AWS District 10 Members, Ready to grow as a leader and expand your professional network? Join AWS District 10 and Lincoln Electric for the District 10 Leadership Summit 2026, a unique leadership development experience designed to equip emerging leaders with the skills, insights, and connections needed to succeed in today’s industry. Why Attend?…
Join us for the 18th Annual AWS NWPA and Drake Well Golf Scramble on July 31, 2026 at Whispering Pines Golf Course in Meadville, PA! Only 30 teams available so register today! See attached flyer for details and sponsorship opportunities. 📅Date: Friday, July 31st, 2026 ⏰Time: 8:00 AM 📍Location: Whispering Pines, 15630 Middle Road, Meadville,…
📣 The AWS CWI Roundtable is coming to Erie! I’m excited to announce our next AWS CWI Roundtable, a professional, inspector‑to‑inspector session focused on Welding Procedure Qualification & Documentation, covering advanced best practices for WPS/PQRs. This is not a basic seminar. It’s a technical, code‑anchored, real‑world working session designed for CWIs, QC managers, welding engineers, educators, and anyone…
Join us for the 4th Annual AWS Weld Art Competition hosted by the NW Pennsylvania Section. This event brings together students, professionals, and metal artists to showcase creativity and welding skill through artistic metal fabrication. The event will feature live entries, a public showcase, and judging of welded art pieces. Attendees can meet featured artists…
The American Welding Society invites you to our 2026 Spring CWI Roundtable, a focused professional development session designed to strengthen inspection competency, expand technical understanding, and support continuing education for Certified Welding Inspectors. Date & Time: Saturday, March 21 from 9AM-12PM Location: UA Local 449 Steamfitters Training Center – 232 Wise Rd Harmony, PA 16037 (www.ua449.com) Featured Speaker:Richard…
The AWS Weld-Off is now scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026, and will be hosted at the Erie County Technical School. Registration will begin at 8:00 AM and the event will start at 9:00AM. Competition Divisions:- Student Welders- Professional Welders Prizes: – Students: Scholarships and welding gear – Professionals: Cash prizes and championship belt Additional Activities:- Virtual Welding Side…
Come join us in Erie, PA! DonJon Shipbuilding will be hosting our Section’s Meeting on October 8th at 6:00 PM. We’ll be touring DonJon’s shipyard and facilities. This is a unique opportunity to see large-scale fabrication and repair work. Note of Interest: The Presque Isle, originally built in Erie, is currently docked at the Port of Erie. The tug…
Come join us in Erie, PA! Erie Institute of Technology will be hosting our Section’s Meeting on September 17th at 6:30 PM. Join the AWS NWPA Section for a technical presentation by Nicholas McMillen, founder of Owetec Services, on the growing field of orbital welding. The presentation will cover fusion head and wire-feed orbital applications across sectors like aerospace,…
Come join us in Erie, PA! Stempka Designs and Metalhead USA will be hosting our Section’s Meeting on July 25th at 5:00 PM. Join NWPA AWS for a behind-the-scenes look at Stempka Designs with featured speaker Adam Stempka. With 25 years of welding and artistic experience, Adam blends craftsmanship and sculpture in his metalwork. This event offers a unique…
Come join us in Erie, PA! Erie County Community College will be hosting our Section’s event on April 12th at 5:30 PM EST. We’re excited to unveil the upcoming board member elections and extend a warm invitation to all members to make your mark. Cast your vote and become a key player in steering the future…