Welder

Key Skills

• Strong math skills, English to metric unit conversion, fraction to decimal conversion, and basic geometry and trigonometry
• Focus on all welding parameters some experience required
• Multi tasking is essential
• Good communication verbal and written
• Ability to work with your hands (mechanical aptitude)
• May have to work on top of or below machines
• Knowledge of tools: wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, pliers, vice grips, and other hand tools
• Ability to follow written instructions and drawings
• Ability to measure using a ruler and/or tape measure, using micrometers, or using other measuring tools is a bonus

Character Traits

• Mid level of self confidence, Likes to work independently, likes working with hands, good communication skills
• Likes video games, likes repairing bikes, lawnmowers, Motocross, boats, cars or household items

Dual Enrollment Courses

These classes can be taken through MCC by FLYAP participants

• TAM 101

  Machine Theory
• TAM 105

  Machine Project Laboratory
• TAM 121

  Mathematics for Machinist I
• TAM 131

  Machine Shop Print Reading I
• TAM 141

  Machine Shop Laboratory

Apprenticeship Training Summary

• 1,000 hours

  Safety, learning grinding both edge and cosmetic, AWS and ANSI symbols and assist experience welder
• 4,500 hours

  Mig and Tig Weld as appropriate
• 1,000 hours

  Misc. Robotic, Plasma, spot-welding, ultrasonic, fiber optic, Soldering or other special processes in welding
• 500 hours

  Job layout and and preparation proper packing and fixturing
• 1,000 hours

  Understanding inspection versus welding process, drawing interpretations, staging parts to weld and inspect, shrinkage and growth weld sequences

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• 8,000 hours

  Total