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Welding Technology

The Polaris Welding Technology program will teach you the fundamentals of welding, the most common way of permanently joining metal parts, and the processes used to fabricate metal.

Questions? Call 440.891.7732

Nothing sparks the imagination like a welding torch. The pulse of welding beats strongly in the 21st century according to the American Welding Society. Welding has an impressive track record in technology and process advancements. Because of its strength, welding is used to construct and repair parts of ships, automobiles, spacecraft, and thousands of other manufactured products. Welding is used to join beams when constructing buildings, bridges and other structures.

The Polaris Welding Technology program will teach you the fundamentals of welding, the most common way of permanently joining metal parts, and the processes used to fabricate metal. You will receive training in gas, arc, fluxcore and MIG and TIG welding. Along with blueprint reading and welding symbols, you will also learn how to use a grinder, drill, plasma arc cutter, burning torch, arc welding machines and more.

Credits

High School Credit Junior Year
Welding Technology: 3.0, Technology: .5

High School Credit Senior Year
Welding Technology:  3.0

Certifications
Forklift Operator 5-Year License
D1.1 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 3G, 4G
D1.1 Gas Metal Arc Welding-P 3G, 4G
D1.1 Fluxcore Arc Welding-G 3G, 4G
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 3F Mild Steel
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 3F Aluminum
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 3F Stainless

Other Possible Certifications
American Society Mechanical Engineering 6G in 2-inch and 6-inch SMAW - GTAW
American Petroleum Institute 6G in 6-inch SMAW

Potential College Semester Hour Credit
*See your Polaris Counselor for more information on college credit agreements.

Program Resources
Course of Study/Syllabus
Junior Program Fee & Supply List
Equipment List
Senior Program Fee & Supply List
Sample Assignments
Uniform Ordering

Uniforms & Equipment Video:
https://www.loom.com/share/238e183462d34dbe9641ae35902455cd

Shop Tour & Curriculum Video:
https://www.loom.com/share/684ec8260967415b8470acfaf017a96a

Class/Shop Rules Video:
https://www.loom.com/share/b459525869454a6693ee8b6d5845359a

Safe Working Conditions Powerpoint:
Safe-Working-Conditions
 

Skills

  • Arc welding – steel, stainless steel, cast iron and aluminum
  • MIG welding
  • TIG welding
  • Gas welding
  • Fluxcore welding
  • Plasma arc cutting
  • Gas cutting
  • Air carbon arc cutting
  • Reading blueprints
  • Fabricating weldments


Equipment

  • Plate shears
  • Grinders
  • Burning machine
  • Arc air equipment
  • Drills
  • Layout tools
  • Heating torches
  • Burning torches
  • Plasma arc cutting torch


Career Options

  • Tack Welder
  • Production Welder
  • Welder/Fitter
  • Robotic Technician
  • Inspector
  • Welding Foreman
  • Welding Technician
  • Equipment Salesperson


Future Opportunities with Further Education

  • Welding Engineer
  • Welding Inspector
  • Robotics Technician
  • Welding Teacher
  • Welding Shop Manager
  • Owner of Welding Business
  • Equipment Salesperson
  • Fabrication Shop Owner


Teacher: Julio Martinez

Email:  jmartine@polaris.edu
Education/Certifications:  CWI/CWE Certified Welding Inspector/Certified Welding Educator; Polaris Career Center Certification, 2002; NDE Visual Inspection ASNT NDT Level 1 and 11; Lincoln Electric Plate and Sheet Metal Certified MIG, TIG, Stick, Pipe, Advance Pipe, Motor Sports and Robotics; Member of American Welding Society
At Polaris Since:  2016
Industry Experience:  Flexible Material Handling Welder, 3 years; Welder, Safety Technician and Welding Instructor, 13 years, Lincoln Electric
Interests/Hobbies:  Hanging out with family, fishing, hunting, basketball and welding 

 

Welding Technology 2020-2021 Advisory Members

Mr. Regis Holland, O.E. Meyer Company
Mr. Arnie Kuchenmeister, Nasa Glenn Research Center
Mr. Bill Miller, Lincoln Welding School
Mr. Jim Myers, Halvorsen Boiler Company
Mr. Mike Roach, O.E. Meyer Company
Ms. Kelly Suman, Lincoln Electric Company
Mr. Brian Sykes, EMH Crane
Mr. David White, The Pipe Line Development Company (PLIDCO)
7285 Old Oak Blvd., Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
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