Welding Specialist

GOAL 1 Graduates will accurately produce the correct size weld(s) in the specified locations and meet the engineering requirements using theGOAL Gas Metal Arc Welding, GMAW (MIG), the Shielded Metal Arc Welding, SMAW (stick), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, GTAW (TIG) processes.

1. Student will produce required MIG welds as specified and the welds will pass inspection.

2. Student will produce required SMAW welds as specified and the welds will pass inspection.

3. Student will produce required GTAW (TIG) welds as specified and the welds will pass inspection.

4. Student will produce complex fabrications that follow dimensions and specifications using the GMAW, GTAW, and SMAW processes.

GOAL 2 Graduates will demonstrate safe practices within the manufacturing setting.

1. Student will practice safe habits in the welding lab

2. Student will demonstrate that they understand all OSHA safety rules.

GOAL 3 Given a blueprint and engineering specifications, graduate will be able to fabricate a weldment that meets the design requirements by appropriately using a combination of layout, machining, welding, and precision measuring skills.

1. Students will produce fabrication, within specified tolerances.

2. Student will safely and appropriately operate machine shop tools to machine components as required.

GOAL 4 The welding specialist will be able to troubleshoot the process and determine if the problem lies with technique, power supply settings or operation, or shielding gas and make or suggest remediation or repairs to correct the process.

1. Student will properly troubleshoot the operation of power supplies and recommend adjustments or repairs.

2. Student will properly troubleshoot the operation of welding apparatus and recommend adjustments or repairs.