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News/Welding Events/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
WELDING COMPETITION SATURDAY APRIL 9TH, 2022
PAST EVENTS
INTRODUCTION TO WELDING AT ORTEGA HIGH SCHOOL
On Friday November 1st, we spent a morning at Ortega High School in Lake Elsinore, doing presentations about welding careers and performing stick welding demonstrations.
On Friday November 1st, we spent a morning at Ortega High School in Lake Elsinore, doing presentations about welding careers and performing stick welding demonstrations.
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AWS LOS ANGELES/INLAND EMPIRE SECTION MEETING
DATE: WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 30TH, 2019 TIME: 5:30 PM - 8PM LOCATION: MAY TOOL INC, at 15145 Illinois Avenue, Paramount, CA 90723
GUEST SPEAKER(S): Jerry Dillon, Weiler Abrasives, and Tim Mcanaha, May Tool Inc.
Jerry gave a very informative presentation about Safety and proper use of grinding wheels and cut off wheels, followed by hands-on demos!
DATE: WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 30TH, 2019 TIME: 5:30 PM - 8PM LOCATION: MAY TOOL INC, at 15145 Illinois Avenue, Paramount, CA 90723
GUEST SPEAKER(S): Jerry Dillon, Weiler Abrasives, and Tim Mcanaha, May Tool Inc.
Jerry gave a very informative presentation about Safety and proper use of grinding wheels and cut off wheels, followed by hands-on demos!
WELDING DEMONSTRATIONS AT HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL CAREER FAIR
On October 24th, we performed welding demos at Heritage High School's Career Fair. California Welding Institute's former students Danny and Johnny lead the GTAW (TIG) and SMAW ( Stick) welding demos and let high school students (and parents) try it out!
On October 24th, we performed welding demos at Heritage High School's Career Fair. California Welding Institute's former students Danny and Johnny lead the GTAW (TIG) and SMAW ( Stick) welding demos and let high school students (and parents) try it out!
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ISO AEROSPACE WELDING COMMITTEE MEETING
California Welding Institute hosted the ISO Committee Meeting. We had a group of about 10 delegates from different countries, coming together to continue improving the International Standard for Welding and Brazing in Aerospace.
Our Founder and Lead Welding Instructor George Rolla was the United States Delegate for the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Welding and Brazing in Aerospace Committee. This Committee sets the International Standards for Welding and Brazing in Aerospace, and many countries contribute to writing the Standards.
George Rolla has been contributing to the AWS D17 Committee (Welding for Aerospace Applications) for a decade, and is now representing our country at the International Level.
The meeting took place at our facility in Lake Elsinore in mid October.
California Welding Institute hosted the ISO Committee Meeting. We had a group of about 10 delegates from different countries, coming together to continue improving the International Standard for Welding and Brazing in Aerospace.
Our Founder and Lead Welding Instructor George Rolla was the United States Delegate for the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Welding and Brazing in Aerospace Committee. This Committee sets the International Standards for Welding and Brazing in Aerospace, and many countries contribute to writing the Standards.
George Rolla has been contributing to the AWS D17 Committee (Welding for Aerospace Applications) for a decade, and is now representing our country at the International Level.
The meeting took place at our facility in Lake Elsinore in mid October.
AWS 40 HRS OFFICIAL CWI SEMINAR AND EXAM
California Welding Institute is proudly hosting once again the AWS 40 hrs CWI Seminar and Exam.
Seminar dates: Sunday July 28th to Friday August 2nd.
Exam date: Saturday August 3rd
To register visit https://www.aws.org/certification
California Welding Institute is proudly hosting once again the AWS 40 hrs CWI Seminar and Exam.
Seminar dates: Sunday July 28th to Friday August 2nd.
Exam date: Saturday August 3rd
To register visit https://www.aws.org/certification
AWS LOS ANGELES/INLAND EMPIRE SECTION MEETING
DATE: TUESDAY JUNE 18TH, 2019 TIME: 6 PM - 8PM
LOCATION: CRAFT HILL RESTAURANT, 128 N Grand Ave, West Covina, CA 91791
Come Enjoy a three-course dinner meal on us, meet the AWS Treasurer, get an insight and better understanding of AWS Finance functions, and learn about additive manufacturing ! We will also hold Section Officer Elections and an Auction to the upcoming AWS CWI Seminar in July.
