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INDUSTRIAL WELDING



POST SECONDARY APPLICATION


​For enrollment questions contact:
Paige Pence
​ppence@lexington.k12.mo.us

The Industrial Welding program utilizes the American Welding Society curriculum developed to train students in the latest welding technologies and prepares them to meet the challenges of a welding career.

The Level I training program includes welding safety, career orientation, oxy-fuel cutting, plasma arc cutting, air carbon arc cutting, stick welding, gas metal arc welding (MIG), flux cored arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding (TIG), weld inspection and testing, blueprint reading, and project fabrication. This level of instruction includes using mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. The type of material used is predominately plate (flat stock).

The Level II curriculum includes all the above processes and materials, but focuses on pipe welding applications. Also included in the Level II curriculum is metallurgy.


If attended full time, the Industrial Welding I & II program takes one academic year to complete, two if attended half time (morning or afternoon).

Things to consider when selecting this course:
  • Do I have an inquiring mind?
  • Do I like problem solving?
  • Can I follow directions?
  • Do I like to work with my hands?
  • Do I work well with people?
  • Do I want a career with possibilities for advancement?

Employment Opportunities:
  • Welder, Cutter, Solderers, & Brazers - $41,380
  • Sheet Metal Worker - $48,460
  • Pipefitter - $53,910
  • Millwrights - $51,630
  • Construction & Building Inspectors - $59,700

*Data taken from the national Bureau of Labor Statistics - 2018


Articulated Credit:

Students who successfully complete the program with a B average at Lex La-Ray may apply for articulated credit at State Fair Community College.


Textbooks & Course Materials

Textbooks will be provided for use in the classroom at no charge to the student.



2323 High School Drive, Lexington, MO 64067
Amanda Finkeldei, Director · Phone 660-259-2264 · Fax 660-259-6262