Welding Program

The welding program at Ohio Technical College prepares students for careers as welding engineers, manufacturing engineers, application engineers, sales engineers, and project engineer or manager. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Program course include: arc welding, resistance welding, brazing and soldering, cutting, high-energy beam welding and cutting, solid state welding, ferrous and non-ferrous materials, oxidation-reduction reactions, welding metallurgy, welding process and heat treating, structural design, safety, and codes and standards. Get more details below including other Ohio colleges that offer welding program.

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Ohio Technical College

70 N Professor St, Oberlin, OH

About
Ohio Technical College, located in Cleveland, Ohio, was established in 1969 and was known as Ohio Diesel Mechanics School. The school occupied the second floor of a building in the warehouse district, but as popularity for the program grew, the school moved to a larger location and added diesel automotive programs to its curriculum. By 1984 the school had added a full automotive service program and experienced continued growth., resulting in one of the many name changes the school has experienced in its history. In 1994 the school began offering associate degrees, resulting in the current name of the school, and assisting students in pursuing managerial positions. Today the school is continuing its growth with the development of new programs and a partnership with BMW.

Academics
Ohio Technical College provides educational opportunities related to the automotive industry through a number of programs. These programs result in certificates or associate degrees and reflect the large number of specializations within the automotive repair industry. Additionally, the school offers programs in diesel generators and technology. Instructors are professionals from the automotive industry and work hard to ensure that students receive the best education and training possible to enter the workforce as professionals.

Programs offered include:

• Complete Automotive Technology
• Welding
• Auto Diesel Technology
• Classic Car Restoration
• Generator Power Systems

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrollment at Ohio Technical College must be over 18 years of age and have met the minimum basic curriculum requirements prior to admission. To begin the process for admission students must contact the school, at which point an advisor will consult with the student regarding program choice, career goals, and assist in starting the application process.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Assistance (FAFSA) and the OTC Financial Aid Application. The information provided in these documents will be used to determine need, program eligibility and monetary awards.

Students Enrolled in the Welding Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Ohio Technical College has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters

Description

Use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, welders, cutters, and welder fitters employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Cleveland-Elyria, OH
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.22
  • Average Annual Salary: $37900

Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Description

Set up, operate, or tend welding, soldering, or brazing machines or robots that weld, braze, solder, or heat treat metal products, components, or assemblies. Includes workers who operate laser cutters or laser-beam machines.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -18.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Cleveland-Elyria, OH
  • Total Employment: 560
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.79
  • Average Annual Salary: $34930

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).