Welding Technology
Program Description
The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metal industry.
Program Content
Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes. Courses in math, blueprint reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing provides the student with industry-standard skills developed through classroom training and practical application.
Employment Opportunities
Successful graduates of the Welding Technology curriculum may be employed as entry-level technicians in welding and metalworking industries. Career opportunities also exist in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, quality control, supervision, and welding-related self-employment.
Fill out the Contact Request Form if you would like to be contacted by this department.
Program Information
- Robert Long
Welding Instructor
(919) 464-2284
rjlong@johnstoncc.edu
- Kenneth Duncan
Welding Instructor
(919) 464-2245
kwduncan@johnstoncc.edu
- Jon Barbour
Welding Instructor
(919) 464-2334
j_barbour5@johnstoncc.edu
- Maxie Kirby
Department Chair, Advanced Technologies
(919) 464-2285
wmkirby@johnstoncc.edu
Admissions
- JCC Admissions Office
(919) 209-2128
Additional Education Opportunities
East Carolina University (ECU) offers a transfer program for Technology programs.
Students are able to transfer their AAS degree to ECU for a Bachelor of Science in
Industrial Technology (BSIT).
For more information on BSIT programs click here.
For a list of approved Associate of Applied Science Degrees for the BSIT, click here.