Basic Welding – Course Interest Form

Basic Welding Course – Interest Form

This interest form is for IAM District 751 and W24 members who would like to enroll in the Basic Welding Course offered by the Machinists Insititute. 

Please note: Submitting this form does not guarantee placement. Registrants will be enrolled on a first-come, first-served basis. If space becomes available, you will be contacted by the Machinists Institute directly.

Course Description

This hands-on training course introduces participants to the fundamentals of MIG welding used across manufacturing, aerospace, and industrial settings. Emphasis is placed on safety, equipment setup, and developing foundational welding techniques

Basic Skills Covered:

  • Welding Safety and Proper PPE

  • Equipment Setup and Shutdown Procedures

  • Intro to Weld Joints and Welding Positions

  • Basic Welding Techniques and Hand Skills

  • Metal Preparation and Cleaning using Hand Grinders, Bench Grinders, and Basic Hand Tools

  • Hands-on Practice and Instructor Feedback

For information about which greenlights this course enables, please consult an IAM/Boeing Joint Programs Career Advisor.

Schedule and Location
Courses are offered in morning, evening, and Saturday formats to accommodate various work shifts. Final class times will be confirmed based on interest and availability.

Location:

Tukwila Training Center

10838 E Marginal way S

Seattle, WA 98168


Everett Training Center

8729 Airport Rd

Everett, WA 98204


Duration: 8 hours per week for 3 weeks (Total: 24 hours)


Student Capacity: 12 participants


Course ID: BW001


Cost: $800 

Active and laid-off IAM 751 and W24 members at Boeing may apply to IAM/Boeing Joint Programs Education Assistance Program for off hour courses.  If accepted, you will receive a voucher to pay for the courses.  For more information and assistance reach out to an IAM/Boeing Joint Programs Career Advisor.

Class Schedule Options

  • AM Option:
    8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Schedule TBD)

  • PM Option:
    3:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Schedule TBD)

  • Saturday Option:
    8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Schedule TBD)

Participants who earn a passing score will receive a certificate of completion

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