List of Welding Schools & Classes in Massachusetts [Updated]
Massachusetts has plenty of work for welders thanks to its coastal geography and strong economy. Welders can find work in traditional manufacturing settings or in shipyards.
While manufacturing only makes up a small percentage of Massachusetts’ economy, the state is one of the top in the country for output.
Prospective welders can gain employment after completing a certification program. Current welding professionals can benefit from additional classes to further their skillset.
The following are a few of the best opportunities for welders in Massachusetts. These classes will prepare you for a career in welding or will help you become a more competitive workforce candidate.
- Andrew Pearce (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 192 Pages - 02/02/2021 (Publication Date) - Fox Chapel Publishing (Publisher)
1) Minuteman Technical Institute
- Type: Welding
- Classes: SMAW, GMAW, FCAW and GTAW, soldering
- Price: Contact for pricing information
- Website: https://www.minutemanti.org/programs/metal-fabrication-welding
- Telephone: (781) 861-6500
- Location: Cambridge, Framingham, and Leominster locations
Minuteman Technical Institute is partnered with the MassHire Career Centers and Commonwealth Corporation to offer a high-quality welding program for new students.
The Institute prides itself on small class sizes and a fast paced curriculum that gets students ready for the workforce.
Welding students learn essential skills like SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, soldering, joints, and oxy-fuel cutting.
If you are interested in completing your certification quickly and getting into the workforce as soon as possible, the accelerated curriculum of Minuteman Technical Institute may be an ideal fit for you.
2) Woman and Machine
- Type: Welding
- Classes: SMAW, GMAW
- Price: Contact for pricing information
- Website: https://www.womanandmachine.org/classes
- Telephone: N/A
- Location: Plympton, MA
Woman and Machine is owned and operated by Karen Sullivan, a welder who is passionate about teaching women about the trade. Classes at Woman and Machine are mostly co-ed, so anyone interested in learning welding is welcome to attend.
Classes run for 1 or 2 days and cover basic SMAW and GMAW processes.
Sullivan teaches welding in flat and vertical positions depending on a student’s skill level. Pipe welding lessons are also available.
3) Stonybrook Metal Arts & Sculpture School
- Type: Welding
- Classes: SMAW, GMAW, multiple week sessions, half day sessions, full day sessions, weekdays, evenings
- Price: $175-$600
- Website: https://stonybrookmass.org/classes-4/
- Telephone: (617) 522-3331
- Location: 24 Porter St. Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Stonybrook Metal Arts & Sculpture School offers metal-related arts and crafts classes for all abilities. Welding classes at Stonybrook cover the basics of welding and are great for beginners.
Classes cover SMAW and GMAW welding processes. Oxy-fuel cutting is also taught. Class scheduling is very flexible, with single-day and multiple-week sessions offered.
Students can choose from half or full day class schedules on weekdays.