Recap: October 2024 Section Meeting

Date of Event: 10/03/2024

Location: Sheet Metal Workers Association Local 104 5410 E Home Ave Unit B Fresno, CA 93727

Number of Attendees: 51

Presenter/Notable Guest(s): Eric Priest- Apprentice Director
Cody MacDougall

Event Summary: AWS Central Valley Section Meeting
Thursday October 3rd, 2024

Sheet Metal Workers Association

Local 104

5410 E Home Ave Unit B Fresno, CA 93727

Meeting Topic: Sheet Metal Workers Apprenticeship Program Shop Tour

Who Should Attend: Anyone interested in learning about sheet metal

fabrication and apprenticeship opportunities in the Sheet Metal Workers

International Association. Anyone interested in welding and hearing about current

job opportunities, Welding Inspectors, Welding Students, Educators,

Administrators, Working Industry Professionals, and Local Business Owners

are encouraged to attend. American Welding Society Membership is not

required to attend.

Event Agenda:

5:30pm 6:00pm Welcome / Networking

6:00pm 8:00pm Dinner & Presentation at no cost

Presenter:
Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 104 Training Facility Staff
will provide an overview of their industry and training program

including current opportunities to join this exciting field and

current use of technology such as laser welding before providing

attendees with tour of their facility. Join us as we take a deep

dive into this unique and exciting sector of our local welding and

fabrication industry!

Congratulations to our winner Antonio Alonzo for winning a brand new ESAB welding helmet from our raffle!
Cody MacDougall offers a hands-on demonstration of laser welding techniques.
Attendees are seen hearing more about the apprenticeship by the Sheet Metal Workers Association.