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

Sign up for the Industrial Mechanics course 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