Technical Meeting with the President of the American Welding Society
John Mendoza
Topic: “AWS Certification”
Highlighting the global impact that AWS certification programs have had on the industry during the last 35 years, including a brief history of the CWI program.
John Mendoza is a 36 year veteran of the welding industry. Upon graduating from the San Antonio Trade School with a certificate in welding technology in 1973, Mendoza began his career as a welder’s helper with CPS Energy, San Antonio’s gas and electric utility company. After completing a three year
apprenticeship, he attained journeyman welder status in 1979. In 1992, he earned his AWS Certified Welding Inspector credentials and served as a weld inspector during construction of a 550 megawatt coal fired plant. In 1994, Mendoza was promoted to Technical Trainer, responsible for the training and
performance of power plant workers. His proficiency in plant design was instrumental in the creation of the Skills Training Evaluation Program (STEP) used by CPS Energy for employee development. In 2005, Mendoza was elected to the Texas Skills USA Board of Directors.
Mendoza retired in 2010 after 36 years of service from CPS Energy. He currently works as a consultant for Lone Star Welding in San Antonio, Texas.
Wednesday, September 7th, 10:00 am—11:30 am (followed by lunch provided by GRCC Hospitality Program)
GRCC Leslie M Tassel M-TEC Building
622 Godfrey Ave SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Please RSVP to Kris Post at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 616-530-8641 by Friday, August 26th to give the GRCC staff a number for lunch.
