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.

Click Here for a list of UA Welder Test Packages.

2025 Test Events

Open Weld Shop Times

Salem - Open Weld Shop

Start Date: Saturday 4/5

Instructor: Adam Mask

Location: Salem Training Center

CE Hours: up to 4

Class Date(s) & Time: 4/5 8am-12pm


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


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


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


Eureka - Open Weld Shop

Start Date: Sat 6/28

Instructor: Jeremy Ohlsen

Location: Eureka Training Center

CE Hours: up to 7

Class Date(s) & Time: 6/28 8am-3:30pm