Welding & Manufacturing
Master the fundamentals of metalwork
Learn MIG and TIG welding plus basic machine shop skills. Hands-on training on professional equipment with small class sizes and experienced instructors. Includes lathe and mill fundamentals.
Available Classes
Enroll in individual classes or take the full program
MIG Welding Fundamentals
Master MIG (GMAW) welding from safety to certification-ready skills. Learn to weld mild steel, stainless, and aluminum in all positions.
Sat/Sun 9 AM-2 PM
Topics Covered
- Safety & Equipment
- MIG Setup & Settings
- Flat & Horizontal Positions
- Vertical & Overhead
- Stainless & Aluminum MIG
TIG Welding Fundamentals
Precision welding with TIG (GTAW). Develop the fine motor skills and torch control needed for high-quality welds on thin materials and exotic metals.
Sat/Sun 9 AM-2 PM
Topics Covered
- TIG Setup & Torch Control
- Steel TIG Welding
- Aluminum TIG Welding
- Pipe Welding Basics
- Weld Quality & Inspection
Lathe Fundamentals
Introduction to manual lathe operation. Turning, facing, threading, and boring. Understand speeds, feeds, and tooling for precision cylindrical work.
Sat 9 AM-3 PM
Topics Covered
- Lathe Safety & Setup
- Turning & Facing
- Threading
- Boring & Drilling
- Speeds & Feeds
Mill Fundamentals
Learn manual milling machine operation. Face milling, slotting, drilling, and basic fixturing. Build precision flat and angular surfaces.
Sat 9 AM-3 PM
Topics Covered
- Mill Safety & Setup
- Face Milling
- End Milling & Slotting
- Drilling & Boring
- Fixturing & Clamping
Full Curriculum
Everything you'll learn across all classes in this program
MIG Welding Fundamentals
4 weeks- Safety & Equipment
- MIG Setup & Settings
- Flat & Horizontal Positions
- Vertical & Overhead
- Stainless & Aluminum MIG
TIG Welding Fundamentals
4 weeks- TIG Setup & Torch Control
- Steel TIG Welding
- Aluminum TIG Welding
- Pipe Welding Basics
- Weld Quality & Inspection
Lathe Fundamentals
2 weeks- Lathe Safety & Setup
- Turning & Facing
- Threading
- Boring & Drilling
- Speeds & Feeds
Mill Fundamentals
2 weeks- Mill Safety & Setup
- Face Milling
- End Milling & Slotting
- Drilling & Boring
- Fixturing & Clamping
Career Outcomes
What you'll be able to do after completing this program
- Weld confidently with MIG and TIG processes
- Operate manual lathe and milling machines
- Read and interpret welding symbols and blueprints
- Pass visual weld inspection criteria
- Understand metallurgy basics for common materials
Prerequisites
What you need before starting this program
- Must be 18+ for shop safety requirements
- No prior metalworking experience needed
- Steel-toed boots required (we provide PPE)
Ready to get started?
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