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1 MARCH TECHNICALMEETING
2 CHAIRMAN’SMESSAGE
2 TECHNICAL MEETINGSPEAKERS
3 PATRON’S FUND
3 SHEET METALWELDINGCONFERENCE
3 LADIES’ NIGHT
3 UPCOMING CWITESTING
4 QUIZ THE EXPERTS
4 FEBRUARY TECHNIGHT HIGHLIGHTS
5 SCHOLARSHIPOPPORTUNITIES
5 EDUCATION SERIES
6 ASK THE WELDINGENGINEER
7 UPCOMING EVENTS
7 IMAGE OF WELDINGAWARDS
8 HOTLINE
9 GOLD AWARDBANQUET
10 MEET OUR MEMBERS
11 41ST ANNUAL HIGHSCHOOL WELDINGCONTEST
MARCH 2014Inside This Issue
March Technical MeetingOld Timer’s Night
Thursday, March 13, 2014Pipefitter Industry Training Center
636 Executive Drive Troy, MI 48083
Follow Usawsdetroit.org
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:5:30 Welcome and Dinner6:00 AWS Detroit Section Updates
and Old Timer’s Awards6:15 A look inside the world of
welding as a pipefitter7:00 Training Center Facility Tour
– Live Arc Welding8:00 Closing
RSVP:RSVP by March 10, 2014 to ensuredinner and a seat! RSVP to MattHeight via email:[email protected] or byphone 740-272-6634
Pipefitting is one of the premier construction trades. Through its outstanding trainingprograms, the industry consistently draws the most talented, highly motivated, andambitious candidates for apprenticeship.
Thanks to the spirit of working together that pervades our industry, these newcomersbegin their training in programs and schools co-sponsored by Pipefitters, Steamfitters,Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Local 636 and its affiliate contractor associations:The Metropolitan Detroit Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association (MDPMCA)and the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA).
It's actually an education process that never ends.Every apprentice in the trade is committed to a 5-year program- classroom and
on-the-job experience, working side-by-side with a pipefitter journeyman.Apprentices become certified in welding, CFC removal, valve repair, safety and more-
all through nationally recognized and accepted certification programs administeredby the United Association of Journeymen, Plumbers and Pipefitters.
Even after 10,000 hours of training, every journeyman has opportunities to upgradetheir skills and master new technologies. The Training Center is dedicated to providingjourneyman with an excellent education and the contractors with a premium workforce.
Disclaimer: We welcome all AWS members and any visitors to the Technical Nights. We encourage that membersbring students and non-members to learn more about our organization and industry.
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MARCH 2014This Issue of the Bulletin
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ChairmanTOM SPARSCHU
First Vice ChairDAN WELLMAN
Second Vice ChairWESLEY DONETH
SecretaryDAVID BENETEAU
TreasurerANDRE YOUNG
Bulletin EditorROBIN MICHON
WebmasterROD BEREZNICKI
Hot Line CoordinatorERIC PAKALNINS
Meeting ReservationsMATT HEIGHT
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A Busy Time Ahead As spring approaches, our calendars get full. However,
be sure to keep room open for two key events in April:Ladies’ Night at MGM and the second of our newWelding Educational Series.
Ladies Night on April 12 will be a blast! Last year over450 partiers and 32 companies were represented. SteveKing & the Dittilies and the MGM Grand Hotel createda fun evening for all. From the business side, this event
provides you and your company with an opportunity to reward youremployees and to support your industry.
Every lady gets a gift Network with customersMingle with old friends Dance to live music
Large raffle prizes Socialize with your employeesTry your hand at the tables or slots On-site hotel
Free valet parking Special activities
After Ladies’ Night, get back to the grind. April 29 is our second WeldingEducation Series event at Stanley Engineered Fastening in Novi. Two andone-half hours of lecture and demonstrations on drawn arc stud weldingfor both automotive and construction applications. A good opportunity forCWI’s to pick up some Professional Development Hours (PDH).
Tom Sparschu
Chairman’s Message
Tom Sparschu
Technical Meeting SpeakersRaymond W. Coy and James P. WilsonRAY COY works for W.J. O’Neil Company out of Livonia, Michigan
as a Project Manager/Estimator, and as a CWI, is involved in their QualityControl. He is very involved in the United Association Welding Certificationprogram, as a member of our Joint Apprenticeship Committee, and the mostreliable contractor representative in the actual testing of our welders. He isalso the president of the Detroit Chapter of the National Certified Pipe WeldingBureau.
