Welding is available as a day, one-year Diploma program, a day, two-year Diploma program, a day, two-year Associate of Applied Technology Degree, a night, one-year Certificate program or a night, two-year Certificate program. The two-year program options are called Welding – Advanced. One-year welding students take introductory, intermediate and advanced welding. Two-year students will also be trained in Advanced Pipe Welding, CNC Plasma Cutting and Robotic Welding. Day students are also required to take six technical electives. 

Moore Tech’s Welding Program is taught in one of the most extensive and complete welding labs in the south. It includes instruction in electric arc welding, plasma arc cutting, oxyacetylene cutting, oxyacetylene welding, (both ferrous, and nonferrous metals,) TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) & MIG (Metal Inert Gas). The student is taught to identify and use various types of welding equipment, including the characteristics and techniques used in fabricating and assembling metal parts.

This program is designed for individuals who want to become professional welders. Students are provided with the knowledge, hands-on training and confidence needed for successful employment within industry.

All Welding classes are held in Welding Building at 475 N. Bellevue Blvd, 38105 (1/5 mile from Main Campus)

Welding
Diploma – (1 Year)
Day Students Only (Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)

Welding
Certificate – (1 Year)
Night Students Only
(Mon/Wed 6:30-9:30 p.m. or Tue/Thurs 6:30-9:30 p.m.) * Nights offered subject to availability. 

Welding – Advanced
Associate of Applied Technology – (2 Year)
Day Students Only (Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)

Welding – Advanced
Diploma – (2 Year)
Day Students Only (Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)

Welding Instructors

Stephen Halteman, Department Chair - shalteman@mooretech.edu

Ben Rote - brote@mooretech.edu

Alexander Chumney - achumney@mooretech.edu

Andrew Rieman - arieman@mooretech.edu

John Schmidt III - tschmidt@mooretech.edu