LEARN TO WELD with Jeff Mills - Aug 14th

Learn to Weld – MIG Welding (GMAW)

https://greybrucemakers.ca/event-6283574

Cost: $189 + HST
Date(s): Thursday, August 14th, 2025 — 5:30–8:30 PM
Workshop: Metal Shop (Weld Bay)
Maximum Participants: 4

Course Description

MIG Welding — also known as Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) — is one of the most versatile and beginner-friendly welding processes used in metal fabrication, construction, and manufacturing. In this three-hour hands-on workshop, you’ll learn welding fundamentals and gain practical experience making strong, clean welds.

Led by professional welder and educator Jeff Mills, this workshop is designed for total beginners or hobbyists looking to take the first step into metalworking. You’ll leave with the foundational skills needed to weld safely and confidently.

Key Learnings

• Understand MIG welding equipment, shielding gas, and wire feed systems

• Learn essential safety practices, PPE use, and fire prevention

• Practice tack welds, butt joints, and fillet welds on steel

• Control the welding arc, monitor weld quality, and troubleshoot common problems

• Learn to recognize a good weld vs. a flawed weld

✅ Prerequisites

None — this is a CORE introductory welding course. No prior experience required.

What to Wear

• Long-sleeved, non-synthetic (cotton) clothing

• Closed-toe leather or steel-toe shoes

• No jewelry or exposed skin

• Safety gear (helmet, gloves, jacket) is provided — feel free to bring your own

What to Bring

• Water bottle

• Notebook and pen (optional)

• All welding tools and materials are provided

‍ About Your Instructor

Jeff Mills is a certified welder/fabricator with nearly two decades of industry experience across residential, industrial, automotive, aerospace, and energy sectors. He’s taught welding and fabrication for Georgian College’s Red Seal Millwright Program and currently serves as an Academic Technologist with deep credentials, including:

• CWB Level 1 Welding Inspector

• TSSA certifications (6G position in SMAW & GTAW)

• CWB tickets in SMAW, GMAW, MCAW, FCAW

• Instructor in layout, blueprint reading, trade safety, and multiple welding processes

Jeff brings a positive, practical, and deeply knowledgeable approach to his teaching and looks forward to building skills and confidence with each new class.