GUEST SPEAKER: AWS TREASURER, CAREY CHEN
Carey Chen is the Treasurer of the American Welding Society, currently serving his second term. Mr. Chen is currently Executive Chairman and President of Cincinnati Incorporated, a manufacturer of large industrial machine tools.
Prior to joining Cincinnati Incorporated in January 2015, Mr. Chen served as Vice President of Hypertherm, Inc., a global provider of cutting products and solutions. During his eight year tenure at Hypertherm, Inc., he held various operating and corporate roles including Vice President & General Manager – Light Industrial Businesses, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Information Officer. Earlier in his career, he served as Vice President – Finance for Wiremold | Legrand (PARIS: LR.PA); Chief Financial Officer for Bayliner Marine Corporation, a division of the Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC); and held various financial planning and strategic development roles for AlliedSignal, Inc. (NYSE: ALD).
Mr. Chen also currently serves as an independent director of Chart Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: GTLS), as an independent director of Roberts Hawaii, and as an independent director of Digital Alloys, Inc. He holds several granted US utility patents. He earned a BS in Applied Mathematics from UCLA, and earned an MBA from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign.
AGENDA: 6-7 PM: DINNER AND SECTION OFFICER ELECTIONS
7-8 PM: GUEST SPEAKER CAREY CHEN - TOPICS: (1) The structure of AWS Finance and his role as AWS Treasurer, AND (2) Mr. Chen’s role in large scale additive manufacturing at Cincinnati Inc.
8 PM: CWI Seminar Auction Winner Announcement
Please RSVP so we can get a head count for food, but come no matter what!
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DATE: TUESDAY JUNE 18TH, 2019 TIME: 6 PM - 8PM
LOCATION: CRAFT HILL RESTAURANT, 128 N Grand Ave, West Covina, CA 91791
Come Enjoy a three-course dinner meal on us, meet the AWS Treasurer, get an insight and better understanding of AWS Finance functions, and learn about additive manufacturing ! We will also hold Section Officer Elections and an Auction to the upcoming AWS CWI Seminar in July.
GUEST SPEAKER: AWS TREASURER, CAREY CHEN
Carey Chen is the Treasurer of the American Welding Society, currently serving his second term. Mr. Chen is currently Executive Chairman and President of Cincinnati Incorporated, a manufacturer of large industrial machine tools.
Prior to joining Cincinnati Incorporated in January 2015, Mr. Chen served as Vice President of Hypertherm, Inc., a global provider of cutting products and solutions. During his eight year tenure at Hypertherm, Inc., he held various operating and corporate roles including Vice President & General Manager – Light Industrial Businesses, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Information Officer. Earlier in his career, he served as Vice President – Finance for Wiremold | Legrand (PARIS: LR.PA); Chief Financial Officer for Bayliner Marine Corporation, a division of the Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC); and held various financial planning and strategic development roles for AlliedSignal, Inc. (NYSE: ALD).
Mr. Chen also currently serves as an independent director of Chart Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: GTLS), as an independent director of Roberts Hawaii, and as an independent director of Digital Alloys, Inc. He holds several granted US utility patents. He earned a BS in Applied Mathematics from UCLA, and earned an MBA from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign.
AGENDA: 6-7 PM: DINNER AND SECTION OFFICER ELECTIONS
7-8 PM: GUEST SPEAKER CAREY CHEN - TOPICS: (1) The structure of AWS Finance and his role as AWS Treasurer, AND (2) Mr. Chen’s role in large scale additive manufacturing at Cincinnati Inc.
8 PM: CWI Seminar Auction Winner Announcement
Please RSVP so we can get a head count for food, but come no matter what!
email [email protected]
May 10th, Inland Empire Women in Manufacturing Annual Event
California Welding Institute was invited to participate in the Annual Inland Empire Women in Manufacturing Conference and Job Fair. The organization's goal is to get more women into manufacturing careers, which of course includes Welding!
