Fundamentals of GMAW (MIG welding) includes safe, proper use and set up of welding equipment, proper size and types of welding wire including solid wires and flux core wires, proper gas selection and ratios for welding on steel-light gauge and heavy steel plate and introduction to Pulse-Spray techniques. A 10-Hour OSHA online safety certification is required before classes begin. Welding instruction also requires online work outside of class. Course includes one certification test. Tools and safety equipment that are required within the first week of class: clear safety glasses, welding hood (automatic or standard lens), welding jacket or fire retardant welders long sleeve shirt, leather work boots, pants (preferably jeans or fire retardant pants (NO NYLON CLOTHING), full leather welding gloves, chipping hammer, two wire brushes (one large and one small tooth brush size), Welder MIG pliers, and one pair of vise grip pliers or channel lock pliers. Recommended that student bring extra clear protectives lenses for welding hood.

Certifications: 10-Hour OSHA General Industry Certification; 1” Plate Certification

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