JIM WILSONhas been our head welding instructor for the past sevenyears, after 26 years working in the field as a certified welder and supervisorypositions. He trains our members for the AWS CWI test and has been a CWIhimself for the past five years. He is the lead inspector for the Detroit areain the United Association welder's certification program, and has been anactive member in the NCPWB for the past 10 years. Jim also teachesnumerous classes to our apprentices and in journeymen upgrading suchas rigging, drafting, pipe layout, along with welding at every level.
Patron’s Fund As the Patron’s Committee Chair,I would like to thank those generouscompanies and individuals whohave contributed so far to the fund.
2013-2014 Current PatronsAET Integration, Inc.
ARO Welding Technologies, Inc.ATI Industrial AutomationRobert Francis Cahill
Centerline (Windsor) LimitedDengensha America Corp.FUSION Welding SolutionsGenesis Systems GroupGROSSEL TOOL Co.
Industrial Control Repair (ICR)KUKA Robotics
LEONI Engineering Products andServices, Inc.LUVATA
MatuschekNick & Ilse HamersObara Corp. USA
RoMan Manufacturing, Inc.The Ohio State University Welding
Engineering AlumniVulcanmasters Welding Company,
Inc.Multi-Contact
Prof. Hongyan Zhang
AWS Patrons collectively provide annualfunding for scholarships toward anAssociate Certificate in Welding
Technology or a Bachelor of Sciencedegree in Welding Engineering or
Manufacturing Technology. For moreinformation please contact AWS-
Patron’s Committee Chair Joe Beckham.
Sheet Metal Welding ConferenceXVI & Hands-on Workshop
The 16th AWS Detroit Section Sheet Metal Weld Conference is Oct. 22-24, 2014 at the Schoolcraft College VisTaTech Center in Livonia, MI. Ahands-on workshop covering the rapidly changing subject of aluminumwelding is also being planned for Oct. 21 at an offsite location. Stay tunedfor details. We are still looking for applications for conference papers. Pleasevisit www.awsdetroit.org for an application form and more details. Forquestions contact Hui-Ping Wang ([email protected]) or Jerry Gould([email protected]). Completed applications can be e-mailed [email protected]. Hurry the deadline is March 31, 2014.
“Ladies Night” Accommodationsat the MGM Grand Detroit!
The 2014 AWS Detroit LadiesNight Gala (April 12th) will beheld at the MGM Grand Hotel andCasino ballroom in Detroit. If youhave never been, the hotel is firstclass with all of the amenities of agreat hotel. Staying onsite allowsyou to travel between the Gala, Casino and your room all within the samefacility. The Hotel also has free valet parking, allowing you direct secureaccess to the ballroom without having to enter the casino. The hotelcomplex is also separated from the casino.
We have reserved a block of rooms for your convenience:• Overnight accommodations may be secured by calling
1-888-MGM-DETR.• Reservation requests may be made by referencing: “AmericanWelding Society 2014 Gala”
• Reservation room rate cut-off date is Thursday, March 13, 2014• Check-in time: 3:00pm / Check-out time: 12:00pm• Room rate is $189.00 plus tax & service
Upcoming CWI TestingSubmitted by Keith R. Lloyd, Senior Training Instructor CWI/CWE – CRAW-T
It’s that time again. Now is the time to look into your future and makethe move to a wide open, and rewarding new career in Certified WeldingInspection (CWI). More and more there’s a demand for certified weldinginspectors nationwide. The CWI seminar will be held the week of Apr 27– May 2, 2014 with testing on May 3. The seminar and testing will be heldat the Four Points by Sheraton by Detroit Metro Airport. To attend the seminarand take the test you must apply at least 5 weeks in advance. Please goto www.aws.org/certifications for the application.
February 2014 TechNight HighlightsSubmitted by Susann Morfino, AWS Detroit Sectionreporter/photographer
The Detroit Section held its’ February TechnicalMeeting at the Schuler Incorporated facility in Canton,Michigan. The presenters included Daniel Hille(Hydraulic Press Technology and Hot Stamping),Jonathan Ball (Tube Hydroforming Techniques andApplications) and Robert Rich who escorted theguests to the production floor for a visualdemonstration of hydroforming process.
The evening also acknowledged the Patrons ofthe AWS-Detroit section. For calendar year 2013/14,the section Patrons have been very generous withdonations exceeding $8,500.00. All donations to theDetroit-Section Patrons Fund are used to fundscholarship activities in the section. The scholarshipawards for the section in 2013/14 exceeded $37,000.
