Recap: Fabricator Olympics 2024

By Category: Uncategorized

Date of Event: 09/28/2024

Location: Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School

Number of Attendees: 100+

Presenter/Notable Guest(s): Jason Becker of Arc Junkies/Social Media

Event Summary: A unique competition for welders and fabricators to demonstrate their skills. The first round of events were timed utilizing various skills. The first round of events narrowed the competition from 35 competitors down to 5 competitors who competed in a welding and cutting project. The event ran from 8AM until 6:30PM. Companies such as Lincoln Electric and local gas supplier Wilson Products and several more, sponsored the event.

Section chairs and educators manned an AWS table to speak with guests about the benefits of AWS, help students sign up for membership and provide free literature, pens, stickers and other merchandise. From Left to Right Chris Martinelli (Middle Bucks Instructor), Landon York (Lackawanna Instructor), Brad Brandmeir (Lehigh Career & Tech Instructor), Josh Kosak (Upper Bucks Instructor), Kurtis Samson (Bethlehem Instructor) and James Haimovitz (Middle Bucks Instructor)
One of many welding rigs that showed up for the competition and welding rig show/contest. Many great looking rigs by independent welders were in attendance.
One of the contestants in the final round working against the clock and the speed of the other competitors to cut and fabricate his tube square.
The flyer from the competition, next year the competition will be held around the same time of the year and potentially at another local area technical school. More details to follow in the coming months!!!!