April 27, 2022 – Northern Westmoreland CTC; New Kensington, PA Grace Wilferd is an 11th grade welding student at Northern Westmoreland CTC in New Kensington, PA. Grace competed at SkillsUSA in the Job Demonstration A category giving a technical presentation with a guided bend tester on becoming a certified welder. She won Gold at the…
April 21, 2022 – Steam Fitters Local 449 Event & Training Center The AWS Pittsburgh Section held their Annual joint meeting with ASNT. The speaker was Marty Wenzig President/CEO of Industrial Testing Laboratory Services – retired. His presentation showed how when selecting a low radiographic kilovoltage (keV) can contribute to producing a radiographic indication that…
March 8, 2022 – Steam Fitters Local 449 Event & Training Center The AWS Pittsburgh Section held their 40th Annual Student Welding Awards ceremony hosted by Steam Fitters local 449. Master of Ceremonies was Roger Hilty District Director. Adam Kowatch of Industrial Testing Laboratory Services was presented with an Appreciation and Dedication plaque for providing…
December 3rd, 2021 – Steam Fitters Local 449 The AWS Pittsburgh Section held their 40th Annual Student Weld-Off competition on December 3, 2021. The Steam Fitters local 449 hosted the competition n their new training center. Over 30 students participated for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards. The competition included welding test plates in the…
Save the Date! Join Us forOur Annual Joint AWS/ASNT Meeting& Spark Update Thursday, April 21st – 6:00 PMHarmony, PA Join us on April 21st as the Pittsburgh Section American Society of Non-Destructive Testing will be hosting this annual joint venture with Pittsburgh Section American Welding Society. View the Spark Update Date & Time Thursday,…
Save the Date! Join Us for March Meeting: Student Weld Off Award Night Tuesday, March 8th6:00 PM Join us on March 8th where we will celebrate the accomplishments of welders of the future labor force. Certifications and awards will be distributed to the successful candidates of the Weld-Off. Mr. Broadbent will discuss the challenges and…