The AWS Detroit Section also gave away a freecouples ticket to its annual Ladies Night event to beheld April 12, 2014 at the Detroit MGM Grand. Thewinner was Phil Temple, President of eNergy WiseConsulting, LLC.
Mark your calendars for this exciting, AWS District 11 event! Whowill be stumped? Who will be fastest on the “buzzer” and who willwin the title for this years’ event? Start making plans to come andcheer your team on! Our next e-bulletin will highlight moreinformation! But, if you can’t wait that long, check out our eventspage located on www.awsdetroit.org for more information.
“Quiz the Experts” Night April 14, 2014
April 1st is kind of a bad day to keepa deadline for anything. Please turn inyour scholarship application before April 1, 2014.
Hey students, we know how difficultit is for schools to get federal grants to
keep the programs running and how expensive it is toget a degree in welding, as well. According to the USlabor bureau, we will be experiencing a shortage ofskilled labor in the welding industry for the next 10 years.That is pretty good news for recent graduates!
The Welding Industry has shown strong demands inseveral industry sectors for many years and is continuingto grow for many years to come. Many have decidedto follow a career in welding by enrolling in Universities,Community Colleges, and Technical Schools. Your AWSDetroit section wants to help eligible students receivescholarships.
AWS Detroit section distributed over $37,500 last
year. This remarkableachievement would nothave been possible withouta partnership between theAWS Detroit section andAWS Foundation. This year Praxair has announced tohave more funds available for AWS Detroit section todistribute. That is good news for you!
Take a moment to look at our website and review the announcement letter and online application. It never hurts to get that information in early! The due date for applications is April 1, 2014. If you receive our bulletin and know of a student who may qualify, please suggest they apply, more information can be found under awsdetroit.org. If you have friends in college or community colleges around the Detroit area, let them know to download the scholarship application and turn them in before April 1, 2014.
Detroit Section Scholarship Opportunities
Viji Kuruvilla
Submitted by Viji Kuruvilla, President & CEO, Genesis Quality Systems, Inc.(248) 377-1788; www.genesisqs.com
AWS Detroit Education Series – Drawn Arc Stud WeldingJoin us for our second education series event on April 29, 2014. A 2½ hour, one evening
training session will be held at Stanley headquarters in Novi, Michigan. It will cover the fundamentals of drawn arc stud/nut welding in automotive and construction applications including live demonstrations. A light meal will be served and a certificate of attendance will be issued at the end of the event. This event is suitable for CWI Professional Development Hours. For more information and to register for this event, please see the awsdetroit.org website events page. Hurry! Registration is limited to the first 40 applicants!
Q:
A:
Ask the Welding EngineerBy Donald F. Maatz, Jr.
I’m spot welding on a finished surface andappearance is important. What electrode weldface shape is the best?
To help answer this question, I have reached out to fellow AWS-DetroitSection Executive Board member Dan Wellman of OBARA CorporationUSA. Dan is their Vice President-Sales and Marketing.
“The key to welding a finished surface and not damagingit is heat distribution. Spot welding can be completed with
little or no damage to the surface. To spread the heat out over thesurface you would want a flat or radius cap tip. There are severaldifferent weld face configurations available, and the way they arecalled out can vary between the RWMA (Resistance WeldingManufacturing Alliance), ISO and the Asian (JIS is most common)standards:
Using the radius cap (F or R) gives you the best opportunity toachieve a no-marred surface. On the opposite side of your weldyou would need the appropriate configuration to meet the nuggetsize required, clearance, etc.
For the exact part number you can refer to the electrodemanufactures listed at www.aws.org/rwma/members/all.htmlthese companies are very knowledgeable in applications, sizing,materials and configurations.”
If you have more questions about this topic, Dan can bereached at:
OBARA Corporation USA 11478 Timken Ave., Warren, MI 48089 Telephone: (586) [email protected]
References:1) AWS D8.6:20052) Resistance Welding Manual, revised 4th Edition3) ISO-5821-19794) JIS C 9304 1999 Spot Welding Electrodes
Send your questions to Don @[email protected] – subject line‘Ask the Welding Engineer’
Donald F. Maatz, Jr. is with R & E Automated Systems and serves in the capacity of Laboratory Manager. He is past-chairman of the AWS-Detroit Section and serves on the D8D and D8.9 Automotive Welding Committees.
