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Welding & Metal Fabrication

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Overview

The Welding & Metal Fabrication Technology program covers a very diverse area in which the students are trained on shielded metal arc welding, flux cored arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, oxy-acetylene/cutting, and welding and brazing processes. Students also study emerging technologies such as glass and plastic welding. Theory includes the aspects related to safety in today’s welding facilities as well as welding symbols and blueprint usage. There are also opportunities for students to use their new skills in creative ways.

Possible Certifications

  • FCAW 3G D1.1 Code

  • OSHA Certification

  • Fork Lift Operator 

  • SMAW 3G 7018 D1.1 Code

Career Opportunities

Below are the potential job opportunities for students graduating from this program. Foundational careers are those that can usually be obtained immediately after high school with the industry-recognized certifications earned at York Tech. Technical careers typically require the industry-recognized certifications earned at York Tech plus a two-year associates degree. Professional careers typically require the industry-recognized certifications earned at York Tech and a four-year college degree (or more).


  • Foundational Careers

    • Sheet Metal Worker

    • Apprentice Iron Worker

    • Agricultural/Farm Equipment Repair Technician

    • Millwright

    • Maintenance Technician

    • Assembler

    • Manufacturing Shop Employee

    • Fabricator/Metal Finisher

    • MIG/TIG Entry Level Welder

    • Spot Welder/Tacker

  • Technical Careers

    • Blueprint Design/Reader

    • Research and Development

    • Laboratory Technician

    • Welding Salesperson

    • Boilermaker

    • Shop Foreman

    • CNC Operator

    • Tool & Die Welder

    • Certified Nuclear Welder

    • Certified Oil Pipeline Welder/Fabricator

  • Professional Careers

    • Certified Underwater Welder

    • Laser Welder/Technician

    • Business Owner/CEO

    • Weld Construction Executive

    • Plant Superintendent

    • Executive Project Manager

    • Blueprint Design Engineer

    • Research Engineer

    • Metallurgist

    • Certified Radiographic Interpreter

    • Vocational Welding Instructor

What to Expect

This is a standalone program that does not rotate with any other programs. Students accepted into it will take Welding & Metal Fabrication courses during all four years at York Tech, with the exception being students who participate in a co-op opportunity during their senior year.

Uniform

Students at York Tech are required to wear a uniform at all times. While in their shop classes, they must wear the uniform designated by the program instructor. At all other times, students may wear their shop uniform OR York Tech apparel, which is sold through the School Store and the Fan Shop. Please review the Student Handbook for a full explanation of the dress code. 


The specific uniform requirements for Welding & Metal Fabrication can be viewed below. All items that are hyperlinked must be purchased from the online store associated with the link. Items not hyperlinked may be purchased from any retailer, unless noted otherwise.


Required Items

  • Shop classes

    • Black program t-shirt

    • Solid blue or black jeans, khakis, or Dickies

    • Black or brown high-top work boots

      • Must have leather uppers, hard soles, and steel tips

    • 1/4" round-style soap stone holder

    • Mig welper diagonal pliers

    • 12' tape measure

    • 11R vice grips

  • Academic classes 


Optional Items


*Some items sold in the Fan Shop, such as hats, may not be worn during school. Please review the Student Handbook for a full explanation of the dress code.

How to Apply

More information about how to submit an application for York Tech's full-time high school programs can be found on the full-time admissions web page.

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