California Welding Institute offers several welding courses and career bundles specifically designed to work in manufacturing, such as The Aerospace Welder, Automotive Welder and Food/Beverage Processing Industry Welder.
The Inland Empire's manufacturing sector continues to grow tremendously. Get your career started now!
Welding Courses.
California Welding Institute was invited to participate in the Annual Inland Empire Women in Manufacturing Conference and Job Fair. The organization's goal is to get more women into manufacturing careers, which of course includes Welding!
California Welding Institute offers several welding courses and career bundles specifically designed to work in manufacturing, such as The Aerospace Welder, Automotive Welder and Food/Beverage Processing Industry Welder.
The Inland Empire's manufacturing sector continues to grow tremendously. Get your career started now!
Welding Courses.
April 28th - No More Locked Doors - Fundraiser to improve lives through welding careers
On Sunday April 28th, California Welding Institute, in partnership with the AWS Los Angeles/Inland Empire Section, provided live welding demos, talkied about careers in welding, and raffliedoff a set of welding gear, including welding hood, gloves, bag, safety glasses, etc, at the fundraising event for No More Locked Doors.
No More Locked Doors is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping formerly incarcerated people to become professional welders and join the workforce. Welding is a life changing career, in high demand!
On Sunday April 28th, California Welding Institute, in partnership with the AWS Los Angeles/Inland Empire Section, provided live welding demos, talkied about careers in welding, and raffliedoff a set of welding gear, including welding hood, gloves, bag, safety glasses, etc, at the fundraising event for No More Locked Doors.
No More Locked Doors is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping formerly incarcerated people to become professional welders and join the workforce. Welding is a life changing career, in high demand!
NASCC - The Steel Conference - St. Louis, MO - Women Who Weld
On April 4th and 5th, 2019, AISC sponsored Women Who Weld's Introduction to MIG Welding Workshop fundraiser. The fundraiser was a great success, with women from the conference and from the greater St. Louis area participating each day, learning how to weld. Lincoln Electric supplied equipment, and donated welding gear and consumables for the workshop and for the organization.
On April 4th and 5th, 2019, AISC sponsored Women Who Weld's Introduction to MIG Welding Workshop fundraiser. The fundraiser was a great success, with women from the conference and from the greater St. Louis area participating each day, learning how to weld. Lincoln Electric supplied equipment, and donated welding gear and consumables for the workshop and for the organization.
NASCC - The Steel Conference - St. Louis, MO - Skilled Labor Shortage
On April 3rd, 2019, Mariana Ludmer, California Welding Institute's Operations Manager, Matt Miller, American Welding Society's CEO and Samantha Farr, Women Who Weld's CEO, participated in a presentation and panel discussion lead by Jennifer Traut-Todaro from AISC, about the shortage of welders in the trades. Matt talked about the shortage of skilled labor of about 400,000 unfulfilled jobs by 2024, while Mariana and Samantha talked about how they are helping to address the shortage through their innovative educational programs and community and industry involvement.
On April 3rd, 2019, Mariana Ludmer, California Welding Institute's Operations Manager, Matt Miller, American Welding Society's CEO and Samantha Farr, Women Who Weld's CEO, participated in a presentation and panel discussion lead by Jennifer Traut-Todaro from AISC, about the shortage of welders in the trades. Matt talked about the shortage of skilled labor of about 400,000 unfulfilled jobs by 2024, while Mariana and Samantha talked about how they are helping to address the shortage through their innovative educational programs and community and industry involvement.
AWS Los Angeles/Inland Empire Section Meeting - Columbia Steel Inc
On March 19th, 2019, the AWS Los Angeles/Inland Empire Section members toured Columbia Steel Inc's structural steel fabrication facility. Columbia Steel’s crew greeted our members with a delicious dinner, followed by a facility tour and a an educational presentation about the latest technology being used to increase productivity. In a few months, the company was able to double output. CSI is involved in many diverse projects ranging from schools and medical office buildings to retail establishments and community marketplaces. As leaders in the industry, CSI holds numerous industry certifications, including L.A City Approved Fabricator, AISC Certified Fabricator and AISC Certified Erector.
