Machine, Welding and Industrial Mechanics Technologies (C.O.) | Hawaii Community College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populatedfrom O*NET via SOC 51-4121.00

Skills

MonitoringOperation and ControlCritical ThinkingOperations MonitoringActive ListeningQuality Control AnalysisSpeakingCoordinationComplex Problem SolvingRepairingTroubleshootingEquipment MaintenanceJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

MechanicalProduction and ProcessingMathematicsDesignCustomer and Personal ServiceComputers and ElectronicsEngineering and Technology

Abilities

Arm-Hand SteadinessNear VisionProblem SensitivityFinger DexterityManual DexterityControl PrecisionOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningSelective AttentionInductive ReasoningInformation Ordering

Tasks

Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conf
Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments, such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or
Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specificati
Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyze
Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.

Technology

Analytical or scientific softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM softwareElectronic mail softwareSpreadsheet softwareIndustrial control softwareFacilities management softwareInternet browser softwareData base user interface and query software

Tools

Adjustable widemouth pliersAdjustable wrenchesAir chiselsAir drillsAir scalersAngle findersAnvilsArc voltage measurement instrumentsBandsawsBrakesBrazing equipmentBuffersCalipersComealongsComputerized numerical control CNC programmable welding robot controllers3-axis computerized numerical control CNC machinesAngle platesAngled feeler gaugesArbor pressesAviation snipsBall peen hammersBeverly shearsBinocular light compound microscopesBoring barsBoring toolsBrake pressesBrass hammers2-channel lab scopes3 pound sledge hammers5 pound sledge hammers

Work Values

SupportWorking ConditionsRelationshipsIndependenceAchievementRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: high51-4121.00	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	title_inference	$51,000 median$75,850 top	+2.16%	990
Match confidence: high51-4041.00	Machinists	title_inference	$56,150 median$78,760 top	+0.03%	0
Match confidence: high49-3023.00	Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	title_inference	$49,670 median$80,850 top	+4.17%	3,360

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Safety equipment and lockout/tagout procedures — apply independently and verify compliance before beginning welding operations on a production line.
Shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment — set up, adjust, and operate with reduced oversight across routine fabrication assignments.
Weld joints in flat, vertical, and overhead positions — complete to specification on standard structural or sheet-metal components with occasional quality checks.
Straightedges, squares, and weld inspection gauges — use routinely to confirm workpiece conformance to dimensional tolerances on familiar job types.
Torches, torch tips, and filler materials — select and install independently by reading welding procedure specifications for common metal types and thicknesses.
Equipment malfunctions and material defects — diagnose recurring issues, document findings, and notify supervisors with clear written or verbal descriptions.
Job traveler tags and piece-mark systems — complete accurately and consistently to support production tracking on multi-piece fabrication orders.
Welding method selection for common carbon and stainless steel applications — apply working knowledge of geometry and basic metallurgy with limited supervisor input.
Weld quality and bead appearance — monitor in-process using visual inspection and basic destructive test results to catch non-conformances early.
Production schedules and job priorities — interpret and follow using shop floor work orders and, when available, ERP system task lists.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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