Welding at 290
Members are encouraged to practice their welding skills in the Training Centers’ Weld Shops during “Open Weld Shop” times
About the Weld Shop
Tualatin Weld Shop -
Open Saturdays 8am to 2pm
Closures will be posted as an banner on www.290tech.edu
Dependent on day school schedules, the Tualatin Weld Shop may be available on weekdays. Contact the Weld Shop Coordinator to confirm availability.
Bill Hannan (971) 990-1336
Outlying Weld Shops -
Weld Shops in Salem, Springfield, and Eureka will occasionally run open weld hours. Scroll down to view and register for these times.
How are Continuing Education Hours credited for Open Shop Time?
Members can earn time towards their 24 hours for the Continuing Education Reimbursement Check during Open Weld Shop hours. To receive credit, members must use the sign in sheets to record their name, their start time, and end time. If the member does not sign in and out, they will not receive credit. A maximum of 16 hours of Open Weld Shop time (combined with other “Open” Labs and approved Outside Education classes) can be credited towards the 24 hours needed.
Welding Certifications
Members and Travelers will have a chance to earn UA Welding Certifications during the monthly Weld Test Events held at the Tualatin Training Center.
To participate in the Weld Test Events, you must register in advance using the links below.
2025 Test Events
Open Weld Shop Times
Salem - Open Weld Shop
Start Date: Saturday 4/19
Instructor: Adam Mask
Location: Salem Training Center
CE Hours: up to 4
Class Date(s) & Time: 4/19 8am-12pm
Tualatin - Open Weld Shop
Start Date: Thursday 4/24
Instructor: Bill Hannan
Location: Tualatin Training Center
CE Hours: up to 2.5
Class Date(s) & Time: 4/24 3:30pm-6pm
Eureka - Open Weld Shop
Start Date: Saturday 4/26
Instructor: Jeremy Ohlsen
Location: Eureka Training Center
CE Hours: up to 7
Class Date(s) & Time: 4/26 8am-3:30pm
Tualatin - Open Weld Shop
Start Date: Thursday 5/1
Instructor: Bill Hannan
Location: Tualatin Training Center
CE Hours: up to 2.5
Class Date(s) & Time: 5/1 3:30pm-6pm
Salem - Open Weld Shop
Start Date: Saturday 5/3
Instructor: Adam Mask
Location: Salem Training Center
CE Hours: up to 4
Class Date(s) & Time: 5/3 8am-12pm
Tualatin - Open Weld Shop
Start Date: Thursday 5/8
Instructor: Bill Hannan
Location: Tualatin Training Center
CE Hours: up to 2.5
Class Date(s) & Time: 5/8 3:30pm-6pm
Springfield - Open Weld Shop
Start Date: Saturday 5/10
Instructor: Dean Leach
Location: Springfield Training Center
CE Hours: up to 4
Class Date(s) & Time: 5/10 8am-12pm
Tualatin - Open Weld Shop
Start Date: Thursday 5/15
Instructor: Bill Hannan
Location: Tualatin Training Center
CE Hours: up to 2.5
Class Date(s) & Time: 5/15 3:30pm-6pm
Tualatin - Open Weld Shop
Start Date: Thursday 5/22
Instructor: Bill Hannan
Location: Tualatin Training Center
CE Hours: up to 2.5
Class Date(s) & Time: 5/22 3:30pm-6pm
Tualatin - Open Weld Shop
Start Date: Thursday 5/29
Instructor: Bill Hannan
Location: Tualatin Training Center
CE Hours: up to 2.5
Class Date(s) & Time: 5/29 3:30pm-6pm
Springfield - Open Weld Shop
Start Date: Saturday 6/21
Instructor: Dean Leach
Location: Springfield Training Center
CE Hours: up to 4
Class Date(s) & Time: 6/21 8am-12pm
Eureka - Open Weld Shop
Start Date: Saturday 6/28
Instructor: Jeremy Ohlsen
Location: Eureka Training Center
CE Hours: up to 7
Class Date(s) & Time: 6/28 8am-3:30pm
Springfield - Open Weld Shop
Start Date: Saturday 7/19
Instructor: Dean Leach
Location: Springfield Training Center
CE Hours: up to 4
Class Date(s) & Time: 7/19 8am-12pm
Springfield - Open Weld Shop
Start Date: Saturday 8/23
Instructor: Dean Leach
Location: Springfield Training Center
CE Hours: up to 4
Class Date(s) & Time: 8/23 8am-12pm
Springfield - Open Weld Shop
Start Date: Saturday 9/20
Instructor: Dean Leach
Location: Springfield Training Center
CE Hours: up to 4
Class Date(s) & Time: 9/20 8am-12pm
Springfield - Open Weld Shop
Start Date: Saturday 10/11
Instructor: Dean Leach
Location: Springfield Training Center
CE Hours: up to 4
Class Date(s) & Time: 10/11 8am-12pm