On behalf of our Section members, we sincerely thank CSI for hosting this meeting!
On March 19th, 2019, the AWS Los Angeles/Inland Empire Section members toured Columbia Steel Inc's structural steel fabrication facility. Columbia Steel’s crew greeted our members with a delicious dinner, followed by a facility tour and a an educational presentation about the latest technology being used to increase productivity. In a few months, the company was able to double output. CSI is involved in many diverse projects ranging from schools and medical office buildings to retail establishments and community marketplaces. As leaders in the industry, CSI holds numerous industry certifications, including L.A City Approved Fabricator, AISC Certified Fabricator and AISC Certified Erector.
On behalf of our Section members, we sincerely thank CSI for hosting this meeting!
AWS Los Angeles/Inland Empire Section Meeting - Women Who Weld
On Saturday February 2nd, 2019, the Los Angeles/Inland Empire Section hosted an " Intro to MIG Welding Workshop" at California Welding Institute led by Samantha Farr, founder of Women Who Weld. This half day workshop was designed to introduce women to welding.
Proceeds benefited Women Who Weld's subsidized welding training program for unemployed and underemployed women in Detroit, Michigan.
The workshop was made possible by donations from industry partners: California Welding Institute donated gas, steel and the use of the facility and their instructors helped during the workshop; Fronius donated the use of welding equipment and their representatives helped during the workshop, Westchester donated welding gear, Tillman Co. donated welding gloves, Airgas and Cameron Welding Supply donated wire.
The L.A/I.E Section sincerely thanks all industry partners for the contributions - this workshop would've not been possible without them.
On Saturday February 2nd, 2019, the Los Angeles/Inland Empire Section hosted an " Intro to MIG Welding Workshop" at California Welding Institute led by Samantha Farr, founder of Women Who Weld. This half day workshop was designed to introduce women to welding.
Proceeds benefited Women Who Weld's subsidized welding training program for unemployed and underemployed women in Detroit, Michigan.
The workshop was made possible by donations from industry partners: California Welding Institute donated gas, steel and the use of the facility and their instructors helped during the workshop; Fronius donated the use of welding equipment and their representatives helped during the workshop, Westchester donated welding gear, Tillman Co. donated welding gloves, Airgas and Cameron Welding Supply donated wire.
The L.A/I.E Section sincerely thanks all industry partners for the contributions - this workshop would've not been possible without them.
FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS WELDING PROGRAM
Since 2017, we provide welding certification services to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, and advice to continue to improve and support their welding program at Federal Island. The training they provide to inmates leads to a professional certification that will enable them to find jobs in welding, including joining trades unions that hire welders. In welding, being certified is critical not only to enter the workforce, but to obtain higher paying welding jobs. We thank Mike Rosalez, department lead, and his team at Terminal Island for continuing to fund this program every year, which is helping to provide industry with a qualified workforce every year, all over the country, and helping to improve many lives.
Since 2017, we provide welding certification services to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, and advice to continue to improve and support their welding program at Federal Island. The training they provide to inmates leads to a professional certification that will enable them to find jobs in welding, including joining trades unions that hire welders. In welding, being certified is critical not only to enter the workforce, but to obtain higher paying welding jobs. We thank Mike Rosalez, department lead, and his team at Terminal Island for continuing to fund this program every year, which is helping to provide industry with a qualified workforce every year, all over the country, and helping to improve many lives.
WELDING COMPETITION AND CAREER FAIR - Hosted by aws & fontana high school
National Institute of Steel Detailing 50th Annual Conference
Date: May 4th-5th 2018
Location: Embassy Suited Biltmore, Phoenix AZ
Conference Guest speakers:
1) Our Welding Instructors George Rolla & Mariana Ludmer were invited to speak. They will be presenting on common errors found in weld details and will be providing an overview of welding symbols and AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code - Steel.