Face Geometry RWMA ISO Asian (JIS)Bullet A P PBall B F DFlat C C FOffset D D ER
Truncated E B CRRadius F A R
Image of WeldingABOUT THE AWARDS
The Image of Welding awards are issued in eight categories.The awards recognize individuals and organizations that haveshown exemplary dedication to promoting the image of weldingin their communities. Nominations will be judged by the WeldingEquipment Manufacturers Committee (WEMCO), which iscomposed of executives of welding industry suppliers to promotethe welding equipment market. Enhancing the image of weldingas a critical industry is among their priority programs. Thewinners will be announced at the Image of Welding AwardsCeremony to be held during the FABTECH Show on November11-13 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA.
The Image of Welding Awards Ceremony is organized by theWEMCO Image of Welding Committee and AWS.
The eight categories:IndividualDistributor (welding products)Section (AWS local chapter)EducatorLarge Business (200+ employees)Small Business (less than 200 employees)Educational FacilityMedia
For more information and applications go to: www.aws.org/awards/image
March 13, 2014AWS Detroit Technical Meeting
Troy, MI
March 13-14, 2014ABB Americas Technology Days
Auburn Hills, MI
March 19-20, 2014Manufacturing in America Symposium
Detroit, MI
April 12, 2014AWS Detroit – Ladies Night
Detroit, MI
April 14, 2014AWS District 11 – Quiz the Experts
Lansing, MI
April 29, 3013AWS Educational Series – Stud Welding
Novi, MI
October 21-24, 2014Sheet Metal Welding Conference XVI
Livonia, MI
Upcoming EventsSee our website for a complete listing.
March Hotline2014-2015 AWS ElectionBallot Is Coming Your WaySoon!Attention! The 2014-2015 AWS Detroit SectionElection Package will be mailed to all DetroitSection members during the last full week ofMarch.
In addition to the annual election of ExecutiveCommittee members, the mailing will also solicitmember approval of a revision to the DetroitSection Bylaws. The objectives of the Bylawrevision are to:
1. permit some desirable updates to the DetroitSection Operations Manual, and
2. prepare for future elections to be conductedelectronically.
It is anticipated the move to conduct futureelections electronically will reduce the significant annual election expenditure, reduce the volunteer workload, and increasemember participation.
In preparation for the mailing, if your addresshas recently changed, please ensure theAmerican Welding Society is notified soon.Member contact information updates can beentered on-line through the AWS website(www.aws.org) or by contacting the AWSMembership Department at 1-800-443-9353or 305-443-9353.
Dengensha Opens NewestCustomer Service And Support Center In MexicoDengenshaA m e r i c aannounced onFebruary 3,2014 thatDengenshaM e x i c or e c e n t l yopened its newest customer service andsupport center in Leon, Mexico in November2013. Primarily opened as a sales and supportfacility for resistance welding customers inMexico, Dengensha’s newest center will alsobe used to support new and existing customersthroughout Central and South America.
The new Dengensha Mexico sales and servicecenter is located in Paseo del Moral #206 Int.4/ Col. Jardine del Moral, Leon G. C.P. 37160/Phone: 477-717-8827. Primary DengenshaMexico contacts at the facility include:
• Ing. L. Arturo Beverril NavarroMobile: (52) 477-393-4930Email: [email protected]
• Hiroshi OkawaMobile: (52) 477-393-6653Email: [email protected]
According to Don Grisez, Dengensha AmericaPresident, “As our list of resistance weldingcustomers grows in Mexico, as well as
throughout Central and South America, thisnew center demonstrates Dengensha’scommitment to provide every customer thebest possible sales and service support.”
Dengensha America Corporation offersautomotive, agricultural and generalmanufacturers the most complete line ofresistance welding equipment in the world.Dengensha America’s resistance weldingproduct line includes projection and spotwelders; weld guns, feeders and controls withconsumables, and spare parts. Training andfield service complete a single source capability.
For more information about DengenshaAmerica as well as more information aboutthe new Dengensha Mexico sales and servicecenter:
SHERRY HOLZDengensha America7647 First Place DriveBedford, Ohio 44146Phone: 1-440-439-8081Fax: 1-440-439-8217Email: [email protected] or www.dengensha.com.
Do you have a Hotlinearticle for April? Please contact Eric Pakalnins byMarch 19 for publication [email protected]
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March Hotline (continued)Fronius USA Joins FacebookFronius USA has joined the online community of approximately1.2 billion Facebook users. On Feb. 3, the company launchedtheir Facebook page at www.facebook.com/fronius.usa. FroniusUSA plans to provide industry news, product updates and useful tips of the trade. The newsocial media page will provide a way for customers and enthusiasts to learn more aboutthe products, the company and the people behind the brand. More information can befound at Fronius USA LLC, 6797 Fronius Drive, Portage, IN 46368, www.fronius-usa.com.
