Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG) & Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG) - Training / Education Program
The Welding – Gas Metal / Gas Tungsten Arc Welder (GMAW / GTAW) SkillBridge program prepares transitioning service members for advanced entry-level welding careers in manufacturing, industrial maintenance, fabrication, and construction environments. Participants receive hands-on training in gas metal arc welding (MIG), gas tungsten arc welding (TIG), welding safety, blueprint reading, and quality control aligned with industry standards. This accelerated program builds upon foundational welding skills and emphasizes precision, consistency, and employability to support a successful transition into high-demand skilled trades occupations.
As an entry-level Gas Metal or Gas Tungsten Arc Welder, graduates may work in industrial, manufacturing, or fabrication settings performing welding operations on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Typical duties include reading blueprints and weld symbols, setting up welding equipment, performing MIG and TIG welds, inspecting finished welds, and following safety and quality assurance procedures. Graduates are prepared for roles such as production welder, fabrication welder, industrial welder, or apprentice welder, with opportunities for advancement through continued training, certification, and on-the-job experience.
Open to all MOS / ratings / AFSCs.
Please review our accelerated programs and express interest here: https://www.columbustech.edu/puckettcenter/This SkillBridge program is provided at no cost to eligible service members. Welding equipment, instructional materials, and required personal protective equipment are provided or coordinated through the program. Participation is contingent upon command approval and SkillBridge eligibility.
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Interview prep for this program▸
- ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
- ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
- ▸ "The listing says 91 - 120 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
- ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
- ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
- ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
- ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
- ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway
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