2) Dave Schulz from Schulz Ironworks will be presenting on What detailers need to know about steel erection
3) Charlie Carter from the American Institute of Steel Construction will be presenting on developing trends and the future of steel construction
4) Greg Brawley from PDC Asia Pacific will be presenting on a new look at old issues.
The conference will end with the President's Banquet.
Date: May 4th-5th 2018
Location: Embassy Suited Biltmore, Phoenix AZ
Conference Guest speakers:
1) Our Welding Instructors George Rolla & Mariana Ludmer were invited to speak. They will be presenting on common errors found in weld details and will be providing an overview of welding symbols and AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code - Steel.
2) Dave Schulz from Schulz Ironworks will be presenting on What detailers need to know about steel erection
3) Charlie Carter from the American Institute of Steel Construction will be presenting on developing trends and the future of steel construction
4) Greg Brawley from PDC Asia Pacific will be presenting on a new look at old issues.
The conference will end with the President's Banquet.
AWS Los Angeles/Inland Empire Section Meeting - Women Who Weld
On Saturday March 10th, our Section hosted a Careers in Welding presentation coupled with an Intro to MIG Welding Workshop for women, led by Samantha Farr from Women Who Weld.
A few years ago, Samantha started the non-profit Women Who Weld in Michigan to help underemployed women to launch careers in welding. Through fundraising campaigns, she is able to offer free training to women who desperately need a career. Samantha works with local employers in Michigan to help her program graduates find work as welders in local manufacturing plants and shops. She is successfully changing many lives through hard work and dedication. Her endeavor takes her to many places around the country where she offers one day workshops to introduce women to welding. Through this fundraising campaign, she is exposing women to welding, encouraging them to explore career opportunities that normally women would not consider or even be aware of its existence.
Samantha’s efforts are aligned with the AWS’ efforts to bring more women into the field. As a women in welding, Section Chairman and Operations Manager at the California Welding Institute, I was thrilled to learn about Samantha’s efforts and offered our Section’s support.
Our industry partners, Temescal Canyon High School, Fronius, Action Gas & Welding Supply, California Welding Institute, Westchester and National Standard made it possible for this event to happen. Fronius provided the welding equipment, which included three MIG machines, one Stick and one TIG; Westchester provided welding gear and National Standard (a women owned corporation) the welding wire. Temescal Canyon HS and Action Gas & Welding Supply provided material and gloves.
In the morning, we opened the doors to the public, offering three rounds of presentations about careers in welding. In spite of rain, we had about 20 attendees, many of whom were young women. At noon, Samantha kicked off the workshop with a presentation about her organization and her welding career. Then, Fronius representative Jose Arellano showed us how to use state-of-the-art Fronius equipment, and Samantha led the workshop. Originally, the plan was to teach women how to weld using GMAW (MIG); however, Fronius graciously provided an arc welder and a TIG welder as well, so women had a chance to weld with all three processes, which made the event even more exciting.
Our Section’s Technical Representative, George Rolla, SCWI and expert welder of 43 years, provided support. He worked with Jose Arellano to set up the Fronius machines and get them dialed in for the workshop. George describes the Fronius equipment as truly out of the ordinary welding machines, surpassing every expectation a welder could have. The MIG welders are so versatile, with an absolutely incredible stable arc, performing like nothing that George has ever seen in the 43 years he’s been welding. Coupled with National Standard’s high end welding wire, the Fronius Transsteel MIG machines welded like a dream.
The Fronius TIG Welder was small in size but performed like a giant, even running on a battery pack that can be plugged in and charged during use when power is available. It produces a super smooth arc, with incredibly precise pulsing, not only producing an aesthetically good looking weld, but one that would produce high quality welds, surely to meet the acceptance criteria of any welding code, including Aerospace. Couple this welding machine with the latest TIG welding gloves from Westchester and you are set for success!
The portable Fronius arc welder that worked on 115V power was able to burn a hot E6010 1/8” electrode better than most larger inverters George has welded with. Welding with E7018 1/8” electrode at 130 Amps was absolutely no problem and all the women welders restlessly welded non stop with this machine, never exceeding its duty cycle. It just kept going and going. If any of these welding machines were a car, they would be a Lamborghini that can be purchased for the price of a Camaro.
