Description

EC3's industrial maintenance welding program offers an introduction to welding that provides a basic understanding of welding safety, math, metallurgy, tools, and print reading. The course will introduce the different types of weld processes, including:

  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding "Stick"
  • Flux Core Arc Welding "Dual or Inner Shield"
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding "Mig"
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding "Tig"
  • SMAW or "stick" welding

No welding background is required.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this 40-hour program, students will be able to:

  • Read and interpret basic blueprints.
  • Apply basic math in a shop/fabrication setting.
  • Identify equipment and safety procedures related to equipment, processes, and materials used in the major welding processes of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW).
  • Weld using the SMAW process on steel to the standards of the American Welding Society (AWS).

Additional Details

  • WHEN:

    • Spring 2024

  • LOCATION:

    • EC3 Summit: Skill Center
    • 8500 Oliver Road, Erie

  • COST/FEES:

    • $1250 per person

  • DURATION:

    • 40-Hour Course

  • FOR CUSTOMIZED TRAINING:

    • Groups of up to 18 individuals can convene at the EC3 location
    • Alternatively, as many as space permits at your company's site

How To Get Started

Training can be delivered in full, in part, or customized for your company needs (on company location or EC3 location)

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