Welding Technology Career Pathways
Career Options
Welding Technology Program graduates are prepared to work in various industries, including manufacturing, construction, agriculture, and oil and gas in the role of Inspector, Welding Engineer, Welder’s Helper, Supervisor, Educator, Braze Operator, and others.
Graduates who wish to continue their studies may transfer to the Applied Studies Baccalaureate degree program at California State University at Bakersfield (CSUB), the Industrial Automation Bachelor in Science (B.S.) degree at Bakersfield College, or to another four-year institution offering B.S. degrees in Industrial Technology or an Energy-related field of study. For those interested in transferring to a four-year school, please contact your counselor to determine which additional courses are needed to transfer.
Degree
Link for more about the Associate in Science in Welding Technology Program and related career options.
Earnings Potential
|
Possible career types/employment opportunities |
Median Hourly Rate |
Median Annual Wage |
|
Fabricator |
$17.89 |
$37,170 |
|
Sheet Metal Worker |
$25.69 |
$53,440 |
|
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers |
$22.60 |
$47,010 |
Source: “Occupational Outlook Handbook.” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 8 Sept.
2022. www.bls.gov/ooh. Accessed 19 April 2023.
Contact Us
Taft College Switchboard
661-763-7700
Kristi Richards — Career Technical Facilitator-Counselor
661-763-7813
Email: CareerReady@taftcollege.edu