George highly recommends individual welders and shops to venture into a new world, the world of Fronius welding equipment.Their electronics are far superior than their counterparts.
The women who attended the workshop ranged in ages and experience in welding. They all were thrilled to partake in this learning experience and contribute to Women Who Weld’s efforts to bring in more women into welding. The afternoon started as a serious venture and by the end they were all laughing and having fun, turning it into a great social event as well.
On Saturday March 10th, our Section hosted a Careers in Welding presentation coupled with an Intro to MIG Welding Workshop for women, led by Samantha Farr from Women Who Weld.
A few years ago, Samantha started the non-profit Women Who Weld in Michigan to help underemployed women to launch careers in welding. Through fundraising campaigns, she is able to offer free training to women who desperately need a career. Samantha works with local employers in Michigan to help her program graduates find work as welders in local manufacturing plants and shops. She is successfully changing many lives through hard work and dedication. Her endeavor takes her to many places around the country where she offers one day workshops to introduce women to welding. Through this fundraising campaign, she is exposing women to welding, encouraging them to explore career opportunities that normally women would not consider or even be aware of its existence.
Samantha’s efforts are aligned with the AWS’ efforts to bring more women into the field. As a women in welding, Section Chairman and Operations Manager at the California Welding Institute, I was thrilled to learn about Samantha’s efforts and offered our Section’s support.
Our industry partners, Temescal Canyon High School, Fronius, Action Gas & Welding Supply, California Welding Institute, Westchester and National Standard made it possible for this event to happen. Fronius provided the welding equipment, which included three MIG machines, one Stick and one TIG; Westchester provided welding gear and National Standard (a women owned corporation) the welding wire. Temescal Canyon HS and Action Gas & Welding Supply provided material and gloves.
In the morning, we opened the doors to the public, offering three rounds of presentations about careers in welding. In spite of rain, we had about 20 attendees, many of whom were young women. At noon, Samantha kicked off the workshop with a presentation about her organization and her welding career. Then, Fronius representative Jose Arellano showed us how to use state-of-the-art Fronius equipment, and Samantha led the workshop. Originally, the plan was to teach women how to weld using GMAW (MIG); however, Fronius graciously provided an arc welder and a TIG welder as well, so women had a chance to weld with all three processes, which made the event even more exciting.
Our Section’s Technical Representative, George Rolla, SCWI and expert welder of 43 years, provided support. He worked with Jose Arellano to set up the Fronius machines and get them dialed in for the workshop. George describes the Fronius equipment as truly out of the ordinary welding machines, surpassing every expectation a welder could have. The MIG welders are so versatile, with an absolutely incredible stable arc, performing like nothing that George has ever seen in the 43 years he’s been welding. Coupled with National Standard’s high end welding wire, the Fronius Transsteel MIG machines welded like a dream.
The Fronius TIG Welder was small in size but performed like a giant, even running on a battery pack that can be plugged in and charged during use when power is available. It produces a super smooth arc, with incredibly precise pulsing, not only producing an aesthetically good looking weld, but one that would produce high quality welds, surely to meet the acceptance criteria of any welding code, including Aerospace. Couple this welding machine with the latest TIG welding gloves from Westchester and you are set for success!
The portable Fronius arc welder that worked on 115V power was able to burn a hot E6010 1/8” electrode better than most larger inverters George has welded with. Welding with E7018 1/8” electrode at 130 Amps was absolutely no problem and all the women welders restlessly welded non stop with this machine, never exceeding its duty cycle. It just kept going and going. If any of these welding machines were a car, they would be a Lamborghini that can be purchased for the price of a Camaro.
George highly recommends individual welders and shops to venture into a new world, the world of Fronius welding equipment.Their electronics are far superior than their counterparts.
The women who attended the workshop ranged in ages and experience in welding. They all were thrilled to partake in this learning experience and contribute to Women Who Weld’s efforts to bring in more women into welding. The afternoon started as a serious venture and by the end they were all laughing and having fun, turning it into a great social event as well.