Welding and Fabrication Technology

The Welding and Fabrication Technology program focuses on real world fundamentals in welding technologies, with additional coursework in fabrication. While this program does have a foundation in theoretical knowledge, there is a large emphasis on hands-on laboratory work. Students receive classroom and laboratory training using modern test equipment and specialized tools. Students gain a high level of proficiency through hands-on experience in laboratory settings that replicate real work environments. The Welding and Fabrication Technologies program prepares graduates for entry-level employment as welding technicians in a global industry, with additional opportunities in ship fitting, structural welding, pipe welding, and entry level fabrication.

J-Tech’s Welding and Fabrication Training Program provides hands-on training using the specialized tools and equipment you’ll find in the welding industry today, including TIG welders, MIG welders, STICK welders, flux cored welders, shielding gas cylinders, consumable welding wires, welding clamps, oxy-acetylene, plasma arc cutting, carbon arc cutting, a variety of alloys, and various types of rigging equipment. We purposely design our workshop to represent the real-world welding and fabrication equipment you can expect to find in the workplace.

At J-Tech, our goal is to help you acquire not just technical training, but also to build the essential skills that will improve your chances of advancing in the industry. That’s why our program also includes courses in Business Communications, Critical Thinking & Workplace Ethics, Career Planning, Computer Application, and Physical Sciences. We’ll also help you prepare for the various certification exams so you can hit the ground running after graduation.

As a graduate of the J-Tech Welding and Fabrication Technology program, you’ll be ready to get certified and get to work in an entry-level career in the welding and fabrication industry.

• 6,400 Square Foot Welding & Fabrication Workshop–with Air Conditioning!
• Welding Tool & Safety Set
• Valuable Insights & Networking Opportunities from J-Tech's Network of Industry Contacts
• Career & Job Placement Assistance

Jones Technical Institute requires each applicant to meet with a school official to familiarize the applicant with the facilities and policies of the Institute. At this time, the applicant completes a General Information Form and has the opportunity to sign an Application for Admission.

The Institute will determine an applicant's eligibility on the basis of educational background, personal interview, and commitment to becoming a working graduate. All applicants must complete a background check prior to the start of classes.

Given the physical demands of the Welding and Fabrication Program, students requesting the evaluation of technical transfer credits within the three-year window will be required to complete a proficiency evaluation.

Academic hours of operation for class instruction are Monday–Friday, 7:30 A.M.–5:30 P.M., and Monday–Thursday, 6:00 P.M.–10:40 P.M. Jones Technical Institute reserves the right to change the days and hours of operation.

Work While in School: our students attend classes 2 ½ days per week. Work in Jacksonville or work in your hometown. J-Tech’s class schedules are designed to allow students the ability to work in their chosen field while going to school.

Each quarter term is 11 weeks. Upcoming terms begin January 11, 2027, April 5, 2027, June 28, 2027 and September 27, 2027.

Tuition and fees (2026-2027 catalog).

• Tuition: $36,036 ($396 per credit hour, 91 credit hours)
• Workshop fees: $742 ($10.60 per technical credit hour)
• Estimated courseware: $1,638
• Total: $38,416

Textbooks. Textbook costs are estimated in the total above and are subject to change without notice.

Courseware may be purchased from the Institute or from an outside provider. The institution will not increase tuition for students who maintain continuous enrollment; students who withdraw and re-enter at a later date are subject to the most current tuition rate.

Application fee. A $25 non-refundable application fee applies to technology programs.

Financial aid. Financial Aid is available for those who qualify. Jones Technical Institute participates in a variety of financial aid programs supported by the U.S. Department of Education, including the Federal Pell Grant, the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) and Subsidized/Unsubsidized Federal Direct Stafford/PLUS Loans. Individuals interested in applying for financial aid must meet with a Financial Aid Officer at the campus and fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); J-Tech’s FAFSA school code is 016907.

Florida Department of Education. Scholarships available include the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program and the Children of Deceased or Disabled Veterans or Children of Servicemen Classified as Prisoners of War or Missing in Action Scholarship.

Payment plans. J-Tech’s Financial Services Team offers flexible payment plans designed to fit your budget so you can focus on training instead of worrying about bills.

Military and veterans. Veterans may qualify for the GI Bill® or Post-9/11 GI Bill®. Additional benefits for those who qualify include the Montgomery GI Bill®, the Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP), Survivors and Dependents Assistance, the Fry Scholarship and Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA).

Scholarships. J-Tech scholarships for degree programs include the “J-Tech High School” Scholarship ($1,000 for one senior at each participating high school), the “Driving Futures Forward” Scholarship ($2,800 for high school seniors in a recognized Career and Technical Education program), the NAPA and Publix employee scholarships, and the Industry Matching Scholarship (up to $3,000 in matching funds). Scholarships are available for those who qualify.

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Professional welders can look for work in a variety of industries including automotive, construction, manufacturing, trucking & railroads, factory production & manufacturing, ironworks, and more. The program prepares graduates for entry-level employment as welding technicians in a global industry, with additional opportunities in ship fitting, structural welding, pipe welding, and entry level fabrication.

Career options.

• MIG Welder
• Sheet Metal Worker
• Tool & Die Maker
• Oil Rig Welder
• Pipefitter
• Auto Body Welder
• Structural Iron & Steelworker
• Inspector

Employer Driven. J-Tech has associated itself with countless employers that have helped shape our curriculum, maximizing our graduates’ employability.

Work While in School. Our students attend classes 2 ½ days per week. Work in Jacksonville or work in your hometown.

Our Graduates Are Work Ready. Students are issued a 300+ piece professional-grade tool set and cart that is yours to keep upon graduation.

E-Book Delivered. Our students access the curriculum via their laptop.

Room to Grow, Room to Develop. 168,000 square foot campus, with laboratories built by employers, for employers, and equipment chosen by employers, for employers.

Fitness Focused. Students learning the importance of a healthy lifestyle have access to J-Tech’s on-campus Wellness Center.

Student Services. Students are assigned an academic advisor, and the TOOLS Program (Tutorials Offering Optimal Learning Strategies) provides tutorial assistance in the Learning Resource Center. J-Tech does not provide housing, but its Student Services Team helps out-of-town students find local accommodations close to campus.