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Welding Technology
The Welding Technology program at Northeast Alabama Community College prepares students for high-demand careers in structural, pipe, and fabrication welding. Housed in our new Workforce Development Skills Training Center, students train in modern welding booths and fabrication spaces using industry-standard equipment designed to meet real-world workforce needs.
Whether you are entering the workforce for the first time or upgrading your skills, NACC’s welding program provides hands-on training aligned with Alabama industry and American Welding Society (AWS) standards.
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Students train in:
- Individual welding booths for SMAW, GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG), and FCAW
- A newly expanded fabrication area
- A CNC Plasma Cutting System for precision automated cutting
- A large metal brake for advanced forming and fabrication
- Tool and equipment training aligned with industry expectations
Our program emphasizes safety, blueprint reading, welding symbols, metallurgy fundamentals, and fabrication skills essential for today’s industrial workforce.
What You’ll Learn
Graduates of the Welding Technology program will:
- Perform shielded metal arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored, and TIG welding processes
- Interpret blueprints and welding symbols
- Demonstrate proper joint preparation and fit-up techniques
- Operate fabrication equipment, including CNC plasma cutting systems
- Apply OSHA safety standards in welding and fabrication environments
- Prepare for industry-recognized certifications
Career Opportunities
Welding remains one of Alabama’s most in-demand skilled trades. Graduates pursue careers as:
- Structural Welders
- Pipe Welders
- Fabrication Technicians
- Industrial Maintenance Welders
- Manufacturing and Construction Welders
Welding skills are transferable across industries, including advanced manufacturing, construction, automotive, aerospace support, and infrastructure development.
Stackable Credentials & Career Pathways
NACC offers certificate options that serve as entry points into the Welding Technology pathway. Students may continue into an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree, expanding their career opportunities and advancement potential.
Our program works closely with local industry partners to ensure curriculum updates reflect current workforce demands and employer expectations.
Workforce & Industry Alignment
Through strong partnerships with regional employers, the Welding program supports:
- Cooperative Education (Co-op) opportunities
- Industry-driven curriculum updates
- Workforce training initiatives
- Dual Enrollment opportunities for high school students
NACC remains committed to preparing welders who are technically skilled, safety-conscious, and workforce-ready from day one.
Why Choose Welding at NACC?
✔ New Workforce Development Skills Training Center
✔ Expanded fabrication space and welding booths
✔ Advanced CNC plasma technology
✔ Experienced instructors with industry expertise
✔ Strong employer connections and job placement support
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Meet Our Faculty
John Fowler
Instructor/Advisor
IS 103 Phone ext. 2811
Email: folwerj@nacc.edu
Blake Shankles
Instructor/Advisor
IS 103 Phone ext. 2826
Email: shanklesb@nacc.edu
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