Robotic Welding Technician

Tarina Vanatta, Department Chair
256.352.8150
tarina.vannatta@wallacestate.edu
electrical@wallacestate.edu

www.wallacestate.edu/mechatronics

Associate in Applied Science Degree (4 Semesters)

Certificate (4 Semesters)

Short-Term Certificates (1 Semester)

At a Glance

Graduates of the Robotic Welding program are skilled professionals who set up, operate, and maintain robotic welding equipment. They support manufacturing by improving department efficiency. Robotic weld technicians are critical to the fabrication of metallic parts or assemblies through welding by using robotic machines. They are responsible for robot designing/programming, welding robots’ maintenance/troubleshooting, and implementing robotic welding for production.

Program Description

The course curriculum covers basic electrical, welding, automation (motor controls, sensors, plc’s), and robotics.

Students can earn an associate in applied science degree (or certificate) within four semesters. Additionally, short-term certificates are available each semester. Students are encouraged to work in the field while attending school to gain job experience that can help them advance rapidly.

Program Expectations

Teaching is accomplished by traditional lectures and demonstrations in the classroom. Hands-on labs reinforce concepts covered in the courses and strengthen those concepts by using industry-standard equipment. Both collaborative and traditional robots are used in class and labs. The classroom-to-lab ratio is weighted heavily on the lab side for students to gain the actual skills that they will be using in the workplace.

Career Path

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay for professionals in 2023 was as follows:

Electro-Mechanical Technicians: $65,080 per year