WELDING TECHNOLOGY

Four Rivers 
           Career Center 

1978 Image Drive
Washington, MO 63090
Phone: 636-239-7777
Fax: 636-239-0791
Email: frcc@washington.k12.mo.u
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Welding Technology Program

The Welding Technology program is a two-year program that trains students in various types of welds in all positions, including plate and pipe. Blueprint reading, layout and fit-up are integral parts of the curriculum. The program provides a mix of classroom instruction along with hands-on lab work.

Students completing the two-year program earn advanced standing from East Central College. Adult students may enroll directly through East Central.

Students are taught personal development, work attitude and leadership skills as a part of the program and their membership in SkillsUSA, the national career and technical student organization.

Welding Technology Instructor

Chester Livell
Email: chester.livell@washington.k12.mo.us

Chester has been teaching at Four Rivers for 8 years. Prior to teaching, Chester worked at Nooter Boilermaker Corporation for 22 years.

Chester is certified in CWI and CWE.

Chester his wife, Jenna and daughter, Megan reside in the Villa Ridge area with their dog Sparkle.

Chester's interests include motorcycles, football, hockey, camping and golf.

Areas of Training

OXY Fuel Cutting
SMAW--Stick All Position Welding
GMAW--Mig All Position Welding
FCAW--Flux Cored Arc Welding
GTAW--Tig All Position Welding
PAC--Plasma Arc Cutting
SAW--Submerged Arc Welding
Metal Art Work

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SkillsUSA Information

 

East District Contests
February--Forest Park
February--Ranken
February--Four Rivers

State Contests
March 25-27--Linn State

National Contests
June 20 - 26--Kansas City