Starting Salary
​35k

Job Growth:
​High Need

Salary
35k - 84k

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Welding

​Program
Course Description
Students in this program learn metal-working processes that include; welding, cutting, grinding and custom fabrication while working with steel, aluminum and other metals commonly found in modern industry.

Operate a blow torch to construct metal art sculptures, iron art and creative ornamental projects. Discover how to manipulate metal to design new projects or repair cars, bikes, motorcycles etc.

​Daily projects help reinforce skills in stick welding, MIG and TIG welding, flame-cutting, plasma cutting and plasma cutting.
Course Content
  • MIG welding
  • Residential welding
  • Stick welding
  • TIG welding
  • Metal identification
  • Fabrication procedures
  • Gas welding
  • Brazing and fusing
  • Drills, grinder, band saws and chop saws
  • Preparation of metals
  • CNC plasma cutting table
  • Work with iron worker/punch/shear/bend
Career Opportunities Can Include:
  • Welder
  • Machinist
  • Machine Operator
  • Custom Fabricator
  • Pipe Fitter
  • Steam Fitter
  • Iron Worker
  • Construction Contractor
  • Metal Sculpture Artist
  • New Age Blacksmith

College Agreements with:

Randy Jackson

Welding Teacher

I was a Dryden student & Welding student at TST Boces 1982/83 1983/84. I started a Welding business (Jackson’s Welding LLC.) in 1982 that continued open for many years until 2012. I taught at Cortland Boces as a long term sub for a full school year in 1986.  I Started teaching Adult Ed classes in Ithaca and Cortland Boces in 1985, which I still currently teach. I was also a sub for both programs until I took over full time here at TST BOCES. The whole time I did Adult Classes I also did contract Instruction for many businesses as well as had many intern opportunities for area Trade schools at my shop. I participate in the JCATS early training for 8th graders. I also teach at the area youth Correction Facilities. At this time I am enjoying sharing an awesome career that can be the students vehicle to a well rewarded career with a lot of opportunities for a happy life of work, hobby, or side-hustle. For Hobbies I like to camp and ride motorcycles with my two kids and enjoy simple life qualities.  

Testimonials

Shane Warner
Shop Foreman at Stonewell Bodies & Machine, Inc.

Stonewell Bodies is a custom fabrication shop that ships our products around the world.  Stonewell currently has three full time employees that are former students of the welding program taught by Randy Jackson at the TST BOCES.  Randy works closely with his students to provide them the opportunity to learn "real world" experiences.

Darren Wojtanik
2018 Newfield Alumni

“I was in Mr. Jackson’s Welding class and Mr. Kinney’s Heavy Equipment class at the Career and Tech Center. Over the course of the 2 years, there was not a single moment that was boring nor did I think it was a waste of time. The knowledge I received from both teachers has helped me tremendously. I pursued my education in welding during my second year at BOCES, and I furthered it by attending Pennsylvania College of Technology. I use the knowledge I learned from both classes everyday, and I am beyond thankful that I decided to attend BOCES. I would recommend any program to anyone.”

Diamond Sill
​Current Newfield Student

As a sophomore at Newfield High School, I was stuck thinking about what I wanted to do for a career. My grandfather suggested welding because there are fewer females in this field, and he believed it was a good path for me. As soon as I visited the Welding program with the teacher, Mr. Jackson, I couldn’t wait to sign up!

Within the first five months of the Welding program, I learned gas welding, twist plates, bent plates, and puddling with filler metal. You will learn additional skills, not only skills on welds, but professional skills in life with meeting new people from other schools and forming a network with the extended community. Now that I have started my career plans, my goal is to become an underwater welder. TST BOCES and the Welding program with Mr. Jackson will help me get there.

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