Welding Technology/Welder

The Welding Technology/Welder certificate program at New Mexico Junior College is a one- to two-year credential offered by this public institution in Hobbs, New Mexico. The program is situated within the welding technology field (CIP 48.0508) and covers welding processes such as MIG, TIG, and stick welding, along with blueprint reading, metal fabrication, and workplace safety standards relevant to manufacturing and construction industries.

New Mexico Junior College offers a variety of related vocational programs, including Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General at both certificate levels, and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Graduates of the welding program may find employment in oil and gas, construction, manufacturing, and structural fabrication sectors, which are prominent in the Hobbs region.