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WELDING CLASSES

The Program 

          Local 265 offers welding classes to apprentices and journeymen.  We cover Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), commonly referred to as stick welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), commonly referred to as mig welding, and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), referred to as tig welding.  Our facility has 20 welding booths, and is an American Welding Society Accredited Test Welding facility.

Apprentice Training 

          Our apprentices begin welding classes in their second year of training.  They receive 25 hours of classroom instruction and hands on welding, concentrating on stick welding.  Third year apprentices receive 25  hours of training, they cover stick and mig welding.  Fourth year apprentices also have 25 hours of training concentrating on mig welding.  By the fifth year, apprentices receive 30 hours of training, using tig welding and must achieve an AWS welding certification in a welding process. As a graduate, the apprentice should with confidence setup and safely operate welding machines for GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW.  The apprentice will also hold a certification in at least one process of welding.

The Instructor 

          The welding instructor is David St. Peter.  David has been a sheet metal worker since 1989, when he started his first year apprenticeship with Local 265.  During his apprenticeship, David was a contender in our Regional Apprentice Contest during his 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, and 4^th year.  He went on to the National Apprenticeship Contest during his 3^rd year of apprenticeship.

          David has been here at Local 265 as an instructor for more than 1 year now.  He teaches our 2^nd through 5^th year apprentices welding subjects that include SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW.  He also handles other subjects as well, including Sheet Metal Layout, Computer Layout, Drafting, and Sheet Metal Math.  David also coordinates our journeyman welding certification and training program that teaches our journeymen and certifies them in various welding disciplines. 

          David holds the titles of a Certified Welding Inspector, (CWI), Certified Welding Educator (CWE), and he is also test supervisor for welder certification testing.      

Journeyman Training 

           In September of 2000, welding classes began for Journeymen. Our first class was held for experienced welders who wanted their certification. Many in that first class reached their goal.   November 7^th, was the first night of our second class for Journeymen.  This class is concentrating on stick welding.  The next class which will be scheduled in February will concentrate on mig welding.  These classes are scheduled for ten weeks and are intended for our journeymen to continue their education, and better their skills.  If you are interested please call the education department to have your name put on the existing waiting list.  

The Instructor      

    John Daniel is our most recent addition to our full time instructor staff.  He has been with local 265 since 1991. As a fourth year apprentice, he competed in our NTF regional contest.  Since then, he has become a certified welder and carries a universal CFC certification.  John has furthered his education with a HVAC service course through Joliet Junior College. There he has recently completed their 3 dimensional AutoCAD 2000 program.

    John’s background includes: residential installation, small and large commercial projects and shop fabrication.  Over the past 3 years he has been the shop foreman for a large commercial shop.  Since September of 2000, he has been our night welding instructor.  Now he is teaching our apprentices in shop layout, drafting, math, welding and AutoCAD.  His versatility and ability will certainly complement our outstanding staff.

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