If you want a stable and lucrative career in trades, learning how to weld can be a good start.
Before being ready for employment in the field, you will need to complete a training program that can last between a few months and a few years.
This trade can be learned during high school or through a post-secondary program or apprenticeship.
Below we have compiled information about welding programs available in the Dayton, Ohio region.
Dayton Sheet Metal Workers Apprenticeship
Dayton Sheet Metal Workers Apprenticeship prepares students for a career in the sheet metal industry through classroom study and on-the-job training.
Apprentices work alongside an experienced journeyman and earn a salary that increases as they perfect their skills.
There are no tuition costs and no fees for books or other educational materials.
All members of the Sheet Metal Worker Union qualify for Health & Welfare benefits and a variety of Pension plans.
Address: 6550 Poe Avenue, Dayton, OH 45414
Sinclair College
The Welding, Metal Joining, & Fabrication program offered by Sinclair College is designed to help those who already work in the industry and students who want to get ready for an entry-level position.
The curriculum covers a variety of skills, including:
- Introduction to Mechanical Drafting with AutoCAD
- Fundamentals of Tooling and Machining
- Welding & Metal Joining
- Weldability of Ferrous and Nonferrous Metals
- And more
Address: 444 West Third Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402
Elite Welding Academy
Elite Welding Academy is offering a Structural and Pipe Welding program at its Cincinnati campus.
The 1000-hour program covers pipe and structural welding in commercial and industrial settings.
Manufacturing welding is also included in the program.
For those located near South Point, a 240-hour Manufacturing Welding/SP Program is also available.
The school offers day and night classes.
Address: 9740 Near Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University is offering a Major in Welding Engineering for those who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the field.
The program covers materials science, design, inspection, lasers, robots, and other mechanical and electronic systems.
Before choosing their Major, students begin as pre-majors in Welding Engineering by taking courses in math, chemistry, physics, and engineering.
This program can be completed in four years.
Address: Fontana Laboratories Suite 2136, 140 W. 19th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210
Butler Tech
The Welding Technology program offered by Butler Tech gives students the opportunity of earning hands-on experience in this field.
The program explores the latest technologies and combines college-like instruction with practical activities preparing students for a technical career or for an associate’s degree program.
The curriculum covers topics such as:
- Basic metallurgy
- Blueprint reading
- Metal fabrication
- Flux Core Arc Welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- And many other welding-related subjects
Address: 3605 Hamilton Middletown Rd, Fairfield Township, OH 45011
