Welding and Industrial Tech - Western Iowa Tech Community College

Make Your Mark in the Manufacturing Sector

The manufacturing and industrial technology field in Siouxland is growing, and skilled graduates can find jobs quickly. Western Iowa Tech aligns degree and diploma programs with the needs of local employers, ensuring that you’re learning the specific skills needed to land jobs in:

Factory production
Custom fabrication
Industrial maintenance
Mechanical systems
Process automation

Wages start at $23/hour with significant boosts for roles with advanced training. When you combine cost-effective education and industry-relevant skills that make you highly valuable you employers, you have manufactured an opportunity for an incredible career.

Welding Skills

With your deft hands and attention to detail, you could take up many roles. Add some knowledge of metals and a heavy-duty face mask, and you can wield fire.

Industrial Welding | Dipl

One-Year Program

Master the essential skills for the welding industry, including safety procedures, welding ferrous and non-ferrous metals, and out-of-position welds using GMAW and SMAW processes. (Eligible for FREE tuition)

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Welding Technology | AAS

Two-Year Program

Dive deeper into materials and processes that meet the strictest codes for tech-heavy industries. Training also includes safety, blueprint reading, and welding procedure specifications. (Eligible for FREE tuition)

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Industrial Tech Training

Technicians get the systems working and keep the world running – perfect for your logical thinking and eye for design. All four programs are eligible for FREE tuition through the Iowa Last Dollar Scholarship program.

Industrial Drafting Technology | Dipl

One-Year Program

Learn how to draft and design two-dimensional drawings, then progress to three-dimensional models using AutoCAD and Solidworks. (Eligible for FREE tuition)

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Manufacturing | Dipl

One-Year Program

Get your hands on the latest technology. You work with industry-recognized systems, including HAAS, MasterCam, AutoCAD, and ProEngineer. (Eligible for FREE tuition)

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Mechanical Engineering Technology | AAS

Two-Year Program

Delve deeper into metallurgy, material identification and strengths, and procedures for machining and manufacturing. (Eligible for FREE tuition)

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Robotics and Automation | AAS

Two-Year Program

Acquire entry-level skills working with motors, conveyors, controls, programmable controllers, and other industry-standard electromechanical systems. (Eligible for FREE tuition)

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Make Western Iowa Tech YOUR PLACE
We help students grow and succeed through education and by offering affordable learning opportunities. Your path to your future starts in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Our students are our focus
We make sure students get real-world experiences, use the latest technology, and learn from top-quality teachers. Whether they are earning a degree, certificate, or just learning new skills, we give our students the tools they need to succeed.

We get students ready for their careers with real-world, hands-on training. They will gain the maximum amount of learning from industry experts We have excellent job placement rates after graduation. Students will have fun doing something new and different every day.

Kevin Woockman

Director of Building Trades and Apprenticeship

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