Welding - Introduction to Stick

This 30-hour Stick welding course teaches SMAW fundamentals, including setup, safety, and welding techniques on carbon steel, addressing the industry's growing need for skilled welders.

Stick Welding Training: Build Your Skills for the Growing Industry

 Welding is vital to numerous industries in the Magic Valley, yet the field faces a significant shortage of skilled welders. Enhance your expertise with this 30-hour Stick welding training, designed to help you meet the growing demand for skilled professionals.

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the SMAW welding process. You’ll learn both the theory and hands-on techniques for safely setting up and using SMAW equipment. Throughout the course, you'll practice welding common industry joints in various positions on carbon steel, building a solid foundation in SMAW welding and preparing you for real-world applications.

Walk Away With

  • Training that will include 20+ hours of a hands-on demonstration of proper welding processes
  • Training that will prepare you for your welding qualification exam through the American Welding Society (optional)
  • Certification of completion provided by CSI Workforce Development & Training

Course Highlights:

  • Proper setup and safe use of welding equipment
  • Fillet and lap welds in the 1F, 2F, and 3F positions on various thickness of carbon steel
  • In-depth welding theory for a comprehensive understanding of the process

Welding Industry Outlook

  • Average Wages: Approximately $52,640 annually (varies by location and experience).
  • Projected Growth Over 10 Years: 2% growth in employment, slower than the average for all occupations.
  • Demand Level: Very high, with 330,000 new welding positions expected by 2028 due to retirements and workforce attrition.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for anyone interested in learning welding, exploring a new welding technique, or enhancing their skills for career advancement.

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Instructor Bio

Eric Auclaire