P O R T E R C O U N T Y
CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION
1005 NORTH FRANKLIN STREET, VALPARAISO, INDIANA 46383
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CALL DEB, KELLI, KATE,
OR JON IN THE CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION OFFICE 219-531-3170
Industrial Mechanics
if
you are interested in a welding or manufacturing career. You will spend
about twenty-five percent of your class time learning the three basic welding
processes, which include stick welding, wire welding and Tig welding. You
will also learn to operate the plasma arc machines. Industrial mechanics
install machinery, use precision measuring devices and operate complex
tools, in a variety of manufacturing businesses. The industrial mechanic
is the key problem solver in the workplace. The second year of this program
includes an exciting internship in an area manufacturing facility. Sign
up for this class because it will give you a “jumpstart” in your welding
or manufacturing career.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
| Valparaiso Area Apprenticeship Advisory Council - Portage | Indiana University Ball State University |
| Purdue University | Specific Millwright Training Programs |
Cooperative Educational Program with US Steel and Arcelor Mittal
WAGES
| H.S. and Career & Technical Education Graduate: | $11.50-$12.00/hr. | |
| Additional Technical Training: | $17.00-$22.00/hr. |
Grade 11,12 First Year 4-7 credits
Second Year 6-9 credits