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CONTENTS Summer 2012A Postal Gallery of Welding Art by Andre Odermatt ........................................................................................... 3 SkillsUSA Competition Held at HIWT ................................................................................................................ 6Honors Graduates Choose Union Career..............................................................................................................7Schuette Metals: Developing Better Welders Unison Hobart Institute Training Materials ................................. 8Letters to the Editor ........................................................................................................................................... 11 New Faces at Hobart Institute ............................................................................................................................ 12Bidding Farewell ............................................................................................................................................... 12Welding in the West Indies ................................................................................................................................ 13In Memoriam: Kyle Moore and Benjamin Ford ................................................................................................ 14New England Scouts One of First in the Country to Earn Boy Scout Welding Badge...................................... 15Hobart Institute Helps Preserve 9/11 Artifact by Marty Baker .......................................................................... 17Ask the Recruiter: Selecting A Career Path by Ann Kutscher............................................................................ 19Steel Market Development Institute Addresses Vital Role of Steel in Future Automotive Applications .......... 20Settings for Shielded Metal Arc Welding Pipe Uphill by Elmer Swank, Jr. ...................................................... 22Hobart Institute Recognizes Excellence in 2012 ............................................................................................... 23Picture Yourself in the World of Welding .......................................................................................................... 24Enroll in Upcoming Courses at the Institute ...................................................................................................... 31

Front Cover: Steel beam artifact from the 911 World Trade Center mounted at the base of the Twin Towers sculpture, constructed by Hobart Institute. Story on page 17.

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The Hobart Institute of Welding Technology is a nonprofit institution dedicated to welding training and education excellence.The Institute educates and trains individuals in the use and application of welding technologies; develops and disseminates welding training

and educational material; and conducts certification research and qualifications for the welding industry.Based in North America, The Institute continues to enhance its reputation worldwide through affiliations with

leading international training organizations, assuring continued growth and self-sufficiency.The long-range mission of the Institute is to be the premier welding institute worldwide.

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SCHUETTE METALS: DEvELOPING BETTER WELDERS USING HOBART INSTITUTE TRAINING MATERIALS

Schuette Metals, a Wisconsin-based metal fabricator, selected training materials from Hobart Institute to help train the company’s welders. The reason? It is all about quality. Every one of the company’s 160 employees, including its 75 welders, focuses on improving skills and in turn, quality products. Hobart Institute’s curriculum materials will help Schuette’s current and future welders improve skills to the next level.

“We chose Hobart because their training materials emphasize fundamental principles of welding technology and practices,” said Tony Schmidt, Quality Manager and Certified Welding Inspector for Schuette Metals. “Hobart provides materials that are easy to understand and it allows us to tailor training to fit our needs.”

Some may ask, “Why do your own training when you can hire those already trained?” Simple. Welders aren’t always available.

“It is beneficial for industry clients to utilize the HIWT curriculum to develop proper training programs on-site to enhance their tools to attract new talent, provide training for new hires, and to invest in and retain existing employees,” says Scott Mazzulla, Director of Planning and Development for Hobart Institute.

Tony Schmidt explains, “We are always trying to find people who have the welding skills we need. There are new advances in manufacturing technology every day. It’s a challenge finding people with that level of welding skills.”

Schuette Metals started as a two-person job shop in 1973. In its 39 years, the company experienced tremendous growth caused by the same commitment to quality. That commitment to quality reached new levels with their ISO 9001:2008 registered designation. With 112,000 square feet of manufacturing capacity—all in a controlled environment—Schuette Metals can work on any project large or small, completing it quickly and efficiently.

One strength of Schuette Metals is its welding capabilities over a broad spectrum of metal thicknesses, including high-strength steel. The full-service fabrication shop has some of the industry’s latest technology ensuring precision parts and an efficient job flow. However, company officials believe it’s the intangibles Schuette offers that separate it from the competition. Intangibles like:

• An on-staff certified welding inspector to ensure welding quality

• A proactive engineering staff that offers improved design suggestions and provides support for the customer’s engineering staff

• Quick response time to answer questions, deliver quotes, provide project status and delivery updates

• Reducing lead time for customer by manufacturing parts to an agreed upon level of completion, then inventorying until needed

• Providing value-added services like powder and e-coating through Central Wisconsin Finishing, Schuette’s sister company adjacent to the facility

• Flexibility in packaging and delivery of products.

The company invested CAD/CAM/CIM software to make manufacturing more efficient by sending 2D and 3D designs directly to CNC equipment on the shop floor via an office-to-shop computer network. Its extensive use of CNC equipment improves speed and quality to ensure competitive pricing and lead times. (Continued on page 9)

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With all this, is it any wonder that Schuette Metals needs quality training like that offered by Hobart Institute?

“We are always looking for good welders who can work in a modern, fast-paced manufacturing setting,” said Dean Peterson, Schuette’s HR manager. “In fact, we need welders right now to fill various positions.”

While employment requirements can change on a daily basis, Schuette Metals is currently seeking welders at the time this article is being written.

• Repetitive welder: Someone to weld miscellaneous parts per customer specifications. This position requires proper job set-up skills, equipment knowledge, visual inspection skills, the ability to work with a variety of metals and the ability to read/understand basic blueprints. A positive attitude is also necessary for this fast-paced work environment.

• Layout/Welder for specialty fabrication: We are looking for someone with experience, knowledge and understanding of a large variety of metals. It is important for this person to be capable of weld requirements for large weldments and skilled in working with all facets of gas-metal arc welding. Strong math skills and a mechanical background along with a complete understanding of all types of prints, the capability of transferring information from the print to actual fabrication and assembly. Will be responsible for completing inspection reports required by our customers, providing timely and accurate job information for costing purposes.

Schuette is also looking for a person with robotic welding experience and all the abilities that accompany the position. Persons interested in these and other positions should go to the Schuette Metals website: www.schuettemetals.com for more information. Hobart Institute graduates are welcome to apply.

So what’s the typical wage for welders at Schuette Metals?

“We pay welders a very competitive wage. Entry-level welders start at approximately $15.00 per hour,” explained Peterson. “The bottom line is, if you’re willing to work, Schuette Metals will provide you with a great work environment and pay to match.”

Welding at Schuette Metals.

“We’re very encouraged about the future,” said Randy Ruder, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Schuette Metals. “We made it through this recession and managed to keep busy. As the economy continues to improve, our outlook remains extremely positive. We plan to grow.”

Future plans for Schuette Metals calls for continued growth and expansion of facilities.

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