ISU自豪地为那些希望在重型制造到轨道焊接等多种焊接职业中取得成功的人才做好准备。我们的焊接实验室设备精良，教师在焊接行业拥有广泛的背景。我们的焊接方法是动手实践，肩负着指导，教师在培训每个学生个别情况下。根据您的毕业能力，ISU焊接计划会在结构钢和管道行业提供安置机会。焊接是一种有意义的职业选择，可提供市场上某些最高的工资。成功的专业人士的职业道路也可能包括领导机会。
Welders join metal pieces by use of electric arc equipment. Because of its strength, welding is used to construct and repair parts of buildings, machinery, tools, ships, automobiles, spacecraft and thousands of other products. Welders are highly skilled technicians who must be familiar with the properties of metal, blueprint reading, safety procedures, various welding procedures, and processes as well as the operation of hand-held equipment, and a variety of welding machines. Before being assigned to work on buildings, bridges, pipelines or other jobs where the strength of the weld is highly critical, welders may be required to pass a certification examination of their welding skills.<br><br>Aptitudes and Interests: Welders should have an interest in the construction trades and be willing to wear protective clothing, safety shoes, goggles, helmets and other devices to prevent burns and eye injuries. Welders must have very good manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination as well as good form and spatial perception.