Come join us in Tulare, CA! College of the Sequoias Building A will be hosting our Section’s Meeting on October 29th at 5:30 PM PST. Alisyn Palla is a talented metal artist and owner of Meraki Metal Works, based in Bakersfield, California. A former full-time litigation attorney, Alisyn discovered her passion for welding in 2012 and fell in love…
Come join us in Tulare, CA! College of the Sequoias Building A will be hosting our Section’s Meeting on August 27th at 5:30 PM PST. Randy Emery spent more than 30 years as a Welding Educator, is a retiree of the UA Plumbers and Pipe-fitters Union, long time member of the American Welding Society, and AWS District 22…
Come join us in Visalia, CA! Green Box Rentals will be hosting our Section’s Meeting on April 30th at 5:30 PM PST. Green Box Rentals invite us to tour their shop and learn more about the technologies they use to fulfill the needs of a wide variety of customers. Attendees will have the chance to witness the custom design…
Come join us in Madera, CA! Madera Community College / Room CAT-001 will be hosting our Section’s Event on March 27th at 5:30 PM PST. Josh Hatfield, Field Training Coordinator with PG&E Construction Welding, will be presenting on “Welding and pressure control in natural gas pipelines. Discover the secrets of welding and pressure control in…
January 2025 Section Meeting Alisyn Palla is a talented metal artist and owner of Meraki Metal Works, based in Bakersfield, California. A former full-time litigation attorney, Alisyn discovered her passion for welding in 2012 and fell in love with its creative potential in 2013. Her journey began with her first art piece, the “Mended Hearts”…
Come join us for a night of fun, food, and festivities at Tommy’s Restaurant! The American Welding Society Central Valley Section is hosting a holiday party to celebrate the season with our members and friends. This in-person event is a great opportunity to connect with fellow welding enthusiasts, share stories, and enjoy a delicious meal…
The PG&E Construction Welding team will present an overview of our natural gas system from pipeline to consumer and discuss the welding aspect of natural gas pipeline work. The team will also provide an overview of our apprentice welding program and discuss potential career opportunities and how to apply for those positions before providing a…
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…
The American Welding Society Central Valley Section is excited to announce an essay contest with a fantastic prize! Prize: A $1500 reimbursement for expenses related to attending FABTECH 2024 (Oct 15 -17) in Orlando, Florida! This may include airfare, accommodations, and ground transportation. Eligibility: • Must be a current American Welding Society Central Valley Section…
The PG&E Gas Operations NDE team will discuss techniques used in pipeline Construction and maintenance, and Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) techniques used in pipeline. The team will cover and demonstrate the NDE techniques uses on pipe such as Magnetic Particle Testing (MT). The team will also provide an overview of their apprentice welding program and discuss…