Welding Technology
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Welding Technology Class Information:
Our hands-on welding technology course is designed to instruct and give practice time with GMAW, GTAW, and SMAW. Students will have hands-on training in the welding booths and access to a variety of other metal shop equipment. We expose students to different materials and scenarios, preparing them for a position as an entry-level technician. In addition to 72 hours of machine time, students will learn:
- Knowledge of process and procedures
- Welding safety and personal protective equipment
- Equipment setup, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting
- Blueprint interpretation and symbol reading
- Metal/gas selection and preparation
- Plasma metal cutting techniques
- Welding techniques and identify welding defects
MIG Welding - GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding)
GMAW, commonly known as MIG welding, is an extremely versatile process for joining metal. Students will have hands-on practice with Miller MIG welding machines.
Classroom learning and shop training on technical topics of GMAW include:
- Metal preparation, torch manipulation, welding technique, and shielding gases
- Weld positions: welding steel in flat, horizontal, vertical
- Weld joints: Proper techniques for welding "tee,” “lap," "corner," "butt," and "edge"
- Identifying welding distortion, defects, causes, and cures
- Choosing proper filler metal alloy and size for the job
- Techniques for MIG welding thin sheet metal
- Plasma cutting equipment and proper cutting techniques
- Abrasives and metal finishing applications: products and safety
TIG Welding - GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding)
Classroom learning and shop training on technical topics of GTAW include:
- Proper tungsten selection, preparation, and sizes
- Learn identification and safety procedures for shielding gases
- Safe handling and set up of gas regulators and cylinders
- Learn how to strike and maintain an arc that results in a correctly sized and placed weld bead
- Metal preparation, torch manipulation, welding technique, shielding gases, Tungsten selection, and sharpening
- Weld positions: F1, F2, and welding steel in flat, horizontal, and vertical
- Weld positions: G1,G2, and material and rod selection
- Weld joints: proper techniques for welding "tee,” “lap," "corner," "butt," and "edge"
- Identifying welding distortion, defects, causes, and cures
- Plasma cutting equipment and proper cutting techniques
- Abrasives and metal finishing applications: products and safety
Stick Welding SMAW (Shield Metal Arc Welding)
Classroom learning and shop training on technical topics of SMAW include:
- Electrode selection
- Learn proper technique
- Identifying welding distortion, defects, causes, and cures
- Weld positions: welding steel in flat, horizontal, and vertical
Eligibility Requirements
Our Welding Technology Class is open to adults over the age of 18 who have demonstrated a proficiency in the English language. All students must register through our website and make a payment (online or in-person) or make an arrangement for a third party payment.
For additional important in class requirements, please read Materials for Welding Students.