TJ Snow Resistance Welding Seminar Coming To A LocationNear YouT.J. Snow Company is putting on aone day Regional Resistance WeldingSeminars at various locations throughout the U.S. The one closest to the Detroit area willbe in Jackson, Michigan on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 from 8 am to 5 pm. Other nearbylocations will be Cleveland, Ohio on April 23, 2014, and later in the year, Columbus, Ohioon October 15, 2014. Please read the detailed announcements for the Jackson, MichiganSeminar and for the other Regional Seminars. They are found in the bulletin. For questionsor to register for the seminar, contact Cheryl McDonald at (423) 308-3214 (direct) or emailher at [email protected].
Great Designs In Steel 2014 Is Coming On May 14, 2014Great Designs in Steel is the premier forum for the latest trends and applications in automotivesteel technologies. This multi-track program features technical presentations on new steeltechnologies including AHSS, automotive safety and manufacturing technologies. The2014 program will bring the North American steel industry engineers and automotivedesigners together with product and process engineers to discuss successful case historiesand the latest trends in steel usage for vehicles on the road today.
SPACE IS LIMITED ... REGISTER TODAY!!
WHEN Wednesday, May 14, 20147:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WHERE Laurel Manor Conference Center39000 Schoolcraft RoadLivonia, Michigan 48150(734) 462-0770
To View the 2014 Program and to Register, go to: www.cvent.com/events/great-designs-in-steel-2014/event-summary-72a88a7c01a44cfda37a4021171db1b0.aspx
Gold Award BanquetIncluding the Order of theEngineer Ring Ceremony
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Troy Marriott, Troy
Featuring the 2014 GoldAwardee:
Kush Shah, CQE,CMQ/OE, CSSBB, Red-XMaster, CQA, CBAAmerican Society for Quality -Greater Detroit Section 1000
Join us for a unique event ashundreds of professionals,representing 95 ESD AffiliatedSocieties, come together torecognize outstandingmembers for contributions tothe betterment of our futureand for leaving their mark ontheir respective industries.
Click here for moreinformation or to register.
Alex Pazkowski has graciouslyagreed to be our first intervie-wee. Alex is pictured to the leftwith fiancé, Hannah.
Hello Alex, tell us a little bitabout yourself:Hi, I’m Alex Pazkowski. I am aLab Tech for the welding department at Washtenaw Com-munity College. I also work as awelding instructor, doing spe-cialized weld training for outside
companies through the workforce development departmentat the college. I like to help people learn. The best part of myjob is when someone says “Thanks” for the help. It sounds likea small thing to love most about my job, but it makes myday!
Why did you join the AWS Detroit Section?I joined the AWS Detroit Section because I like to support peo-ple that do good, and share a common interest.
What is your favorite AWS event?My favorite AWS event, by far, is the FABTECH show. Thereare so many cool things every year. It also seems to get big-
ger and bigger every year.
What other interests do you have?I love playing video games. I’ve played Xbox my whole life.It’s how my friends and I hang out most of the time. If I’m notdoing that, I love to go rock climbing. I only climb indoors,though. When I finally get more time, I’d like to go on a tripand climb outdoors. I write music, too, and no, I don’t sing, Iwrite electronic music. It’s my creative outlet. I don’t reallyshare that with people too often. But, I use it to zone out andde-stress when I have time.
Do you have a most memorable moment?My most memorable moment was, by far, winning the silvermedal at the World Skills competition. That was pretty cool.
Who are your mentors and why? There are a few people I have to credit for my mentoring inwelding. My high school instructor, Dave Jodway, gave me areally good start in welding. Glenn Kay, and Joe Young, bothof whom are responsible for training me and teaching meeverything I know. And my dad, he always taught me to staycalm. It was a pretty stressful experience doing what I did. Ididn’t notice until after (the competition) but I don’t really getupset or frustrated very easily. This is something I credit mydad for teaching me.
Alex PazkowskiMEET OURMembers
AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETYDETROIT SECTION 41st ANNUALHIGH SCHOOL WELDING CONTESTWashtenaw Community CollegeAnn Arbor, Michigan Friday, May 16, 2014
The High School Welding Contest is made possible by the tremendoussupport of our welding suppliers and members. This is shown by theirgenerous donation of time, resources, and gifts. I thank all of you who havecontributed in the past and especially our host schools, Schoolcraft Collegeand Washtenaw Community College.
