The AWS Boston Section has the privilege of touring the National Grid New England Welding Training Center. This impressive facility encompasses 21,000 square feet, with more than 11,000 square feet dedicated to welding training and development. Approximately 7,000 square feet is devoted to supporting National Grid’s in-house Boston-area welders.
The primary welding processes utilized in the facility include:
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
- Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
Training and qualification work is performed in accordance with the following industry standards and codes:
- API 1104
- ASME B31 Series
- AWS D1.1
Many of us rely on the natural gas distribution system every day for home and industry heating, hot water, and other essential needs. This tour offers a unique opportunity to see firsthand how National Grid welders are trained and qualified to help ensure the safety and reliability of the infrastructure we depend on.
Following the tour, pizza and soft drinks will be provided. Please RSVP so we can prepare in advance for your attendance.
📆 Date: September 28, 2026
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM EST
📍 Location: National Grid New England Training Center, 48 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA 02184
➡️ RSVP: Email, Tom Ferri, taferri@comcast.net by Friday, September 25, 2026