Welding Technology

Jerad has a Bachelor of Agriculture Education from Northwestern Oklahoma State University and a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Business from Northwestern Oklahoma State University. He is also a certified Welding Educator from the American Welding Society. When asked what he enjoys most about teaching at SCCC he replied “I like making a difference in people’s lives for the positive. When a student enrolls in college they are seeking a better opportunity for their future. I like playing a small role in the better opportunity that will make their lives better”. A fun fact about Jerad is he is a huge Oklahoma Sooners fan.

Tim has a Kansas Welders certification from NCKTC and is also certified in open root 3G downhill GMAW, open root 3g uphill 6010 SMAW, and LPT certification at HESS Services in Hays, KS. He has held a quality control position for 9 out of his 13 years of welding experience. He has also been a lead welder at MJE in Montezuma, KS, and was an API inspector for Palmer Tank in Garden City, KS.

He stated he is “honored to be teaching with SCCC and I am enjoying the opportunity to have the ability to impact the welders that will be joining our future workforce”. A fun fact about Tim is he is a father of 2 boys and enjoys grilling, hanging out with his family, having great conversations, and new opportunities to improve in any way shape or form.

During class time Tim’s students can expect to ” focus on proper techniques proven in the welding field to work time and time again. Safety will always be a main focus of our course. Along with preparing the students with real hands-on experience and reputation to instill good work practices.”