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Welding for tHe nonWelder attraCts MotHer

and daugHter

A mother and daughter from Michigan were selected by their
company to attend the Welding for the Nonwelder class in late
summer. Patricia Oubeck and her daughter, Alicia Shafer, are
both employees at Weld-Aid Products.

“I work in customer service and am interested in gaining
a better understanding of how the Weld-Aid anti-spatter
products are used in the field,” explained Patricia.

Alicia, who works in the purchasing department, agreed. “The
class has definitely provided me with a better understanding of
the welding processes.”

“When Tony Zaccagni of Weld-Aid suggested the course to
us, I had no idea what to expect,” said Alicia. “The class has
included more hands-on welding than I expected and has been
a fun experience.”
Alicia Shafer and Patricia Oubeck
“I have a greater respect for welding and the skill level that is
involved,” Patricia continued. “Our instructor, Elmer Swank,
makes welding look so easy and his welds are so perfect. It The next Welding for the Nonwelder class at Hobart Institute is
definitely is not as easy as it looks. My husband, who works scheduled for February 11 – 14, 2013 and will be offered five times
Celebrating 50 years of service to
for the county, does some welding and was a little jealous that throughout the year. For additional information about the course, visit
Industry providing Tooling, Machining
the Hobart Institute website at http://www.welding.org/p-159-welding-
and Special Systems.
we were able to take this class! He would appreciate taking for-the-non-welder.aspx.
classes at Hobart Institute.”
1040 S. Dorset, Troy Ohio 45373 Ph: 937-440-2500 Fax: 937-440-2551
Weld-Aid products that help prevent spatter build-up on nozzles and
“The entire staff at Hobart Institute has been very friendly,” tips have been serving the welding industry for over 50 years and are
available on the market through local distributors. Learn more about
commented Alicia. “We have enjoyed our week here.” their products at www.weldaid.com.
“Hobart Institute has done a
great job training numerous
Weld-Aid employees over
the years,” said Tony. “We
feel the hands on training
our employees receive
is important to further
differentiate Weld-Aid
Products as a welding
technology company and not
just a chemical company.”

“To my knowledge, this is
the first time we have had a
mother and daughter in the
same class,” said Elmer.
“They serve as a great
example of how this course Celebrating 50 years of service to Industry
can be useful to those who are providing Tooling, Machining and Special Systems.
not welders.”
1040 S. Dorset, Troy, Ohio 45373 Ph: 937-440-2500 Fax: 937-440-2551

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