Welding Technology

Welding Technology


Program Description
» Use advanced welding techniques and fabrication equipment to join, cut, bend, and manipulate metal for industrial or artistic applications.
» Utilize a wide range of welding processes to earn essential industry-recognized certifications.
» Design and construct metal products used every day.
CAREER FOCUS: Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education
Program Courses
» Gas Metal Arc Welding
» Welding Technologies
» Shielded Metal Arc Welding
» Gas Tungsten Arc Welding - Buffalo Only
» Welding Fabrication  - Zanesville Only
Credentials & Certifications 
» 
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - 10-Hour Training - 1pt
» CPR First Aid - 1pt
» American Welding Society (AWS) – Welding Qualification (SMAW) - 9pts
» Forklift Operation - 2pts (Buffalo Campus)
» Manlift Operation - 2pts (Buffalo Campus)
» American Welding Society (AWS) – Welding Qualification (GMAW) - 9pts (Zanesville Campus)
» 3M: Head, Eye and Face Protection - 1pt (Buffalo Campus)
» 3M: Hearing & Noise Protection - 1pt (Buffalo Campus) 
» 3M: Respiratory Protection - 1pt (Buffalo Campus) 
 
College Credit Opportunities*
Hocking College - Articulation Agreement - Both Campuses
» WELD 1120 Intro to Welding (2h)
» WELD 2121 Stick Welding (2h) 
Zane State College - Articulation Agreement  - Both Campuses
» WELD 1100 Intro to Welding/Cutting Safety and Process (1h)
» WELD 1130 Basic SMAW I (4h)
*Note: Qualifications Apply  
 
Career Opportunities 
Buffalo Instructor 
 
Instructor: Kevin French
Teaching since: 2012
Teaching at Mid-East since: 2012
Credentials: Attended Bowling Green University
Field Experience:  Stewart Glapat Corp., Mettler Toledo Scale Corporation, Buckeye Supply Company, and Self-Employed with own welding business
Other Roles @ Mid-East: SkillsUSA Advisor
Notable Awards/Accomplishments: Attended Washington County Career Center, Belmont Technical College
Hobbies/Interests: Fishing, Hunting, Welding 
 
Zanesville Instructor 
Instructor: Dave Irvin
Teaching since: 1979
Teaching at Mid-East since: 1991
Credentials: BSC The Ohio State University
Field Experience: Ohio Coal and Construction, Wheeling Pittsburg Steel, Jefferson Technical College, Belmont Technical College 
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