Welding and Fabrication Technology
Welding is one of the most common and dependable methods of joining materials together. Fabrication is
the process of blueprint reading, layout, cutting and preparing materials for assembly.
Career Opportunities
Employment of welder/fabricators is expected to increase rapidly as a result of the favorable outlook for
metalworking industries and the wider use of the welding process.
Many more welder/fabricators will be needed for maintenance and repair work in the growing metalworking
industries and in construction using welded steel structures. The number of welder/fabricators in production
work is expected to increase in plants fabricating metal products, boilers, storage tanks, ships, and other
structural components.
Potential positions include: boilermaker, carpenter, iron worker, millwright,
operating engineer, pipe welder, plumber, sheet metal, ship fitter steam fitter, welder fitter,
welder fitter apprentice, and welder (all areas including service, maintenance and production).
