Welding students assist South Milwaukee High School robotics team
Photo by Leo Strong
Working on the second frame of the project is Devin Schroeder (L) and Adam Blaeske, both with the Welding program. Schroeder is TIG welding the frame while Blaeske is observing his technique.
MATC welding students had the opportunity to introduce some South Milwaukee students to the art of welding.
Brian Niggemann, mechanical engineer from Caterpillar, helped MATC students design portable pit tables for the South Milwaukee High School’s FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition (FRC) team, Rocket Robotics.
The Rocket Robotics will use the new pit tables to keep their components organized and safe during their next FRC competition.
Through the experience, MATC welding students will be able to gain valuable real-life experience, and also help expose high school students to a potential career in welding.
The welding student participants stand behind their first completed frame for the Robotics Club of South Milwaukee High School.
The pit tables were funded by grants obtained by The Mitchell Field Rotary Club.
MATC welding instructor Sue Silverstein said, “Welding is a great career choice for women and men.” MATC offers diploma and associate degree programs in welding. Typically, graduates find careers in robotics welding, quality assurance inspecting, welding technician, or in weld test conducting.
Derek Gross, Welding program student, practices his stick welding technique at the welding shop at the MATC Oak Creek campus.
The training students receive at MATC provides them a great foundation for even more specialized welding careers.
Connor LeDoux, current welding student, plans to graduate in May, and is going to specialize in underwater welding. LeDoux said, “Welding is just a good career to get into, pays good money, and it is fun to do.”
Checking the level of the frame for the South Milwaukee High School project is Devin Schroeder, of the MATC Welding program, at the welding shop on the Oak Creek campus.
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