Once again we are calling on all members and patrons alike to helpus make this year another great one. I am sure all of you want to helpour continued success, as it helps provide the very lifeblood of ourcommunity. Please think about what you can donate and contact meregarding the type of donation you will give.
Welding equipment, tools, accessories, and other gifts are randomly givenout to participating high school welding contestants as door prizes.Monetary gifts are added to existing scholarship funds to assure currentawards totaling over $5000.
Interested students and instructors can access the registration documentson the Detroit Section web site, www.awsdetroit.org
Sincerely, Ashley Webel, Vocational Programs Chairmane-mail: [email protected]
The following suppliers made generous donations last year.Thanks again!
Contractors SteelAnn Arbor Welding Supply
Grossel Tool Co.Crown Alloys
Emhart TeknologiesFronius USACOR-MET
Lincoln Electric CoRoMan Eng. Serv.
Obara USAMiller Electric Co
Roy Smith Co.Praxair
Monarc Welding & Eng. Inc.Weld Aid Co.
Robo Vent ProductsPlymouth Wayne Welding
The following individualshad a direct impact on the
contest, GREAT TEAMWORK!
Ray RobertsGM – AWS Past Chair
Dan ParteeZF Lemforder
Tim HurleyLincoln Electric
Viji KuruvillaGenesis
Jeffry HillARO Welding Technologies
Tom SparschuAWS Past Chair
Fred EllicottRetired Schoolcraft Professor
Bruce KellyAWS Past Chair
Glenn KayWashtenaw Community
College
Tom RumseyYazaki
Bob WilcoxAWS District 11 Director
Jim OsborneAWS Past Chair
Glen KnightPast Vocational Programs
Chairman
Dan WellmanObara USA
We are located inTroy, Michigan on athree acre campus. Thetraining center is one
of the region's premiereducational facilities. It
features classrooms and teststations where on-the-job equipment
is used to give the apprentices hands-on training.To accomplish this, the training center offers apprentices
and journeymen a comprehensive, well-roundedcurriculum designed to teach and to provide a learningenvironment that promotes the continuous upgrading ofskills.
Under the guidance of an experienced Training Director,a staff of instructors work with apprentices and journeymenwho learn to fine tune their skills or take an upgradingcourse. To stay ahead of the curve, the InternationalUnion advises the training center of future trends in theindustry so it's ready to provide training for newopportunities.
Local 636 pipefitters and service journeymen staycurrent with what's happening in the industry and areprepared for changes. The result is a dedicated work force
- committed to quality and excellence from apprenticesto journeyman to contractors The pipefitting TrainingCenter is dedicated to providing journeymen with anexcellent education and contractors with a premium workforce.
You’ll find that Local 636 professionals are trained insuch diverse disciplines as:
•Basic Computers & CAD Drawing •Mechanical Drawing & Blue Print Reading •Industrial Controls •Building Automation Systems •Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Systems •Steam & Hydronic Heating Systems •Commercial and Residential Mechanical Systems •Code Issues •Safety Training All center graduates are skilled in Welding, Heating &
Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Process Piping Systems fora broad range of contractor driven applications.
•ARC, MIG & TIG Welding Certification•EPA Refrigerant Recovery •Orbital Welding & Recycling Certification•Industrial Process Control Calibration Certification•UA STAR Certification in HVACR and Pipefitting
Mastery •Valve & Safety Valve •Repair Certifications•Direct Digital & Pneumatic HVAC•Temperature ControlsAll UA weld certification tests are conducted under the
auspices of the United Association, with third partyparticipation to avoid conflict of interest.
Local 636 and its signatory contractors along with theowners of projects have taken the lead in creatingharmonious labor/management relationships. It is this spirit of workinghard and working together that will bring us into the 21stcentury and beyond.
That is important, because with thousands of newconstruction jobs on the horizon, it is critical for the nationto be prepared with skilled people to make those projectsa reality.
Since their beginnings over a hundred years ago, theUnited Association and its Local union Affiliates have beendedicated to meeting these challenges. They have done itwith skilled craftsmen, trained in the latest technologies,inspired to create and contribute in ways unmatched bynon-union workers.
Today, as a leader in the labor movement, PipefittersLocal 636 stands ready to meet the challenges providedby union employing contractors with excellent apprenticeand journeyman upgrading programs.
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