy, perform routine maintenance, and ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently. Work is commonly performed in manufacturing and production environments where precision and consistency are essential.

Disclosure:

*As with any survey data, the wages presented here are prone to error and sampling bias. Educational decisions should not be entirely based on the data presented here. Graduate Outcome Survey data is from 2024–2025 91Ƭ graduates. 

Admission and First Semester Enrollment Steps

  • Submit online application
  • Complete the online Student Success Questionnaire 
  • Complete Get Started at 91Ƭ appointment
    • Application Check-in
    • College Orientation Overview
    • 1st Time Program Registration

Submit high school transcripts, college transcripts, and test scores (optional, highly recommended). Official transcripts will be needed for transferring college credit(s) and for financial aid purposes.

Program Cost

  • Tuition Cost: $6,362.30
  • Book Cost: $232.00
  • Supply Cost: $320.00
  • Program Total: $6,914.30

Some of 91Ƭ’s programs may reach program capacity due to high demand. When this occurs, the College will follow the Admissions Procedure to establish and maintain a waitlist to prioritize enrollment. In addition, some programs may offer a petition process outlined in their specific program handbook.

COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION is a learning model offering far more flexibility than traditional models. Fitting college around your work and personal commitments is possible because CBE allows you to:

  • Learn When You Want To
  • Progress at Your Own Pace
  • Receive Personalized Coaching & Support  

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Faculty Bios

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Brian Strebe

I worked in the field of welding and fabrication for many years. I enjoy sharing with others my knowledge and teaching them a new skill set that will get them started in a very rewarding career.

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David Saunders

I worked in the field of welding and fabrication for 35+ years and having the opportunity to pass my knowledge down to others is so rewarding. Teaching is one way to give back to an industry that has given me many opportunities.

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Jeremy Dekker

As a welding educator, I am excited to share my experiences with today's future Welders and Fabricators and watch them grow in this profession! 

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Mitchell Schmidt

Being a welding instructor involves more than the classroom and textbook teaching. Throughout mentoring and coaching, I strive to create a high skill level for all students so that they are successful in the welding industry.

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